We require a motivated self-starter, who can prioritise tasks and who isn’t afraid to jump in and help where needed.

As a priority, you will need to fit in with our team. A passion for wine is ideal but most importantly being able to operate a sole-charge kitchen consistently making great quality food is a must. Great customer service is essential as you will often be taking counter orders, and so is a positive, friendly attitude. You must be able to manage a whole shift on your feet, work under pressure and be comfortable with manual handling.

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This position offers a wonderful opportunity for professional growth and development, with the opening of a second cellar door in a nearby location in the near future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Main responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Prepare & cook food on order
• Receive stock, Prepare and store food items in line with food safety control plan
• Follow all Health & Safety guidelines and SOPs at all times
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Make quick and accurate decisions in the heat of service
• Assist the Hospitality Manager in writing cost effective seasonal menus, function menus and specials
• Ordering stock and dealing with food suppliers to established budgets.
• Managing the staff in your kitchen team
• Manage the FSCP in line with annual audits and inspections for both cellar door premises.
• Strong inter-departmental communication skills with a willingness to adapt and help where necessary.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to work within food safety procedures.
• A high level of record keeping and attention to detail.
• You will have previous experience in fast-paced food service roles.
• Cash handling and point of sale operational experience.
• Able to work in an extremely tidy, efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills that build rapport and inspire trust with customers and the wider team, setting a professional standard for staff.
• Possess a strong work ethic with the availability to work weekends and evenings as required.

You will report directly to: the General Manager.

You will indirectly report to: Monte Christo Winery owners.

You will work closely with: the Hospitality Manager and the entire Monte Christo Winery team.

What is in it for you: A competitive salary and benefits, and the great opportunity to shape the customer experience at Monte Christo Winery working with a focused and dedicated team.

About us:

Founded in 1864 by Jean Désiré Féraud, Monte Christo is the birthplace of Central Otago wine. Located in Clyde, we are family owned and operated, focused on producing high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from organically managed vineyards.

Our current development includes the adaptative reuse of the original 1864 Feraud Winery building into a cellar door, with indoor/outdoor wine tasting and dining areas. We also have three holiday accommodations, a prep kitchen for food service, storage, and a staff office, along with other ancillary elements.

Additionally, there is a 200-ton production winery, barrel hall & dining space, wine education and tasting area.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief personal introduction. We will endeavour to reply to all applicants.

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