Senior waiter at Winery Restaurant (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  BLACK ESTATE

  Christchurch Central, Christchurch/Canterbury

About Us: 

We're a renowned, family-owned organic winery in North Canterbury, 45 minutes north of Christchurch.  We have a restaurant & cellar door open for lunch only, 5 days a week.   

We're looking for a waiter to assist our Restaurant Manager and be a key person in our small team.   This role could be part time or full time for the rtight person.  This can be FULL TIME or PART TIME. 

The Opportunity: 

The role will involve:

  • Being a strong waiter who can communicate our food and wine philosophy, 
  • Being Maitre'd on days when the Restaurant Manager is away (after appropriate training). 
  • Helping with stock. 
  • Working very occasionally on evening functions in summer. 
  • Being available during the summer busy period - December to April. 
  • Hosting wine tastings (after training with our wines).
  • The role could be part time provided most weekends are covered.
  • Learning about our wines with our winemaker and sharing that knowledge with customers.

The Benefits

  • Great views! 
  • Day time hours and guaranteed 7+ hour shifts.
  • Good remuneration + wine allowance
  • Car pooling arranged and petrol allowance for those driving from Christchurch. 
  • Great training about natural wine and food.
  • A fun place to work! 
  • Salary offered if preferred.
  • A small team to work with.

About you: 

  • A love of food and wine and the planet!
  • Experience. 
  • Smart and fun. 
  • Must have experience with restaurant service and and interest or knowledge in wine.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity.  

How To Apply

Please apply with you CV.

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