JOIN OUR TEAM

WE’RE MORE THAN JUST A BREWERY. We’re A Team!

HERE AT MONTEITH’S, THE SPIRIT OF MANAAKITANGA RUNS DEEP — AND THAT STARTS WITH OUR TEAM. When you join us, you’re not just clocking in — you’re becoming part of a whānau. We welcome each other like long-lost friends, we look out for one another, just like we do our guests. At the end of the day, we hope you head home with a bit of pride in your step, knowing you’re part of something special. It’s more than just a job — it’s the West Coast way.

Our work is centred around providing people with amazing experiences. This includes our guests, local community and of course, our team. We seek people that are passionate, willing to learn and grow, are hard working and can have fun while doing it!

Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!


CURRENT OPENINGS

FOH (Front of house) Hospo leader + duty manager - MONTEITH’S BREWERY

You will:

  • Be part of our tight knit leadership and wider team

  • Be available to work at least one day during the weekendConfident and capable of being a shift manager for a team of 4-10 members (on some shifts)

  • Support our Experience Manager

  • Work closely with our Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure smooth service

  • Work alongside a high-performing, positive crew who back each other every shift

  • Make cocktails, coffees, and serve our award-winning beers, wines, and food

  • Bring beer knowledge to the table – or be keen to build it with us

  • Be a tour guide and take our famous Monteith’s Brewery tours

You should apply if you:

  • Love to provide hospitality and have at least 6 months bar experience

  • Have strong leadership and communication skills

  • Are keen on growth and development

  • Are at least 20 years old (as Duty Managers Certificate is required for the role). We would help the right candidate get their DM Certificate.

  • Are keen to join a family run, locally owned and operated business

  • Are a NZ resident or have a valid NZ work permit

Email your CV and cover letter to hospo@thebrewery.co.nz and join the crew!

CHEF DE PARTIE - MONTEITH’S BREWERY

You will:

  • Be part of our tight knit kitchen and wider team

  • Be available to work at least one weekend day

  • Confidentiality run your own section (grill, larder, fryer, dessert) – opportunities to upskill 

  • Deliver top-quality food with care, passion and precision

  • Work alongside a high-performing, positive crew who back each other every shift

  • Run a clean, safe, and well-prepped section

  • Support service delivery through good communication and teamwork

  • Take pride in your kitchen and contribute to our ongoing success

You should apply if you:

  • Have previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

  • Hungry – for work, for success and to keep learning

  • Are passionate about food and always keen to learn more

  • Show up on time, ready to go, and with a “let’s do it” attitude

  • An understanding of the importance of our Food Control Plan (experience with Safe Food Pro is a plus)

  • Organisational qualities - mature, professional and uses initiative

  • You want to be part of a kitchen crew that backs each other and gets the job done well

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • NCEA Level 1 (essential, if a NZ resident)

  • 2 years+ of relevant work experience in a commercial kitchen (essential)

  • Fluent English (essential)

  • Hospitality or Tourism related qualifications (preferable)

  • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery - Level 3 and 4 (preferable, if a NZ resident)

Full time, Ideal candidates are available to start in mid-late September.
Email your CV and cover letter to hospo@thebrewery.co.nz and join the crew!


FOH (Front of house) Summer Superstars  - Monteith’s brewery

Casual and Part Time – Monteith’s Brewery

Both casual and part-time positions available, perfect for students returning home for the break. Join us over the busy summer, earn a bit of extra cash before heading back to uni, and have a blast doing it.
Must work at least one weekend day.

Email your CV and cover letter to hospo@thebrewery.co.nz and join the crew!



Permanent Part-Time Cleaner – Monteith’s Brewery

10–15 hours week, 5–6 days. Attention to detail, pride in your work, and a thorough approach to cleaning. Must work one weekend morning. Perfect side hustle – get it done, grab some extra cash, and the rest of the day is yours.

Email your CV and cover letter to hospo@thebrewery.co.nz and join the crew!

OUR TEAM PERKS

  • WORK WITH A CREW OF ABSOLUTE LEGENDS

  • GOOD LAUGHS, GREAT BANTER AND EPIC SERVICE

  • EXPANDING BUSINESS

  • 50% TEAM DISCOUNT ON FOOD AND DRINKS

  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, PERSONAL GROWTH

  • OPEN BOOK MANAGEMENT – WE SHARE BUSINESS DATA AND EMPOWER OUR TEAM TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SUCCESS

If there’s nothing available that sounds like you but you’d love to join our team, feel free to send your CV and cover letter to hospo@thebrewery.co.nz — we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities. Cheers!