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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
30 Apr 2025
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Description
Fabio represents a group of former hostel guests who have saved a spectacular hostel in Menaggio, Lake Como, which was about to be transformed into an hotel. Please read carefully our requirements before applying.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Nature
Mountain
Beach
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meet people from all over the world.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
If you have been thinking for years that you wanted to try to live in Italy, this is your unique occasion!
We are looking for a very dynamic person proficient in English and in a Latin language (Italian, Spanish, French or Portuguese), from October, or February till the end of October. Minimum period is a whole season of 7 months (so not a summer job), but we give priority to those who can stay longer (from October till October).
Previous experience in hospitality or in a restaurant is a prerequisite. We are looking for a proven experience in at least one or 2 of these abilities, cooking in a professional kitchen, general maintenance, professional hospitality experience. Lake Como is a spectacular place, movie stars have their villas here. This opportunity, is paid, so it is open to applicants LIVING EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD as long as they carry a European Union Passport (27 countries excluding the UK) or a EEA passport (Switzerland, Norway or Iceland). Finally, we do not take couples or pairs of friends as we have no room, sorry. We are not able to help for a working visa, almost impossible to obtain for non European Citizens.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared room with another (same gender) staff member.
What else ...
During free hours workawayers can enjoy our beach use our bikes or hike in the mountain. There is a very good climbing wall nearby. Helping minimum 7 months. Unfortunately non EU citizens can not apply. UK citizens, unfortunately, can no longer work in Italy. Working Holiday visa holders (only available for some countries, such as AUS, NZ, CAN) may be considered. Please note that we do not assist in in the visa application process. We do not take couples or pairs of friends, we have no room, sorry.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Mennagio is a beautiful village very well located right by the lake and the hostel has an outstanding view.
I wasn’t working in the afternoons so l spent my time wandering in the village, chilling at the beach… read more
She got along very well with the hostel staff and provided a valuable help with several operational tasks, especially related to groups' welcoming including groups of children and adults with special needs.
Besides… read more
She provided a valuable help both with operational tasks, especially related to groups, and with activities addressed to the hostel's guests who appreciated very much yoga, meditation and hiking with her.
We appreciated her interest in exploring Lake Como, sightseeing,… read more
we hope Sandra will come back some day!
The hostel and the lodge are located in a beautiful place with a fantastic view.
Fabio,one of the owners,introduced me in a good way,and let me work freely,as I like it.
Good luck Leana.
