Estate Host (Full-Time)

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery•Paso Robles, CA

7d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star - making it the only winery restaurant in the county to retain both awards for three years in a row. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality. Our Estate team is seeking a Tasting Room Host/Hostess ! If you have excellent people skills, a passion for the wine industry, and weekend availability, this could be a great opportunity for you. This full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys providing exceptional customer service while working alongside a supportive and dynamic team. As a Host/Hostess, you will be responsible for clearing and resetting tables and bars in a professional, efficient, and timely manner as guests leave. You will help maintain the appearance of the Tasting Room and surrounding areas and support the Tasting Room staff with tasks such as clearing tables, polishing glassware, and restocking wine and merchandise. This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate weekends, holidays, and evenings. The role is part of the tip pool and is based at our JUSTIN Estate, 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles.

Requirements

Previous experience in a winery or restaurant setting preferred
Strong interest in customer service and continuously going above and beyond to ensure each guest leaves with the best experience
Availability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and holidays as needed
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math calculations
Strong problem-solving skills involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a winery or restaurant setting preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Meets, greets, and escorts Tasting Room guests and provides an excellent customer experience to uphold Forbes 5-star services/standards
Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, and respond with appropriate actions and information
Maintain the appearance of the Tasting Room and surrounding areas by clearing tables, wiping down patio furniture, polishing glassware, washing dishes/glassware and replenishing wine and merchandise
Ensure trash receptacles are emptied as needed and are sorted and placed in designated areas
Assemble cheese plates for customers
Participate in and ensure compliance with all opening and closing duties as determined and published by the Tasting Room Manager
Assist in special events setup, breakdown, and clean-up and packing wine orders
Keep up to date on new JUSTIN releases, as well as viticulture and winemaking techniques
Follow all company safety procedures and company policies

Benefits

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.
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.

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