The summer season is coming! We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to support our Chef and Sous Chef in the kitchen. You will need to be a quick thinker, and efficient at taking direction and responding quickly to whatever support is required. We open five days per week (Wed – Sun), so the successful applicant will need to be available to work weekends and public holidays from December 2026 to end of April 2027. Your day-to-day will include: • Assisting the Chef / Sous Chef with prepping food for each day • Ensuring all dishes are processed efficiently and to a high standard • Being aware of health and safety • Learning and understanding food hygiene practices • Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created • Assisting with stock arrivals and putting away Requirements Ideally, you will need: • Eagerness to support and be part of a strong team • Awareness of manual handling techniques • Able to work autonomously and deliver quality work • An honest and deliberate approach to communication, with a team-first mindset • High energy and a positive, pro-active approach with attention to detail • Physical aptitudes: standing on feet all day, knife skill • Legal rights to work in New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available for these positions) Benefits • Reliable daytime hours (open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday) • A stunning work environment, surrounded by vineyards with breathtaking mountain views • Generous discounts on wine, food, and merchandise at the cellar door and restaurant • A positive and supportive team culture, with an emphasis on employee inclusion, wellbeing, and health & safety • A forward-thinking, structured professional environment • Staff events and team experiences