Assistant Manager Wanted

Assistant Manager Wanted

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 a fixed 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

• Covering 2 assistant manager days per week
• 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

Perks

• Free sauna use
• 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

Role Details

• Location: Fern & Thistle, Benhar, Otago
• 2 fixed assistant manager days per week
• Additional paid hours may be available
• Pay based on experience

To apply, please send your CV and a short note about yourself to:

fernandthistlenz@gmail.com