Cellar Door Host

Are you passionate about wine and delivering exceptional customer service? Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, a family-owned winery and cellar door restaurant in the heart of Marlborough, is seeking a dedicated Cellar Door Host to join the team.

This is a fixed-term position starting in September until May 2025. You’ll be working full-time hours, Wednesday to Sunday each week.

We’ll also be hiring additional fixed-term Cellar Door and Front of House team members for the summer season, starting in late October/November. If that timing suits you better, we’d love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:

• Hospitality experience, preferably with wine knowledge (training on Saint Clair wines will be provided)
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience
• Great presentation, a sense of humour and a proactive, welcoming personality
• Ability to excel throughout the busy summer season, as part of a fun, international team
• Availability to work 5 days per week, including weekends and some public holidays

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting wine tastings for both small and large groups
• Processing sales and ensuring the cellar door remains well-stocked
• Assisting with front-of-house service in the restaurant

A full job description is available upon request.

What we think you'll love about working for Saint Clair -

• Competitive pay rates based on experience
• Daytime hours that promote a healthy work-life balance
• A supportive small team environment with the backing of a larger organisation
• Great perks including award-winning wine, family discounts at the restaurant, fun social events and access to EAP Services (provided by OCP)