Front Of House Supervisor

Front of House Supervisor  | Wallingford Homestead, Central Hawke's Bay

A two MICHELIN Key boutique lodge seeks two people who hold a high standard — at the table and in the garden.

Following two MICHELIN Keys and a Cuisine Good Food Guide Hat, we're growing our small team. Wallingford is a largely original 1853 homestead in Central Hawke's Bay, hosting up to 14 guests at a time — a nine-course degustation on Saturday evenings, share-plate dinners on Fridays, and the occasional rather grand wedding. A guest's experience begins at the gate and ends at the table, and we're looking for two people who care about each, the way we do. These roles would suit a couple looking to live and work somewhere they can both take real pride in.

Front of House / Restaurant Supervisor

Guests come for the food and the wine, and they remember the hosting. Being full at 14 means every table is personal — you'll bring genuine fine-dining or luxury hospitality experience, confident wine knowledge (or the appetite to build it fast), and the poise to read a room and adjust before anyone asks.

The role

We're not looking to oversee staff — we want people who already hold themselves to a high standard and run with it, in tune with our values of generosity, warmth and detail.

What we offer

• $28–$33 per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 40 hours per fortnight per role (may flex with the season)
• Seasonal contract through to April, with the possibility of extending
• Accommodation available, meals provided on shift
• A small, close team — and two Border Collies, Arthur and Remi, who'll happily supervise

If this sounds like your kind of place, send your CV and tell us which role (or roles) you're drawn to.

Valid Working Visa & Fluent in English a must