Cellar Door Host

Vinarchy group.; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wine allowance

Exclusive wine discounts

Extensive online learning library

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Church Road, part of Vinarchy, Hawke's Bay, is seeking a charismatic Cellar Door Host to welcome guests, conduct curated tastings and share the winery’s award‑winning legacy. You’ll manage multiple groups, keep energy high, and create memorable experiences that guests talk about long after they leave.

Weekend availability is essential and you must be available for shifts across Christmas and New Year. Visa holders are encouraged to apply; WSET knowledge or local hospitality experience is a bonus.

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.
• Visa holders encouraged to apply.
• Bonus points: WSET or wine education, liquor industry experience and local hospitality knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests at the cellar door and guide curated tastings.
• Share the Tom McDonald legacy and showcase award‑winning wines.
• Host multiple groups at once with energy and professionalism.
• Represent Church Road at off‑site tasting events during peak periods.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Group hosting

Job description

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.

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

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
• 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 Vinarity’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.