Kitchen Hand

Nestled between vineyard rows and the edge of the Martinborough Terrace, The Runholder is an iconic Martinborough destination that serves as the home of two pioneering Martinborough wineries, Martinborough’s original Lighthouse Gin, and world class Wairarapa dining.

Recognised as a standout dining experience with a Cuisine Hat, our guests enjoy contemporary menus showcasing local produce, private dining and events, all set against the backdrop of Martinborough’s breathtaking countryside and vines.

Come and join our kitchen team!

We are looking for a Kitchen Hand to join us on a permanent part time basis, with a minimum of 20 hours per week guaranteed.

This is a great opportunity to join an established and friendly kitchen team, gain experience in a busy hospitality environment and play an important part in helping us deliver great food and memorable experiences.

With summer just around the corner, there will also be opportunities to pick up additional hours during our busy summer period.

About the role

As part of our kitchen team, you'll help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll get involved in general kitchen duties, food preparation, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, and supporting the wider team during busy service periods.

Previous experience working in a kitchen or hospitality environment would be great but what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn and get stuck in.

About you

You’ll be:

• Reliable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in
• A great team player with good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Someone who takes pride in keeping things clean, organised and running smoothly
• Keen to learn and contribute to a great kitchen team
• Available to work weekends
• Right to work in New Zealand without requiring sponsorship and residing locally

If you’re looking for a permanent part time role with a great team, plenty to learn and the opportunity for additional hours over summer, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV using the link to apply

About us

The Runholder is part of Foley Wines, a collection of iconic wineries and brands including Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard, Mt Difficulty, Vavasour, Grove Mill and Lighthouse Gin. Each with a unique story to tell, our wineries and destinations are linked by a common unrelenting purpose; to create memorable wine and dining experiences at home and around the world.

Across The Runholder, the Mt Difficulty Winery Restaurant & Cellar Door, our close relationship with luxury lodge Wharekauhau Country Estate, and with our sister company Foley Hospitality, there is plenty of opportunity to grow your hospitality career with us.