Job Description

A Chef de Partie (CDP) is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section. Because of this, a successful CDP Sauté must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A CDP must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the sous chef and head chef. A successful candidate will have experience in fine dining scratch kitchens such as Michelin or Forbes.

• The Chef de Partie (Sauté) primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in their respective section of the dinner kitchen operation/menu including proteins, sauces, vegetables
• Will focus on hot appetizers, entrees and other hot dishes
• Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before service and maintaining the highest quality food preparation standards
• Prepare, cook and present culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and troubleshooting any problems that may arise
• Supports on prep and execution of any all culinary-related activities as they arise within our out-of-daily job norm
• Works with Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef to maintain standards and create new dishes
• Assists the Kitchen and Restaurant teams in preparing and executing any events
• Picks garnish as needed from the JUSTIN garden and communicates product needs

Qualifications

• 2+ years fine dining culinary experience
• Michelin star and/or Forbes 5 star preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and passionate about food and wine
• Culinary Degree recommended
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes
• Comfortable dealing with guests and purveyors on a daily basis
• Must thrive in a fast paced working environment
• Have a calm and approachable demeanor
• Superb time management and organizational skills

Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour. Final compensation is dependent upon skills and experience.

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, 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: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society, quality education, medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• 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 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 an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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