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Hey Workawayers! 👋
We’re a young and dynamic company managing small hospitality properties and opening up a new hostel in the heart of Bologna. We’re looking for a new team member to help us with daily operations. You will find a stimulating environment with loads of new activities such as weekly dinners and music nights. If you love cleaning, meeting people, have an eye for detail, and want to experience life in one of Italy’s most vibrant cities, keep reading!
What We’re Looking For:
🌍 High proficiency in English (Italian is a big plus!)
🧹 Experience as a cleaner
🛠️ Experience in hospitality is highly preferred
🔧 Basic maintenance skills are a huge bonus
💼 Availability to commit for at least one year
If you’re responsible, friendly, and ready to immerse yourself in Italian culture while gaining hands-on hospitality experience, we’d love to hear from you!
MIN STAY: 12 MONTHS
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Culture
Water sports
Nature
Camping
Team sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the chance to meet and speak with people from all over the world, since you will manage the check in and meet and welcome every guest. We will also have weekly activities such as dinners, music or movie nights.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are a small and young team, working in hospitality structures and opening a new hostel located in the heart of Bologna. We pride ourselves on creating a clean, comfortable, and inclusive environment for our guests.
Description:
The role involves cleaning and managing the daily tasks of our new hostel. You will be in charge of laundry and maintaining a neat and organised space for the guests as well as helping out with check-in procedures.
What We Offer:
🏠 Accommodation: A private room with a shared bathroom, right outside the walls of the city center of Bologna—everything is within walking distance!
💶 Salary: €1000/month for about 30/40 hours of work per week.
🕰️ Flexible Schedule: Perfect for digital nomads—you’ll have plenty of free time for your own projects!
The main responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensuring that guest rooms and common areas are clean, tidy, and well-maintained. This includes regular housekeeping tasks, managing linens, and monitoring the condition of facilities.
- Guest Relations: Welcoming guests upon arrival, assisting with check-ins and check-outs, and providing information or support during their stay to ensure a positive experience.
- Logistics and Coordination: Managing schedules for cleaning and guest turnover, coordinating with other staff members or external service providers when necessary.
- Basic Maintenance: Performing minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of the facilities.
The position requires approximately 30 hours of work per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate peak guest arrival times. Strong English skills are essential, while knowledge of Italian and previous hospitality experience are highly preferred. Basic maintenance skills are considered a valuable asset.
We provide: Private room accommodation and salary as per Workaway t&c.
Digital nomads welcome.
MIN STAY: 12 MONTHS
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom with desk and closet. Bathroom is shared.
What else ...
You can arrange for your time off as you prefer once you complete your daily tasks. Bologna offers a lot of opportunities no matter what your interests are. You can do cooking classes, sport activities or cultural sightings and museum visits.
You will be supported by our wonderful team members throughout your whole stay with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads would have the perfect environment to work in the hostel, since they have private space and more than enough time
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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