Assistant Cellar Door Manager (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Monte Christo Winery (http://www.montechristowinery.co.nz)

  Clyde, Otago

About Us

Monte Christo Winery is where Central Otago wine began. We proudly carry on that legacy today, crafting elegant wines and offering an unforgettable guest experience. Heading into our busy summer season, Monte Christo will be buzzing – and we want you to be part of it!

We’re also excited to be opening a second Cellar Door in Gibbston Valley this summer, creating future opportunities to grow your career and work across both of our locations if desired.


The Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate hospitality professional ready to step up into an Assistant Cellar Door Manager role. You’ll support the Hospitality & Cellar Door Manager in the day-to-day running of our Cellar Door—leading by example on the floor, helping coordinate the team, and ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the chance to influence our guest experience, shape our front-of-house culture, and develop your management skills as we expand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Cellar Door team during service, fostering a positive, high-performing environment

  • Deliver outstanding guest experiences: tastings, private experiences, winery tours, and storytelling

  • Drive wine sales and wine club memberships through engaging guest interactions

  • Support rostering, training, and daily briefing of front-of-house staff

  • Oversee presentation standards and operational readiness across the Cellar Door and guest spaces

  • Collaborate with the Fritzy food trailer team to deliver seamless food service

  • Assist with coordinating and hosting onsite events and group bookings

  • Act as duty manager when required

  • Contribute to planning and preparation for our upcoming Gibbston Valley Cellar Door opening


About You

  • Previous Cellar Door, hospitality, or tourism experience (supervisory experience ideal)

  • Confident, warm communicator with a natural ability to lead and inspire others

  • Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure

  • A genuine passion for wine and a commitment to ongoing learning.

  • Available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings (service until 8pm on summer weekends)

  • Current LCQ and Duty Manager’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain)


What’s In It for You

Grow your career as part of a premium, fast-growing wine brand and leading tourism destination.

  • Be part of a supportive, passionate team who love what they do

  • Opportunities to work across multiple cellar door sites

  • Staff discounts on wine and food

  • Work and live in one of the most stunning spots in Central Otago

 

 

How To Apply

Send your CV and a short note telling us why you’d be the perfect fit. We can’t wait to hear from you.

You must have unrestricted work rights in New Zealand to apply.

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