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 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.

This is a fixed-term position until April 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.