About the hostel

Little Drifter Melbourne is a backpacker hostel in the Melbourne CBD, part of the Drifter brand that mixes boutique hotel style with hostel life across Australia and New Zealand. Drifter welcomes staff and guests from every background.

The job

Drifter is hiring a casual Host for its Melbourne CBD hostel. You are the guests' main point of contact from the moment they arrive until they leave, and you keep the place running smoothly around the clock.

What you'll do

• Welcome guests and handle quick, easy check-ins
• Share tips on local food, nightlife and the best sunrise spots
• Jump in wherever needed, from making coffee to turning over rooms and dealing with spills
• Spot jobs that need doing and handle them without being asked

Schedule

Casual shifts with flexible hours. The hostel runs 24/7, so you need to be available for overnight and weekend shifts.

Pay and perks

• Access to Drifter hostels across Australia and New Zealand
• Discounted stays for you, your family and your travel group
• Discounts on everyday brands
• Online learning courses
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Optional work-for-accommodation programme so you can live close to work with your rent covered

Who they're looking for

• Professional, friendly and consistent, and a strong team player
• Able to take direction and show initiative
• Comfortable in a busy setting and good at solving problems
• Experience connecting with guests from many backgrounds
• Hotel or hostel experience is a big plus, especially with Mews or a similar property management system
• Mandarin is a bonus

How to apply

Send your CV.