Cellar Door Host

Accolade Wines Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine discounts

Learning library

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking a charismatic Cellar Door Host for Church Road in Hawke’s Bay. You will guide tastings, share the Tom McDonald legacy, and create memorable experiences for visitors. Weekend availability and shifts across Christmas and New Year are essential, with opportunities to represent Church Road at off-site tastings.

Ideal candidates have strong wine knowledge, proven guest service experience, and a warm, team-oriented manner. Visa holders encouraged to apply.

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 curated tastings.
• Host multiple groups with energy and ensure memorable experiences.
• Represent Church Road at off-site tasting events and participate in wine education.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Group hosting

Communication

Job description

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
• 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.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a new global leader with a mission to redefine wine