Front of House - Central Otago

The Cloudy Bay story is one of adventure. After a single sip in 1983, David Hohnen was captivated by Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. In 1985 David and winemaker Kevin Judd launched Cloudy Bay with a vision for making New Zealand wines of uncompromising quality. It’s been that way ever since.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, outgoing front of house team member who can bring their positive and professional attitude, and their flair for hospitality to create unforgettable and engaging food and wine experiences for our guests at The Shed in Central Otago - the home of our premium Te Wahi, our Central Otago Pinot Noir.

You will be great at:

• Showing your passion for excellent customer service
• Delivering memorable food and wine experiences
• Converting the guest’s positive experience into wine sales and brand loyalty
• Being a team player and maintaining a great team atmosphere
• Supporting private experience and VIP events by assisting with set up, wine pouring, food service etc.

In order to be successful in this position you will have:

• Significant experience in hospitality, preferably in a high-end restaurant setting
• A sales orientated mindset - able to convert positive experiences into sales of Cloudy Bay wines, food and merchandise
• A genuine passion and enthusiasm for wine and food
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Have the ability to work weekends and public holidays
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Legal rights to work in New Zealand on a permanent basis
• English essential, additional language is a plus

What you can expect from us

• Reliable daytime hours (we are open 5 days per week, Wed to Sun)
• 9% superannuation
• Annual bonus target
• Health insurance
• Annual wine allocation
• Generous wine, food and merchandise discount at our cellar door and restaurant
• A positive and supportive team culture
• Focus on employee inclusion, wellbeing, and health & safety
• Forward-thinking structured professional environment
• Staff events and team experiences