JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that the Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to have received both a 2022 MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star and most recently, a Five-Stars from Forbes 2023 Travel Guide. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience and world-class excellence in hospitality.
We are seeking a hardworking, dedicated and friendly Farmstead Assistant (Full Time) who will be responsible for supporting the Chef Garden and Hospitality Division with maintaining appearance of the garden, routine cleaning of hotel premises and working areas, and other preventative maintenance duties. This person will work across the Chef Garden and private or public events as time allows. The team is willing to train the right person.
The garden assistant will be critical in supporting ongoing projects, tracking progress and report statuses on various assignments and other completing other necessary and scheduled duties. The garden assistant will assist with routine or semi-skilled maintenance, landscaping & logistics activities, as needed and directed by the Manager.
This position will work Wednesday through Sunday (6:30 am to 3:00 pm.) Hours may vary as needed.
Job Description
- Maintains garden appearance, including pruning, drip irrigation and planting routinely/seasonally
- Walks garden at beginning, throughout the day and end of day to check for weeds, litter, tripping hazards, and other items as assigned by management
- Assists in daily harvesting needs, as well as seasonal fruit harvesting (non-wine grape related)
- Removes trash from garden and property and arranges furniture and equipment as needed
- Assists with maintaining public areas and items, such as Concierge Patio furnishings, Hammock Courtyard, Tasting Room Patio, and maintaining exterior fans or filling heater propane tanks
- Helps maintain proper storage areas and improve functionality
- Follows all company policies and works in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintains service logs and status reports for repair requests or ongoing projects
- Submits work orders for maintenance team on behalf of hospitality as needed
- Assist in set up, tear down and provide support during select events if needed
- Assist with projects, including improvements to public area setup or new hospitality services or spaces
Qualifications
- Know how to install and maintain irrigation system
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Heavy lifting will be required
- Must possess a valid license with an acceptable driving record
- Fruit tree pruning and harvesting practices a plus
- Tractor and mechanical skills a plus
- Advanced sanitary training, and knowledge or cleaning practices – including to the level of food handling specifications
- Must have some basic understanding of facility maintenance / gardening
- Must be self-motived and have Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Positive attitude / willingness to “go with the flow”
- Ability to work both independently and on teams
- Possession of excellent communication skills
- Possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities and have a strong work ethic
- Attention to details and good problem-solving skill
- Food Handlers Card, such as Serve Safe Certification, or be willing to obtain upon employment if necessary
Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional information
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
- Opportunities for development and internal mobility
- Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
- Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
- 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 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 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.