What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager position at Red Cottage?
About Red Cottage:
Red Cottage is the Northeast’s largest operator of premier short-term rental homes and estates, providing full-service management with exceptional care and oversight for homeowners, and best in-class hospitality for guests.
Role Summary:
As the House Manager you will be our “boots on the ground,” managing quality assurance by safeguarding property conditions, solving light operation issues, and ensuring the property is guest-ready. You’ll work a flexible, part-time schedule that may include weekends and some holidays. The role is perfect for a hospitality-minded troubleshooter who enjoys variety, autonomy, and task management.
● Conduct property inspections after guest departures for damages and before guest arrivals to ensure full compliance with Red Cottage standards for cleanliness, maintenance, and overall upkeep.
● Maintain on-hand inventory, confirming each area of the property is stocked with the supplies and equipment required for seamless operations.
● Respond promptly to issues and requests—via email, phone, text, or tickets—on behalf of guests, homeowners, and the internal operations team.
- Work directly with the Housekeeping Team, completing assigned tasks and providing support as directed.
● Perform light housekeeping and routine maintenance as needed (e.g., touch-up cleaning, linen changes, furniture re-staging, replacing light bulbs, filters, or batteries, and basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting).
● Occasionally interact with guests and homeowner
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
● 1 year of hospitality, experience in Hospitality Maintenance and/or Real Estate are a plus
● Availability to work on weekends and holidays, with an overall flexible work schedule to fit business needs
● Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
● Ability to spend a majority of working time standing and walking with the ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, stoop, and occasionally push, pull, and lift more than 25 lbs.
● Excellent self-management skills, communication, and the ability to prioritize and deliver work to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced environment
● Identify problems and propose solutions
● Must reside in the designated area.
● Provide references
Job Type: Part-time, 20 - 25 hours per week
Work Location: Bennington, VT
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bennington, VT 05201 (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $23