Summer Front Of House

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Kinross is seeking a Summer Front of House team member in Gibbston, Otago, full-time on-site. The Bistro operates 10am to 6:30pm, seven days, with only a few dinner shifts for events and a minimum commitment of six months. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in hospitality or front of house, a positive attitude, and a love of people, wine, and food. Benefits include a gorgeous vineyard workplace, daily staff meals, generous food and wine discounts, paid training, and a vibrant social club. To apply, send a CV and cover letter detailing your experience, your right to work in NZ (visa type and expiry), and confirm you have your own transport.

Proudly awarded the Employer of the Year 2025, and Qualmark Wine Tourism Business of the Year 2024, Kinross is recognised as the best wine experience in the country. Our Kinross Cellar Door is a destination for Central Otago wines where we represent five amazing wineries - Hawkshead, High Garden, Kinross, Valli & Wild Irishman.

Our team come from all over the world, take pride in their work and get a kick out of delivering a world class guest experience.

No late nights, no split shifts, no doubles.  Our Bistro is open 10am - 6.30pm, 7 days with only a few dinner shifts for events for minimum of 6 months. 

About you:

• Have 1+ years hospitality or front of house experience
• A positive attitude
• A love of people, wine, and food

Why Join Kinross?

At Kinross, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Gorgeous vineyard workplace 
• Daily staff meals and coffees
• Generous discounts on food and wine
• Paid training and development opportunities. Come learn about wine!
• A vibrant social club with regular team events

Please apply with CV and cover letter, giving details of your experience. Please give details of your right to work in NZ including visa type and expiry.  You will need your own transport, as we are located in the vineyards outside of town, and there is no public transport available.