Cellar Door Host - Lead Tastings, Story & Sales

Amisfield; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Healthcare cover

Staff discounts on our products

Wellbeing support

Free staff meals

Job summary

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, is seeking a passionate Cellar Door Host to guide visitors through tastings and share our story. You will help guests understand Amisfield wines, lead experiences, and build strong customer relationships in a hands-on, guest-facing role.

You will receive wine and sales training and become part of a team recognised for Michelin-star quality. The role offers stability, commission potential, and weekend/holiday roster flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months relevant experience in hospitality, retail, wine and sales.
• Strong passion for wine and learning more about Amisfield wines.
• Excellent people skills and ability to engage guests from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and host guests, delivering engaging wine tasting experiences.
• Lead cellar door experiences, masterclasses and private tastings.
• Share passion and knowledge of Amisfield wines and Central Otago.
• Drive wine sales, grow Wine Club membership and build loyalties.
• Manage bookings, inquiries and follow-up communications for a seamless guest experience.
• Support direct-to-consumer wine sales including orders and dispatch.
• Maintain a beautifully presented Cellar Door with stock and daily sales.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Sales skills

Communication

Education

WSET certification

Tools

CRM experience

Job description

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, is seeking a passionate Cellar Door Host to guide visitors through tastings and share our story. You will help guests understand Amisfield wines, lead experiences, and build strong customer relationships in a hands-on, guest-facing role.

You will receive wine and sales training and become part of a team recognised for Michelin-star quality. The role offers stability, commission potential, and weekend/holiday roster flexibility.