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Explore the coast and learn about the local cuisine in Porto Palermo, Albania

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Together with my partner, we have built two restaurants, in the coastal area or south Albania. Our goal was to create something cool in the area and help make the area a popular destination.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    1 - In the south coast of Albania, you will be able to experience the hospitable Albanian culture. Working in a restaurant, especially during summer season, allows you to interact with many people from the area and learn more about our culture.

    2- You will be able to learn about the fresh local produce, as well as the Albanian and mediterranean cuisine.
    You will also be able to go for fishing trips during sunrise/ sunset.

    3 - Working in seasonal restaurant such as ours allowes you to interact with many people including tourists from many different countries. The number of tourists in Albania is growing daily, and to a certain extent, it is still an "intact" country to explore, especially where we are located.

    4- You will be able to explore the the many different beaches (most of them still virgin), as well as the old villages of Himare and Qeparo, as well as the Castle of Porto Palermo in your time off.

    Most importantly, we believe that you will make good friends and good memories here < 3

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We provide a salary (which is 400 euros a month, for 40 hours/week). We also take care of the insurance requirements and provide the meals for you.

    - Waiter Assistants: responsible for cleaning and gathering the tables; helping the waiter to bring bread or drinks to new tables before the food order is taken by the waiter; if needed to bring the dishes from the kitchen to the waiter, or to the customer;

    - Grill Cook / Deep Fry Cook (to make fries and fried seafood); to assemble burgers

    -Kitchen Helper: help prep fish (fish gutter) & vegetables for cooking

    - Cleaner: to help clean the kitchen and outside area, to organise dishes, run the dishwasher

    - Bartender: To make coffee, prepare glasses of wine and other soft drinks for the waiter to pick up

    -Professional Photographer

    - General Maintenance: repairing what might need fixing, paint, emptying trash bins, removing debris such as leaves, seaweed, cigarettes etc., from the beach, boats cleaning, some minor landscaping like watering plants

    - Small boat/speed boat driver: to do short trips around the coast with tourists.
    Note: boat driving license needed

    - Boat Tours Ticket Seller

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Albanian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer for our staff accomodation in container homes. These container homes have been just built a couple of months ago.

    We will provide for breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner depending on the shift that you will be working

    Details of Accomodation:

    - Ample Sleeping Area: The containers have 4 bunk style beds each.
    - Bathroom: The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink & mirror.
    - Washing Machine: Each of the container homes has a washing machine.
    - Climatization: The containers homes have ventilation and air conditioning.
    - Location: The location of the container homes is a 15 min drive away from the restaurants, in a secure area.

    Note: We will arrange the transportation to and from the restaurants.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Reaching us: With regard to public transportation, there are buses that depart from the main bus terminal in Tirana/ or the terminal at the Tirana Airport, to Himara. We will then meet with you at the bus stop there.

    You can also fly from you country to Corfu Airport (Greece) and then take a short ferry of 30-40 minutes to Saranda, Albania.

    Uniform: We provide T-shirts with our logo and we request that you please wear closed shoes (trainers) during the working hours.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 428223677195

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An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs sits under large umbrellas, beside a small white building decorated with sea-themed murals, surrounded by scenic green hills.
A rocky coastline meets clear blue sea under a bright sky. An island with gentle green hills sits in the distance, surrounded by serene waters.
A hand serves two wooden trays with burgers, thick-cut fries, ketchup, and pickles. The scene is set near an open rustic wooden door, outdoors.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a group of people seated at tables, surrounded by a tranquil atmosphere, with a picturesque backdrop of trees and a body of water.
The image depicts a serene beach scene at sunset, featuring a tranquil body of water, a solitary umbrella, and boats on the water\'s surface, set against a vibrant sky.
The image depicts a room with a bunk bed, featuring a metal frame and white mattress, situated against a wall with a white paneling and a light-colored floor.
The image depicts a serene outdoor seating area with a stone wall, umbrellas, and wooden tables and chairs, set against a picturesque hillside backdrop.
The image depicts a row of small, brown buildings with white trim and windows, illuminated by a spotlight on a tree in the center of the courtyard.

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