Restaurant Host

Company Description

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 accomodations 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.

We are hiring a Restaurant Host (Full-Time) to join our team at JUSTIN! This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about delivering world-class customer service and seeking to advance their career at a highly esteemed institution. The Restaurant Host will support the front and back of the house, greet guests politely and professionally, and escort them to their appropriate table. 

The Host is the first and last point of contact for every guest at The Restaurant at JUSTIN, playing a critical role in shaping the guest experience. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, time management, and a polished, gracious demeanor. The Host is responsible for welcoming and seating guests, curating a seamless arrival and departure, maintaining the presentation of all guest-facing areas, and supporting the flow of service before, during, and after seatings.

This position is based at our JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. The work schedule is Thursday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM or closing). This position requires weekend availability and the ability to work late nights.

Job Description

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)
• Supportin 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant setting
• 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
• 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