JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery · 6 hours ago
Restaurant Host
Paso Robles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $18.50/hrJUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. They are hiring a Restaurant Host to provide world-class customer service, greet guests, and ensure a seamless dining experience.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
The Host is responsible for preparing all guest-facing spaces to meet cleanliness and ambiance standards, executing detailed service setup—including floral bouquets, linens, and guest amenities—organizing takeaway items and seasonal displays, greeting and seating guests with warmth and professionalism, relaying key guest information to Captains, assisting with mignardises and coffee service, guiding guests out with takeaway gifts, and maintaining the pristine condition of the concierge, showroom, and lobby while supporting team flow between seatings
Assist with dining room setup prior to service, including but not limited to: linens, glassware, silverware, and tabletop details, fans/heaters and other equipment
Floral/table bouquets, guest amenities
Host Station set up/breakdown including but not limited to: station, Ipad, welcome beverages, coat check, take-away bags
Maintain supply/inventory of take-a-ways and prepare/restock as needed
Maintain Cleanliness of interior/exterior of Guest areas throughout service and pre-service
Support water service and refill beverages promptly and discreetly
Offer Guests Mignardese/post dessert (abiding and awknoledging dietaries when appropriate)
Supporting Coffee service
Deliver and clear food courses in coordination with the Captain and kitchen within FORBES 5 star service
Support in accurately marking tables with appropriate flatware and glassware prior to each course
Maintain clean and organized service stations and sidework areas throughout the shift
Support as needed the Reset and flip tables post-departure with attention to detail and speed
Support Captains with guest needs and respond quickly to requests during service
Break down and close dining room post-service, including but not limited to polishing, organizing, and restocking service tools, fans/heaters
Must be in approved clean and will maintained uniform, natural and clean appearance and cleanliness about their person
Qualification
Required
Previous experience in a restaurant setting
Must be comfortable working with digital reservation systems and managing time and tasks in a fast-paced, service-driven setting
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work full-time (30-35 hours per week) and late nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and attention to detail are essential
Valid Food Handler's Card
Clear and calm verbal communication
Solution-oriented, skilled at proactively identifying service challenges and supporting servers to ensure flawless fine dining experiences
Ability to work quickly in a high-paced, physically and mentally demanding environment
High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred
Previous experience in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment is strongly preferred; familiarity with guest service standards such as Forbes or Michelin is a plus
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
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.
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.
Company
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is a wine and spirits company that provides wine tasting, winery, and hospitality services.
Founded in 1981
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
2025-08-13
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