A great opportunity to stay in exclusive Positano on the Amalfi Coast
Description
We are the only hostel in the extremely picturesque Amalfi Coast town of Positano. The hostel overlooks both the town center and the sea, and provides easy access to the surrounding mountains. It is also within easy reach of Pompei, Napoli, Vesuvius, Sorrento, and Capri.
The focus of the hostel changes throughout the year, changing in order to best accommodate our guests. Generally, this means that, from the middle of May to middle of September, we primarily aim to make the hostel a lively, fun place. During the rest of the year, the main emphasis is on making the hostel feel homely.
In addition to accommodation (which is very expensive in Positano), you will receive:
> breakfast - anything off the Hostel's breakfast menu;
> lunch - usually pasta, salad, pizza, etc.;
> dinner - anything off the Hostel's dinner menu.
Positano is the best place from which to explore the Amalfi Coast, visit the islands of Capri or Ischia, or take trips to see the archaeology of Pompeii or Ercerlano. We are also close to Sorrento and Napoli. Positano is the most exclusive part of the region, and the scenery is spectacular.
For 2014, we are looking for workawayers to fill two roles, and to be able to alternate between those two roles. These roles will run from the middle of April to the end of September. We are looking for people who can commit to staying at least two months. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate couples.
The focus of the hostel changes throughout the year, changing in order to best accommodate our guests. Generally, this means that, from the middle of May to middle of September, we primarily aim to make the hostel a lively, fun place. During the rest of the year, the main emphasis is on making the hostel feel homely.
In addition to accommodation (which is very expensive in Positano), you will receive:
> breakfast - anything off the Hostel's breakfast menu;
> lunch - usually pasta, salad, pizza, etc.;
> dinner - anything off the Hostel's dinner menu.
Positano is the best place from which to explore the Amalfi Coast, visit the islands of Capri or Ischia, or take trips to see the archaeology of Pompeii or Ercerlano. We are also close to Sorrento and Napoli. Positano is the most exclusive part of the region, and the scenery is spectacular.
For 2014, we are looking for workawayers to fill two roles, and to be able to alternate between those two roles. These roles will run from the middle of April to the end of September. We are looking for people who can commit to staying at least two months. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate couples.
Area
Campania
Type of help
Other,Helping with Tourists,
Animal care,
Help in the house,
General Maintenance
Help
Morning shift
The morning shift runs from 6am, and lasts 5 1/2hrs. You will alternate between this shift and the afternoon shift approximately once every two weeks.
This shift revolves around serving breakfast to the hostel's guests.
The period from 6am to 7:30am will focus on opening up the kitchen area, making the terrace area ready for guests, and preparing to cook and serve breakfast.
Breakfast service commences at 7:30am and runs through to 10:30am. During this time, you may be involved in taking orders, making hot and cold drinks; you will also take breakfasts out to guests, and bring back them back on the guest has finished eating/drinking.
From around 10:30am, for an hour, you will help clean-up and closedown the kitchen.
The shift finishes at 11:30am.
Afternoon shift
This shift starts at midday, and runs through to 7pm. You will alternate between this shift and the breakfast shift approximately once every two weeks.
The emphasis of this shift is on cleaning the hostel rooms, with around 1 ½ being spent on other cleaning activities.
The morning shift runs from 6am, and lasts 5 1/2hrs. You will alternate between this shift and the afternoon shift approximately once every two weeks.
This shift revolves around serving breakfast to the hostel's guests.
The period from 6am to 7:30am will focus on opening up the kitchen area, making the terrace area ready for guests, and preparing to cook and serve breakfast.
Breakfast service commences at 7:30am and runs through to 10:30am. During this time, you may be involved in taking orders, making hot and cold drinks; you will also take breakfasts out to guests, and bring back them back on the guest has finished eating/drinking.
From around 10:30am, for an hour, you will help clean-up and closedown the kitchen.
The shift finishes at 11:30am.
Afternoon shift
This shift starts at midday, and runs through to 7pm. You will alternate between this shift and the breakfast shift approximately once every two weeks.
The emphasis of this shift is on cleaning the hostel rooms, with around 1 ½ being spent on other cleaning activities.
Languages spoken
Italian, English, and Spanish
Accommodation
Dedicated staff accommodation is available.
What else ...
Applications will need to be supported by an up to date CV/resume and references - we can provide an email address following initial application. We contact all references you give and ask them to provide a reference either in writing or over the 'phone. Success at this stage will lead to a Skype interview.
