Chef de Cuisine (Lunch) – JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment

Chef de Cuisine (Lunch) for JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Acclaimed Michelin and Forbes Five-Star Dining in the Heart of Central Coast Wine Country

The award winning Restaurant at JUSTIN, helmed by Chef Rachel Haggstrom, features a hyper-seasonal tasting experience reflective of the produce sourced from the property's 26-acre farmstead as well as local ranchers and farmers. The Michelin Starred and Forbes 5 starred tasting menu is available four nights per week, alongside a farm-to-table lunch five days a week, ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable experience that embodies the Central Coast. Staunchly committed to sustainability, the restaurant holds a Michelin Green Star, the only winery in the nation to have earned both distinctions.

JUSTIN is bringing on a Chef de Cuisine to lead daytime culinary programming: lunch service at the Estate, plus a few hours a week supporting the downtown tasting room and an intimate breakfast service. The à la carte lunch menu highlights the local bounty with a focus on wine pairing, with access to a world class team and ingredients, and the opportunity to work closely with the farmstead and senior leadership. The kitchen is fully staffed and in a great place, with real runway for a chef who brings fresh ideas and eagerness. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys scratch cooking, seasonal adjustments, and leading a tight-knit team in one of California’s most exciting food and wine destinations.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, organized, hands-on chef who is genuinely excited about this role and looking to put down roots. Experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous or Chef de Cuisine in a multi-meal operation, such as a luxury hotel or resort, is highly desirable. Forbes or Michelin Key experience is preferred, though a Michelin-starred culinary background is not required. Comfort with corporate guidelines and compliance is a plus!

Compensation includes base salary in the $90-110k range, bonus, plus ample PTO, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k with matching, and relocation assistance.

 

Please do not reach out to JUSTIN Winery or Restaurant directly. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS), a Southern California based Hospitality Recruitment and Placement firm, has established relationships with and represents the most acclaimed independent fine dining restaurants in the U.S., celebrity chef restaurant groups, casual restaurant companies, luxury hotels, country clubs and distinguished private chef clients. www.restaurant-solutions.com