Jobs and Careers
Be part of an iconic Central Otago destination.
Mt Difficulty is Central Otago's leading artisan winegrower with a pioneering heritage based in Bannockburn.
We’re looking for passionate front of house and kitchen professionals to help us create memorable food and wine experiences set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cromwell Basin.
We are always keen to hear from passionate people of all disciplines, particularly as we commence a major expansion this year. If you are interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you at hr@foleywines.co.nz.
Restaurant and Cellar Door Assistant Manager
Mt Difficulty Restaurant, Bannockburn, Cromwell
No evenings / Varying and flexible hours Wednesday to Sunday
About this Role
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to provide exceptional and personable service to a wide range of customers and to take on managing the restaurant and cellar door when the manager is absent. You will be involved with food service and general restaurant duties under the guidance of the cellar door and restaurant manager.
This role has varying daytime hours, including weekend work and some administrative duties. You will be working with a passionate and energetic team in one of the most beautiful locations in the country. You will be part of an established team and our exciting re-development project due to commence this year.
About You
To thrive in this role you will need to have hospitality experience in restaurants or cellar doors, enjoy serving people and have the ability to quickly build rapport with many different types of visitors.
In addition you will:
- Have excellent customer service skills, high energy, and an eye for detail under pressure
- Have a duty managers certificate
- Speak fluent English
- Be a great team player with the flexibility to adapt to multiple and changing tasks
- Have an appetite to learn and stay up-to-date on brands and wines.
- A duty managers certificate is preferred
- A comprehensive knowledge of wine is not essential; an enthusiasm for wine and gin and the willingness to learn is.
Applicants will need to be able to work in New Zealand and have a current driver’s licence with their own means of transportation.
If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply to hr@foleywines.co.nz
Waitstaff - Full Time & Casual
Mt Difficulty Restaurant, Bannockburn, Cromwell
No evenings / Varying and flexible hours Wednesday to Sunday
We are looking for full-time and casual waitstaff to provide exceptional and personable service to a wide range of customers, with varying daytime hours, including weekend work. You will be working with a passionate and energetic team in one of the most beautiful locations in the country.
About You
To thrive in this role you will have personality and the ability to quickly build rapport with many different types of visitors. Hospitality experience is preferred but not essential, and training is provided. In addition, you will:
- Have excellent customer service skills, high energy, and eye for detail under pressure.
- Speak fluent English.
- Be a great team player with the flexibility to adapt to multiple and changing tasks.
- Have an appetite to learn and stay up to date on brands and wines.
- A comprehensive knowledge of wine is not essential; an enthusiasm for wine and gin and the willingness to learn is.
Applicants will need to be able to work in New Zealand and have a current driver’s license with their own means of transportation.
If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply to hr@foleywines.co.nz
Cellar Door Hosts
Mt Difficulty Restaurant, Bannockburn, Cromwell
No evenings / Varying and flexible hours Wednesday to Sunday
Join our team in our beautiful home in Bannockburn and help us share our stories and iconic wines with visitors from around the world.
The successful candidate will be a passionate custodian of Mt Difficulty and great Central Otago hospitality, creating memorable experiences that connect visitors to our wines, people and place.
This is a full-time role with varying daytime hours, including weekend work. We also have casual summer positions available in our restaurant.
About You
We are looking for people with personality and the ability to quickly build rapport with many different types of visitors. In addition, you will:
- Have excellent customer service skills, high energy, and eye for detail under pressure
- The ability to work independently, proactively and collaboratively.
- Speak fluent English
- Have an appetite to learn and stay up to date on brands and wines is necessary
- 1+ years' experience in a relevant role including significant customer interaction
- A comprehensive knowledge of wine is not essential; an enthusiasm for wine and gin and the willingness to learn is.
Mt Difficulty is part of Foley Wines - a collection of iconic New Zealand wineries and brands from New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. With an exciting hospitality expansion soon to commence at Mt Difficulty, a winery restaurant opening at another of our wineries, and our relationship with the luxury lodge Wharekauhau Country Estate, there is plenty of opportunity within our company to grow your hospitality skills.
We’re always keen to hear from passionate people of all disciplines. If you are interested in working with us we would love to hear from you at hr@foleywines.co.nz.