Kitchen Hand - Marlborough - Summer 2026/2027

The summer season is on its way! Are you passionate about food experiences? Would you like to work with a world class wine brand? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Hand / Bar Assistant to support our Cellar Door Team in the kitchen and at our lawn bar to help service run smoothly. You will need to be quick and efficient at taking direction and respond quickly to whatever support is required.

The successful applicants will need to be available to work weekends and public holidays from beginning of December 2026 through to the end of April 2027 .

Requirements

Assisting the Cellar Door Team with prepping food for each day and setting up the kitchen Ensuring all dishes are cleaned and sanitized efficiently and to a high standard Working closely with the team on all levels Being aware of health and safety Being aware of food hygiene practices Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained Assisting with stock arrivals and putting away Stocking and setting up the outdoor bar Serving drinks and taking orders when required Ideally, you will need: Eagerness to support and be part of a strong team Awareness of manual handling techniques Experience of kitchen equipment Able to work autonomously and deliver quality work An enthusiastic and team-oriented mindset Willingness to learn A high standard of personal presentation with a friendly and genuine attitude High energy and a positive, pro-active approach with attention to details Excellent presentation and communication skills aligned with Cloudy Bay brand's standard Adaptable and flexible around the working hours when required Physical aptitudes: standing on feet all day, knife skills Benefits A positive and supportive team culture Staff events and team experiences Forward-thinking structured professional environment Focus on employee inclusion, wellbeing and health & safety Reliable daytime hours and some scheduled evening events A comprehensive induction A generous discount at our cellar door