Hospitality - Cellar Door Hosts - Marlborough - Summer 2026-2027
Job Description
If you love hospitality, enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, and have a passion for wine, this could be the perfect summer opportunity for you.
We are looking for friendly and engaging team members who can bring energy, warmth, and confidence to our cellar door, helping deliver exceptional wine tasting and food experiences for our guests throughout the summer season. These fixed-term roles are expected to run for approximately six months, from October/November 2026 through to March/April 2027.
We are open 10am to 5pm seven days per week, so the successful applicants will need to be available to work weekends and public holidays.
In this role, you will be great at:
Creating a warm, professional, and memorable experience for every guest
Sharing your passion for excellent customer service
Helping turn positive guest experiences into wine sales and long-term brand loyalty
Encouraging visitors to join the wine club and return again
Supporting private experiences and VIP events when required
Requirements
Hospitality experience - ideally within a tasting room, cellar door, or restaurant environment
Experience in a fast-paced luxury environment within a large team is preferred
A sales-focused mindset, with the ability to promote wines, food, and merchandise naturally and confidently
Experience with Point of Sale and Reservation Systems
A positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach
Availability to work weekends and public holidays
Strong English communication skills. An additional language would be an advantage
Legal rights to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available for these positions)
Benefits
A positive and supportive team culture, with great team-building opportunities
Flexible and consistent hours, with limited evening work
A comprehensive induction, including in-depth training on our wine range, brand, and customer service standards
A generous discount at our cellar door
Regular staff events and team experiences
We provide a team uniform (staff are to supply their own black dress shoes)
If you are passionate about hospitality, people, and wine, we would love to hear from you.
Show less
