Cellar Door Hosts

winejobsonline.com; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at cellar door

Team uniform provided

Induction & training on wine range

Regular staff events

Flexible hours / limited evening work

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Wine Jobs Online in Blenheim, Marlborough, is seeking enthusiastic Cellar Door Hosts for the summer season. Become part of a friendly team delivering memorable wine tasting and food experiences, with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction.

These fixed-term roles run roughly October to March, with flexible hours, weekends and holiday shifts required. You’ll join a wine-loving team, promote wines and club memberships, and gain hands-on experience in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, ideally within a tasting room, cellar door, or restaurant environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced luxury environment within a large team is preferred.
• Sales-focused mindset with ability to promote wines, food, and merchandise naturally and confidently.
• Experience with Point of Sale and Reservation Systems.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays.
• Strong English communication skills; an additional language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, professional, and memorable experience for every guest.
• Share your passion for excellent customer service.
• Help turn positive guest experiences into wine sales and long-term brand loyalty.
• Encourage visitors to join the wine club and return again.
• Support private experiences and VIP events when required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Sales mindset

POS & reservations experience

Team player

Strong English

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Job description

The summer season is on its way, and we are looking for enthusiastic Cellar Door Hosts to join our team in Blenheim, Marlborough.

If you love hospitality, enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, and have a passion for wine, this could be the perfect summer opportunity for you.

We are looking for friendly and engaging team members who can bring energy, warmth, and confidence to our cellar door, helping deliver exceptional wine tasting and food experiences for our guests throughout the summer season. These fixed-term roles are expected to run for approximately six months, from October/November 2026 through to March/April 2027.

In This Role, You Will Be Great At

• Creating a warm, professional, and memorable experience for every guest
• Sharing your passion for excellent customer service
• Helping turn positive guest experiences into wine sales and long-term brand loyalty
• Encouraging visitors to join the wine club and return again
• Supporting private experiences and VIP events when required

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience in hospitality, ideally within a tasting room, cellar door, or restaurant environment
• Experience in a fast-paced luxury environment within a large team is preferred
• A sales-focused mindset, with the ability to promote wines, food, and merchandise naturally and confidently
• Experience with Point of Sale and Reservation Systems
• A positive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays
• Strong English communication skills. An additional language would be an advantage

What We Offer

• A positive and supportive team culture, with great team-building opportunities
• Flexible and consistent hours, with limited evening work
• A comprehensive induction, including in-depth training on our wine range, brand, and customer service standards
• A generous discount at our cellar door
• Regular staff events and team experiences
• A team uniform provided, supply of their own black dress shoes

If you are passionate about hospitality, people, and wine, we would love to hear from you.