Cellar Door Host

JobSpace; Napier; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wine allowance

Exclusive wine specials

Extensive online learning library

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Church Road in Hawke's Bay invites a charismatic Cellar Door Host to welcome guests, guide tastings and share the history of Tom McDonald wines. You’ll be the friendly face greeting visitors and guiding them through immersive wine experiences.

Join a team backed by Vinarchy, with opportunities to represent Church Road at events, enjoy an annual wine allowance, exclusive discounts and access to a vast online learning library as part of a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Strong wine knowledge and genuine passion for the craft
• Proven customer service experience and confidence hosting multiple groups at a time
• Visa holders encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face of our celebrated cellar door
• Guide guests through curated tastings, sharing the legacy of Tom McDonald
• Represent Church Road at off-site tasting events and bring our wines to new audiences

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Hosting groups

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Date: 25 Aug 2026 Location: NZL Hawkes Bay Church Road, New Zealand Job Function: Cellar Door Employment Type: Enrich Your Everyday Iconic. Award-winning. Unforgettable. Step inside Church Road and you feel it immediately

• the history, the craftsmanship, the sense of place.

Our cellar door sits within the Tom McDonald Cellar, overlooking sun-soaked courtyards and beautifully manicured park grounds, offering one of New Zealand's most immersive wine experiences. With over 125 years of winemaking excellence and global acclaim, Church Road is a true Hawke's Bay icon. As part of Vinarchy

• a global wine company reshaping wine culture across Australia, NZ, Europe, South Africa, Chile and the US
• you'll join a team that's bold, ambitious and passionate about creating world-class moments for every guest.

Now we're looking for a charismatic, confident Cellar Door Host to help bring the Church Road story to life. The Role You'll be the welcoming face of our celebrated cellar door

• guiding guests through curated tastings, sharing the legacy of Tom McDonald, and showcasing wines that have earned international recognition.
• New Year. You'll also have opportunities to represent Church Road at off-site tasting events, bringing our award-winning wines to new audiences.
• What You’ll Bring Strong wine knowledge and genuine passion for the craft Proven customer service experience and confidence hosting multiple groups at a time Warm communication style and a team-first mindset Visa holders encouraged to apply Bonus points: WSET or wine education, liquor industry experience and local hospitality knowledge. Why Church Road?

Because you'll be part of a cellar door experience that stands out in New Zealand's wine landscape.

• Work at one of NZ's most iconic, award-winning wineries
• Annual wine allowance + exclusive wine specials
• Extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program & exclusive discounts
• …and more!!

You'll join a passionate, supportive team backed by Vinarchy's global network

• a place where people grow, innovate and do their best work.

Vinarchy is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace. Legal work rights and pre-employment screening apply.