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Receptionist
Front of House - Central Otago - Summer 2026 / 2027
Receptionist
#749970
Remote / WFH
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Job Description
We are searching for an enthusiastic, passionate, and outgoing Front of House team member who will bring a positive and professional attitude, along with a flair for hospitality, to help create unforgettable food and wine experiences for guests at The Shed in Central Otago - the home of Te Wahi, Cloudy Bay’s Central Otago Pinot Noir. Based at the foot of Lake Dunstan, our picturesque cellar door and restaurant boast a beautiful setting for guests to enjoy a relaxed lunch and taste world-famous Cloudy Bay wines.
These are fixed-term positions until April / May 2027. We are open 5 days a week - Wednesday to Sunday. The role is truly hybrid - from serving guests in the restaurant, to hosting wine tastings in the cellar door, and helping to support our kitchen team when required.
What are we looking for?
Someone who demonstrates a genuine passion for hospitality, who loves to bring people together over food and wine.
Experience within a wine-focused environment (think cellar door, wine bar, restaurant etc.).
A genuine interest in food and wine, with an eagerness to learn and develop across both areas.
WSET Qualification or equivalent (beneficial, but not essential).
Somone with the ability to create memorable guest experiences, converting to wine & merchandise sales and converting wine-club sign up's.
A natural people-person and team player, who can contribute positively to a tight-knit group.
Requirements
Hospitality experience, ideally in a high-end restaurant and/or cellar door setting.
Legal rights to work in New Zealand.
An honest and deliberate approach to communication, with a team-first mindset.
Availability to work on weekends and public holidays.
Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are considered an advantage.
Benefits
Reliable daytime hours (open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday).
A stunning work environment, surrounded by vineyards with breathtaking mountain views.
Generous discounts on wine, food, and merchandise at the cellar door and restaurant.
A positive and supportive team culture, with an emphasis on employee inclusion, wellbeing, and health & safety.
A forward-thinking, structured professional environment.
Staff events and team experiences.
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These are fixed-term positions until April / May 2027. We are open 5 days a week - Wednesday to Sunday. The role is truly hybrid - from serving guests in the restaurant, to hosting wine tastings in the cellar door, and helping to support our kitchen team when required.
What are we looking for?
Someone who demonstrates a genuine passion for hospitality, who loves to bring people together over food and wine.
Experience within a wine-focused environment (think cellar door, wine bar, restaurant etc.).
A genuine interest in food and wine, with an eagerness to learn and develop across both areas.
WSET Qualification or equivalent (beneficial, but not essential).
Somone with the ability to create memorable guest experiences, converting to wine & merchandise sales and converting wine-club sign up's.
A natural people-person and team player, who can contribute positively to a tight-knit group.
Requirements
Hospitality experience, ideally in a high-end restaurant and/or cellar door setting.
Legal rights to work in New Zealand.
An honest and deliberate approach to communication, with a team-first mindset.
Availability to work on weekends and public holidays.
Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are considered an advantage.
Benefits
Reliable daytime hours (open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday).
A stunning work environment, surrounded by vineyards with breathtaking mountain views.
Generous discounts on wine, food, and merchandise at the cellar door and restaurant.
A positive and supportive team culture, with an emphasis on employee inclusion, wellbeing, and health & safety.
A forward-thinking, structured professional environment.
Staff events and team experiences.
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