Assistant Manager Wanted

Clutha NZ; Otago; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Potential for extra paid hours

Job summary

Clutha NZ is seeking a reliable Assistant Manager for Fern & Thistle in Benhar, Otago. This part-time role involves 2 days per week with the potential for extra paid hours in cleaning and guest support tasks. The ideal candidate will be experienced, organized, and customer-focused to provide a high standard of service.

You will assist with room preparations, guest check-ins, and general property tasks while ensuring cleanliness and presentation of the property.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cleaning, accommodation, hospitality, or housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly when required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning rooms, bathrooms, and event spaces.
• Preparing rooms for guest arrivals and checking readiness.
• Assisting with guest communication and enquiries.
• Supporting property presentation and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Cleaning Skills

Customer Focus

Job description

Fern & Thistle is looking for a reliable, hands‑on Assistant Manager to cover 2 days per week at our historic accommodation and events property in Benhar.

This role is paid at afixed rate for the 2 rostered assistant manager days, with the option to earn extra paid hours during the day for additional work such as cleaning, bed‑making, room resets, guest support, and general property tasks.

Key Duties

• Cleaning rooms, bathrooms, shared areas, and event spaces
• Making beds and preparing rooms for guest arrivals
• Checking rooms are guest‑ready before check‑in
• Helping with guest communication, check‑ins, and enquiries
• Supporting housekeeping, supplies, and property presentation
• Assisting with events, whole‑house bookings, and special requests
• Helping with general property tasks where needed

Pay Structure

• Fixed rate for the 2 assistant manager days
• Extra hours available during the day for cleaning and other duties
• Extra hours paid based on experience and responsibilities
• Free coffee
• Other perks may be available

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Based in Balclutha or within 10 minutes’ drive of Benhar
• Reliable, honest, and able to work independently
• Confident cleaning and presenting rooms to a high standard
• Practical, organised, and good with communication
• Friendly, professional, and customer‑focused with guests
• Great with people
• Flexible with some weekend or short‑notice availability when required
• Experienced in cleaning, accommodation, hospitality, or housekeeping preferred
• Location: Fern & Thistle, Benhar, Otago
• 2 fixed assistant manager days per week
• Additional paid hours may be available
• Pay based on experience