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 | Honor the Land
About the role:
- Permanent Full-time
- Minimum 30 hours per week on a rotating roster, from Monday to Sunday, inclusive.
- Location: Gibbston Valley Wines – Otago, Gibbston
- $26.00 to $28.00 depending on the experience
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Hand to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all health and safety standards are met. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with food preparation, including washing, chopping and defrosting foods and preparing sauces and marinades.
- Fully preparing basic dishes, such as salads, when asked.
- Following the food control plan at all times.
- Ensuring that all dishes are efficiently and adequately sanitized by maintaining required water temperature and chemical levels.
About you:
- Ability to work well within a diverse team environment.
- A positive and can-do attitude.
- Exceptional work ethic.
- Punctuality, honesty and reliability
- 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 wine, spa and restaurant dining
If you’re ready to work somewhere truly special and take pride in serving exceptional dining experiences, 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.