Distillery Cellar Door Host: Tastings, Tours & Story

Reefton Distilling Co.; Reefton; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Reefton Distilling Co. is hiring a warm, hardworking Cellar Door Host to welcome visitors, guide tastings, and lead tours across both sites on a four-day week with weekend work. You will share our story, handle retail sales, and respond to online orders and enquiries. Full training provided; a driver’s licence and a positive attitude are essential.

The role offers a clear pathway to a full-time position for the right person, with start dates flexible from October through April.

Qualifications

• Warm and friendly manner with pride in Reefton and what it offers.
• Great communication and storytelling skills.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work solo or in a team.
• Willingness to learn our spirits and talk about them confidently.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and willingness to drive between sites.
• Hospitality or retail experience is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors to the Cellar Door and make them feel at home.
• Guide tastings of our premium products.
• Host distillery tours across both sites.
• Share the story of Reefton, distillery and products.
• Handle retail sales on our POS system.
• Process online orders and answer phone and email enquiries.
• Keep the Cellar Door, lounge and storage areas spotless.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Driver's licence

Tools

POS System

Job description

Reefton Distilling Co. is hiring a warm, hardworking Cellar Door Host to welcome visitors, guide tastings, and lead tours across both sites on a four-day week with weekend work. You will share our story, handle retail sales, and respond to online orders and enquiries. Full training provided; a driver’s licence and a positive attitude are essential.

The role offers a clear pathway to a full-time position for the right person, with start dates flexible from October through April.