Camp Estate Host

Work in one of New Zealand’s most iconic locations

Imagine starting your day preparing a beautiful gourmet breakfast, welcoming guests from around the world.

Larnach Castle is seeking a passionate, professional, and service-focused Camp Estate Host to join our team at Camp Estate, our exclusive 5-star luxury lodge.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who takes pride in exceptional hospitality and enjoys creating memorable, personalised experiences for every guest.

About the Role:

• As Camp Estate Host, you will be the welcoming face, ensuring every guest receives a warm, professional, and seamless experience from arrival to departure.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Preparing and serving high-quality gourmet breakfasts to a 5-star standard
• Welcoming guests and providing attentive, personalised service throughout their stay
• Managing guest check-ins, check-outs, and assisting with reservations
• Providing warm evening hosting, including canapés, drinks, and shuttle transfers to Larnach Castle
• Maintaining guest rooms and shared areas to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation
• Anticipating guest needs and going above and beyond to create memorable experiences
• Assisting with light gardening and general lodge upkeep including housekeeping
• Working collaboratively with other departments at Larnach Castle to ensure outstanding guest service

About You:

• We are looking for someone who is confident, polished, and genuinely passionate about hospitality.
• You will ideally have:
• At least 6 months’ experience in high-end accommodation, hospitality, or tourism
• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star property is preferred
• Strong cooking skills and an eye for excellent food presentation
• Exceptional attention to cleanliness, detail, and presentation
• Warm, genuine, and confident communication skills
• A professional and guest-focused approach
• A full New Zealand driver licence
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Multilingual skills are highly advantageous

Benefits:

• Staff discounts in our accommodation, café, dinner service, and gift shop.
• Competitive wage.
• Working at the stunning Larnach Castle.
• Plenty of free parking.

All applicants for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand, reliable transport, a current driver’s license and be able to work weekends, school holidays, and statutory days.