The Wonderful Company
Jr. Sous Chef (Lunch)
The Wonderful Company, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Company Description
Are you passionate about the culinary arts and open to a move to the beautiful Central Coast wine country?
Join our acclaimed 3x MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star award-winning culinary team at The Restaurant at JUSTIN! Our renowned restaurant, nestled in Paso Robles, California-midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco-offers the perfect blend of hospitality and culinary excellence. While this opportunity does not include relocation assistance, it's ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in a thriving food and wine culture. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Jr. Sous Chef (Lunch Service)! This chefis responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section/ department focus. Because of this, a successful Jr. Sous Chef must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.
The work schedule is Thursday - Monday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). This position is based at our Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Job Description
A Jr. Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef. A successful Jr. Sous Chef is accepting of constructive criticisms and has a desire to grow one's culinary and professional skill set and that of their team.
Additional Information
Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant-making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.
The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Are you passionate about the culinary arts and open to a move to the beautiful Central Coast wine country?
Join our acclaimed 3x MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star award-winning culinary team at The Restaurant at JUSTIN! Our renowned restaurant, nestled in Paso Robles, California-midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco-offers the perfect blend of hospitality and culinary excellence. While this opportunity does not include relocation assistance, it's ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in a thriving food and wine culture. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Jr. Sous Chef (Lunch Service)! This chefis responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section/ department focus. Because of this, a successful Jr. Sous Chef must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.
The work schedule is Thursday - Monday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). This position is based at our Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Job Description
A Jr. Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef. A successful Jr. Sous Chef is accepting of constructive criticisms and has a desire to grow one's culinary and professional skill set and that of their team.
- Oversee the preparation and cooking of food at The Restaurant at JUSTIN
- Work in all stations for lunch service, manage daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before service and maintain the highest quality food preparation standards
- Prepare, cook, and present culinary dishes; enforce strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and troubleshoot any problems that may arise
- Communicate with The Farmstead with regards to needed products
- Support teammates in managing their time, prep, and mentoring the quality and efficiency of work
- Support the ordering and inventory control and ensuring that needed ingredients are ordered
- Train lower-level staff in their department and holding them accountable
- Maintain organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas
- Work with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create seasonal-appropriate dishes
- Support the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events and Lunch
- 2+ Years Fine Dining Culinary Experience
- Culinary Degree Prefered
- Serv-Safe Certified
- Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes.
- Comfortable in Dealing with Guest and Purveyors daily
- Exceptional attention to detail, and passion about food
- Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment
- Have a calm and approachable demeanor
- Superb time management and organizational skills
Additional Information
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
- Opportunity for development and internal mobility
- Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
- Training in continuous improvement and project management
- Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
- Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos
Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant-making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.
The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
#LI-ML1
EEO is the law - click here for more information
Videos To Watch
https://youtu.be/6ml5jpl4NEo
https://vimeo.com/845126616