Gibbston Valley

Front of House Supervisor

Gibbston Valley  •  NZ$58k - NZ$64k/yr  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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

About the role:

  • Permanent Full-time – Minimum of 30 hours a week (including weekends and public holidays as rostered)
  • Location: Gibbston Valley Wines - Otago, Gibbston
  • $29.00 to $32.00 depending on the experience

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to step into a Front of House Supervisor role. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, with multiple dining outlets on our property, no two days are the same – you’ll be assisting with the leading a vibrant FOH team, setting the tone for outstanding guest service, ensuring seamless daily operations and supporting on-site events.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, training and coaching FOH staff
  • Overseeing reservations, functions and POS systems
  • Maintaining high standards of service and presentation
  • Managing stock, compliance and cash handling
  • Driving continuous improvement across outlets

About you:

  • Solid hospitality experience with proven leadership capability (or the readiness to step into a leadership space).
  • An NZQF Diploma or at least three years of relevant hospitality experience is preferred.
  • Coaching experience is a distinct advantage, as training staff is an ongoing requirement.
  • Current LCQ or a commitment to obtain it within the first month.
  • Strong communication skills, excellent multitasking ability, and a passion for our food and wine experiences.
  • A positive, energetic approach with a passion for people
  • Organisational skills and ability to multitask across venues
  • 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
  • A tight knit, supportive team culture driven by shared values
  • Generous Staff Discounts on our luxury Michelin Key Lodge stays, NZ's #1 Resort Spa treatments, Restaurant dining, Cellar Door, and retail wines.
  • Expand your wine knowledge through immersive training alongside passionate industry experts.
  • Opportunities to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities
  • Relax and connect with your team over a complimentary glass of wine after your shift.
  • Staff meals while on duty
  • Free on-site parking and full uniforms provided

If you’re ready to work somewhere truly special, we’d love to hear from you. 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.

Gibbston Valley

About Gibbston Valley

Gibbston Valley Winery is a family-owned, boutique producer of award-winning, premium Central Otago wines including some that are certified organic.

The winery is located in the South Island of New Zealand, about a 25-minute drive from Queenstown, and is home to a gourmet restaurant, cellar door tasting room, bike centre and New Zealand's largest wine cave, open daily for tours and wine tasting. The winery's restaurant, cellar door and wine cave are all available for hire for weddings, corporate functions and other special events.

The winery produces several different ranges of wines including Gold River, Gibbston Valley, Single Vineyard and Reserve. Each range features a mix of Central Otago-style wines that have been handcrafted using traditional winemaking techniques to showcase each varietal in its purest form. The Reserve is their most premium range and features only the best fruit from a select few rows of Pinot Noir. It is a very limited release.

Gibbston Valley has seven vineyards located in Gibbston and the nearby Bendigo subregion. Two of them are certified organic by BioGro New Zealand including Gibbston Valley's original Home Block vineyard located in Gibbston and planted by their founder Alan Brady in 1983 and their School House vineyard located in Bendigo. Their China Terrace vineyard, also located in Bendigo, is in the process of being converted to organic.

One of Central Otago's founding wineries, Gibbston Valley released the region's first commercial vintage in 1987. That success spurred Central Otago's growth into becoming a world-renowned winemaking region. Gibbston Valley continues to be one of the most influential wineries in the region with both the wines they release and the range of unique experiences they offer to guests at the winery.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Queenstown, NZ
Year Founded
1983
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