At Gibbston Valley, we’re more than just a winery, we are a place where guests come to unwind, reconnect, and experience the very best of the region. Surrounded by vines, our Cellar Door, Wine Cave, Restaurant, Spa, and Lodge offer visitors a unique taste of genuine kiwi hospitality.
We live by our values: Care Always | Grow Together | Craft with Purpose | Honour the Land
We are seeking energetic, reliable and detail-oriented Breakfast Supervisor, FOH Attendant – Dinner & Food Runner to join our team.
Multiple Roles: Breakfast Supervisor | FOH Attendant – Dinner | Food Runner
Breakfast Supervisor:
In this role, you will be the face of our morning operations - ensuring our lodge guests, wine country visitors, and walk-in diners start their day with an outstanding dining experience.
Working closely with the Hospitality Operations Manager, Lodge team, and kitchen team, you will lead the floor, oversee morning setups, maintain high beverage/barista standards, and manage smooth shift transitions.
About the role:
- Permanent Part -time – typically from 7.45 am to 11.00am
- Minimum of 15 hours a week (including weekends and public holidays as rostered)
- Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
- $29.00 to $31.00 depending on the experience
Your responsibilities will include:
- Hands-on morning service delivery
- Support and oversee the morning dining setup service delivery
- Conduct morning team briefings covering daily guest arrivals, special packages, and dietary requirements.
- Maintain high standards for barista coffee, breakfast beverage execution, and table presentation.
- Manage morning POS operations, bill settlement, and package redemptions accurately.
- Lead, mentor, and coach junior front-of-house staff during morning shifts.
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, food hygiene, and environmental protocols.
About you:
- Proven hospitality experience in a supervisory or senior floor role.
- Valid LCQ and Manager’s Certificate (or ability to obtain one).
- Strong barista skills and a passion for high-quality food and beverage service.
- Excellent communication skills with a guest-first mindset.
- Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Calm under pressure with strong organizational and cash-handling skills.
- Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
- A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD
FOH Attendant – Dinner:
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering seamless, memorable dinner service - guiding guests through our curated food and wine offerings with warmth, elegance, and high attention to detail.
- Permanent Part -time – typically from 5.00 pm to 9.00pm
- Minimum of 20 hours a week (including weekends and public holidays as rostered)
- Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
- $26.00 to $29.00 depending on the experience
Your responsibilities will include:
- Welcome lodge guests and dinner diners, delivering an engaging, high-end service.
- Maintain complete knowledge of the dinner menu, daily specials, dietary requirements, and beverage pairings.
- Assist with table setup, polish work and floor upkeep.
- Take guest orders and enter them into the POS system to ensure smooth kitchen timing.
- Offer knowledgeable wine recommendation and service highlighting GVW’s premium wines.
- Follow correct end-of-shift pack-down, table reset, and cash-up procedures.
- Adhere strictly to company health, safety, food hygiene, and environmental protocols.
About you:
- Previous experience in premium dining, fine dining, or luxury hotel food and beverage operations.
- A warm, professional demeanour with outstanding interpersonal and guest-communication skills.
- Strong interest in food, fine wine, and Central Otago hospitality.
- Excellent teamwork, reliability, and punctuality for evening rosters (including weekends and public holidays).
- Strong barista skills and a passion for high-quality food and beverage service.
- Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
- A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD
Food Runner:
In this essential support role, you will act as the key link between our culinary team and the dining room floor. You will play a vital role in delivering dishes promptly from the pass, providing attentive table support, and ensuring our dining room runs seamlessly.
- Seasonal Part -time – Immediate start date until end of March
- Minimum of 25 hours a week (including weekends and public holidays as rostered)
- Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
- $26.00 to $28.00 depending on the experience
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering food accurately and with genuine warmth from the kitchen pass to guest tables.
- Assisting section waiters by maintaining service and providing attentive beverage top-ups across dining sections.
- Polishing cutlery, glassware and crockery to high standards throughout service.
- Restocking cutlery stations, napkin setups, wine glasses, tray stations and sideboards.
- Clearing, sanitizing, and resetting tables to ensure a smooth dining room flow.
- Keeping the kitchen pass, waiter stations and clearing areas clean, organized.
- Maintaining clear and respectful communication with team and guests.
About you:
- Previous customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous hospitality experience or a basic understanding of wine service is preferred
- High-energy team player with a strong work ethic and keen eye for detail.
- Physical stamina to carry service trays, handle heavy plate stacks and stay active on your feet during busy shifts.
- Strong willingness to support floor waiters, kitchen staff and back-of-house operations.
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional attitude.
- High standard of personal grooming aligned with premium hospitality expectations.
- Eligibility of work in New Zealand without any restrictions.
- A reliable method transport since we’re located about 25 mins from Queenstown CBD
If you love working in a stunning natural environment this could be your next move.
Why you will love working for us:
- Work in a luxury, award-winning environment in a breathtaking vineyard setting alongside one of Central Otago's most iconic brands
- Generous Staff Discounts on our luxury Lodge stays, NZ's #1 Resort Spa treatments, Restaurant dining, Cellar Door, and retail wines.
- A supportive, tight-knit team grounded in values that matter
- Opportunities to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities
- Relax and connect with your team over a complimentary glass of wine after your shift.
- Structured Staff Appreciation Program celebrating your hard work and achievements.
- Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
- Staff meals while on duty
If you possess strong communication skills, a high level of personal presentation, and a genuine passion for hospitality, we would love to welcome you to our team. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter and bring your passion for wine to Gibbston Valley.
*We’re grateful for the interest in joining the Gibbston Valley Wines team. As we receive a high number of applications, we’ll be in touch only with shortlisted candidates.
*To be eligible for consideration, you must be based in New Zealand, and legally able to work here. We are not able to sponsor for this role.