Junior Sous Chef (The Restaurant at JUSTIN) - Paso Robles

Junior Sous Chef (The Restaurant at JUSTIN) - Paso Robles

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is more than a beautiful place to drink exceptional wine. It's a unique viticultural microclimate. It's a one-MICHELIN-starred restaurant. It's a Forbes 5-Star and Five Diamonds by AAA hospitality experience. It's world-class accommodations at the JUST INN. It's tasting rooms at the vineyard and in downtown Paso Robles. And it's the perfect place to take your hospitality career to new heights.

Looking to grow your culinary career at an award-winning restaurant on California's beautiful Central Coast? The Restaurant at JUSTIN offers a seasonally driven tasting menu experience, featuring ingredients sourced from our 26-acre farmstead and local purveyors. With dinner service four nights a week (ThursdaySunday), our culinary program highlights the flavors of the Central Coast, creating a memorable, world-class guest experience.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Junior Sous Chef to support dinner service and contribute to the training and development of our kitchen team. In this role, you will partner closely with the Chef de Cuisine to support day-to-day culinary operations, including service execution and special events. This position requires a strong on-the-floor presence, working directly alongside the team to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in every dish, in alignment with Michelin- and Forbes-level standards.

This full-time position is based at the JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA. This position requires weekend availability and the ability to work late nights.

Job Description

• Maintain and execute exceptional food quality and consistency in alignment with Executive Chef standards, Forbes guidelines, and Michelin-level expectations
• Oversee daily prep, station setup, and service execution, ensuring readiness and adherence to the highest culinary standards
• Lead and support kitchen operations by working across all stations, ensuring smooth, efficient service during dinner and events
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff, fostering accountability, development, and high performance
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop seasonal menus, contribute creative ideas, and support special events and programming
• Supports the Chef de Cuisine and Dishwashing team to maintain strict health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring proper use of equipment and a clean, organized kitchen environment
• Support inventory management, ordering, and cost control, ensuring proper storage, minimal waste, and operational efficiency
• Partner with the Farmstead team to source and utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of walk-ins, dry storage, and all kitchen areas
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to maintain a cohesive guest experience
• Support operations across the Estate including lunch, dinner, events, and production as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fine dining culinary experience in an upscale, fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a MICHELIN-rated, James Beard-recognized or Forbes-rated establishment preferred
• Proven experience training and mentoring kitchen staff
• ServSafe certified (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Proficiency in menu development, cost control, and inventory management
• Culinary degree preferred
• Exposure to wine-focused culinary programs preferred
• A genuine passion for culinary excellence and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining composure, attention to detail, and emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational skills with a solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities

Pay Range: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Relocation assistance may be provided for exceptional candidates.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
• 24/7 online physician consultations
• virtual mental health resources
• life coaching
• engaging employee community groups
• cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
• library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California's Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE's "100 Companies That Care" list and was named one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

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 Restaurantmaking 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

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