We are looking for someone who can commit to a longer stay, as continuity is very important; we are looking for a two month stay.
We are looking for someone who can commit to a longer stay, as continuity is very important; we are looking for a two month stay.
Some more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Volunteering hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Photos
Click to enlarge
Host ref number: 15741951964d
Feedback left about host
I had a fantastic six weeks. Cristiana and Peter are great hosts and you quickly feel at home in this beautiful place. The work was fair and flexible. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I miss the evenings on the terrace, chatting with people from all over the world and enjoying the great food - especially Cristiana's homemade more
Tania is smart, hardworking, and super friendly. It was great to have Tania around, as she was always really positive and social - she gets on with everyone, and is very kind/good-natured. Tania primarily worked at reception, and was both a quick study, and accurate at performing this role. Thanks so much for coming to stay with us, and we wish more
(Excellent)
[21/10/2012]
by Josephine
I spent just under a month here and absolutely loved it. It is a stunning place filled with amazing people who quickly became like family. We spent many nights laughing with guests or relaxing on the beach and enjoying the amazing heat of Positano. The food is to die for, as is the atmosphere! So glad I came, wish it was for longer!
Brendon is a good natured and easy going guy, who is also very level headed. He was always enthusiastic and focused, and was great at learning new tasks - he was able to apply what he had learned very quickly, giving excellent customer service, and passing on what he had learnt to other team members. As such, we found Brendon to be a very good more
Brendon is a good natured and easy going guy, who is also very level headed. He was always enthusiastic and focused, and was great at learning new tasks - he was able to apply what he had learned very quickly, giving excellent customer service, and passing on what he had learnt to other team members. As such, we found Brendon to be a very good more
(Very good)
[20/08/2012]
by Chase
You will fall in love with Positano and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere here! For me the highlights of my stay were getting to know the other staff members and enjoying the views of the sea.
Be aware that almost everyone speaks english at the hostel. I was expecting to pick up some Italian and was a bit surprised--but I am still more than more
Be aware that almost everyone speaks english at the hostel. I was expecting to pick up some Italian and was a bit surprised--but I am still more than more
(Very good)
[20/08/2012]
by Chase
You will fall in love with Positano and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere here! For me the highlights of my stay were getting to know the other staff members and enjoying the views of the sea.
Be aware that almost everyone speaks english at the hostel. I was expecting to pick up some Italian and was a bit surprised--but I am still more than more
Be aware that almost everyone speaks english at the hostel. I was expecting to pick up some Italian and was a bit surprised--but I am still more than more
(Excellent)
[19/08/2012]
by Harmony
The past month has been the most wonderful month of my trip, mostly because of the amazing people I met and talked to while working at the hostel. I got attached to the place and didn't want to leave. The view from the terrace also strongly contributed to my attachment as it is not everyday that I get to bartend or sit with guests and absorb the more
(Very good)
[06/08/2012]
by sophia
Bianca is an experienced and capable worker in the hospitality field. She got on well with other members of staff, and was very reliable. Best wishes, Bianca - Peter and Cristiana.
Tilly has been excellent. Re-reading her workaway profile, I find it to be an excellent description of someone who been extremely good natured, smart, and with a very unpretentious/well balanced personality. Tilly's upbeat personality means that she fits well in a team environment, and when working by herself. Best wishes, Tilly - Peter and more
(Very good)
[25/07/2012]
Jessica
Jessica is good at multi-tasking and thinking on her feet. She also enjoys working to produce good quality results. We found Jessica able to work as part of a team or by herself equally well. Best wishes for you future travels, Jessica - Peter and Cristiana.
(Excellent)
[24/05/2012]
Lisbeth
if you are ever so lucky to have her you will not want to let her go.
reliable, honest, very hard working, polite, respectful, simply what you wish to find!!!
reliable, honest, very hard working, polite, respectful, simply what you wish to find!!!
Hoku and Ricky were brilliant from start to finish. Very good with guests, conscientious, and great team members.
(Excellent)
[11/03/2012]
by Hoku
Cristiana, Peter, Kiki and Louie were amazing! Such great people, Kiki and Louie are their sweet puppies, that made sure you felt at home from the start. So sweet they even made my husband and I a birthday cake and got us a present for our birthdays... They go above and beyond. They were so amazing that we consider them family because that is how more
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