Cellar Door Host

Vinarchy group.; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive staff discounts

Job summary

Church Road, part of Vinarchy, invites a charismatic Cellar Door Host to welcome guests and guide tastings while sharing the winery’s storied legacy. You will host groups, keep energy high, and create moments guests remember long after they leave. Weekend shifts and Christmas/New Year availability are essential. Visa holders encouraged to apply.

Join a iconic New Zealand winery and be part of an award-winning experience with access to training and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests at the cellar door and guide tastings.
• Share the Church Road story and Tom McDonald legacy.
• Host multiple groups, maintain energy, and create memorable experiences.
• Represent Church Road at off-site tasting events when needed.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Hosting multiple groups

Team player

Visa holders encouraged

Job description

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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. You'll host multiple groups at once with ease, keep the energy high, and create experiences that visitors talk about long after they leave.

These roles offer a minimum of 15 or 26 hours per week, with hours increasing over the busy holiday period.

Weekend availability is essential, and you must be available to work required shifts across Christmas and 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
• 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.