Kitchen Assistant

Big Basin Vineyards

Kitchen Assistant/Tasting Room Associate

This position includes working Front of House and Back of House gaining knowledge of and executing the primary functions of the Tasting Room.

General Responsibilities Kitchen Assistant:

• Open kitchen following established procedures
• Maintain a clean & safe work space
• Assemble and plate food orders
• As needed deliver orders to customers and clear used plates glassware and utensils from tables
• As needed assist front of house staff taking food orders, pouring wine, bussing tables
• Wash all dishware & food prep tools and store in designated space; sanitize work space throughout the day.
• Assist with polishing wine glasses throughout shift when time permits
• Inform staff of any out of stock items on the menu
• Keep track of daily food inventory and notify Culinary Program Lead when items are running low
• Standing for long periods of time
• able to lift 50 lbs

General Responsibilites Tasting Room Associate:

• Have an interest in learning about wines and be comfortable interacting with customers
• Attention to detail, presentation, cleanliness and accuracy and eagerness to train and learn about the craft of winemaking and how to educate customers in a tasting room setting.
• Feel a strong connection between environmental vineyard care and quality of wine
• Enjoy educating about the craft of winemaking and viticultural practices
• Prioritize customer service, soft socialized selling, and education as a foundation to their business practice
• Eager to continue learning about the industry by participating in the on-going education opportunities we host for our staff
• Create a positive first impression for every guest that enters our tasting room
• Perform opening and closing procedures including, but not limited to, setting up patio furniture, ensuring cleanliness of the tasting room and surrounding facilities at all times, restocking wines and accessories, cleaning and polishing glasses, tracking sales and bottles opened, tasting wines to identify potential flaws
• Accurately enter orders in POS software
• Must be 21 year of age
• Standing for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Experience / Requirements:

• A strong interest in food, food preparation and pride in your work
• CA Food Handlers License - may be obtained post hiring
• Complete Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training (available on line)
• Highly organized; detail oriented; desire to learn; comfortably adapt to changing situations
• Work well in a team environment; take on a variety of tasks outside of kitchen responsibilities as needed
• Be punctual. Show up on time for shift ready to work.

Notes:

• Schedule will require weekends and weekdays.
• Must have reliable transportation options.
• Benefits include Employee Discount; Tips
• Covid Notice - We are currently requiring proof of vaccination status for all employees

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About BBV:

Big Basin Vineyards is a family production, artisanal winery, where making wines of exceptional quality goes hand in hand with the dedication and symbiotic relationship we have with the vineyard. We farm organically, pick by hand, only rely on native yeast found in the vineyards – no commercialized products, ferment whole cluster, avoid fining and filtration, and use minimal sulfur solely at bottling. By handcrafting our wines in a natural fashion, we feel we can best capture the beautifully intricate character of the ocean-influenced, mountain vineyards of the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains. Founder and owner, Bradley Brown, along with Winemaker, Blake Yarger, have evolved Big Basin’s wines to evoke the energy, intensity and dimension that speak clearly of their mountain origins.

Our ethos, passion and quality are well recognized across the wine community - selected by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the Top 100 Wineries in World in 2018 and 2021, awarded the Slow Wine’s title in the 2021 guide, and by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the 52 Must Visit wineries in N. California in 2018. Each year our wines continue to receive accolades from top critics commonly scoring 92 points and above, as well as the candid praise we receive from guests about our family-oriented team, alignment to the Santa Cruz Mountain culture, and the exquisite personalities each of our wines embody.

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Job Type: Part Time upt to 20 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible - some Saturdays & Sundays and weekday evening shifts
Pay: $20/hour starting wage
Benefits: Employee Discount; Tips

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20