Summer Bistro Barperson

Join us for the summer season!

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.

Proudly awarded the Employer of the Year 2025, and Qualmark Wine Tourism Business of the Year 2024

No regular late nights, no split shifts. Our Bistro is open 10am – 7pm, 7 days with only a few dinner shifts for events.

Hourly rate of 26 - 28 + bonuses & tips

About you:
Have 1+ years hospitality or front of house experience
Deliver friendly, engaging and memorable service with every interaction
A positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A love of people, wine, and food
Clean, professional clothing and stellar grooming habits
Reliable transport

We are looking for a bistro team member to join us for the summer season! You will be mainly be behind the bar getting our guests drinks ready for our Front of House team to deliver.

It would be great if you have previous experience as a Bartender
Have wine, spirits and cocktail knowledge.
Be able to maintain a clean and tidy bar area, including presenting drinks well and keeping the bar stocked.

Why Join Kinross?
At Kinross, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
Gorgeous vineyard workplace
Daily staff meals & free coffees on shift
Tips and Bonus paid out monthly
50% discounts on food and wine for you and up 3 guests.
Learn about Central Otago Wins with paid training and development opportunities.
A vibrant social club with regular and annual staff events

Please apply with CV and cover letter, giving details of your experience, 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.