Sri Lanka
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I have over 10 years of experience in the banking industry. I was working in the areas of investment/credit analysis and evaluations, marketing in both investment and retail banking. I currently run a hostel with my fiancé aka the bladress who has a record in crossing the US continent in roller blades to raise funds for education for women in Kenya.
Seconds is located in Colombo 05, the property is within 8 km of all major city locations. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.
All rooms have air conditioning, and some units at the hostel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Bandaranaike International Airport is 36 km from the property.
Currently our hostel is operational but having a garden renovation with a pool, café, and an entertainment centre (gaming, movies, karaoke, music etc etc…)
The hostel is a best reviewed accommodation in Colombo.
We are interested in people who are capable of ;
- organising events and bring in the crowd for parties, yoga events, game events, etc etc…
- social media promotions and developing related facilities
- IT related persons who can do programming and software
- café operators and chefs who can run a small café
- Gardners
- Artists - music, paintings etc etc
- wood work and development skills
- Need a receptionist, with a pleasant attitude who is good in handling guests. The ideal person should be able to communicate in English manage the guests arrivals and checkouts.
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
The work away will be given a detailed tour plan of Sri Lanka which also has most of the cultural locations, to help them with their own tour plan.
The team member will get the experience of managing a property and will expose them to an overall experience in the hostpitality industry, with a Sri Lankan touch to it. From a warm welcome to helping the guests plan out their trip here in Sri Lanka.
We are interested in people who are capable of ;
- organising events and bring in the crowd for parties, yoga events, game events, etc etc…
- social media promotions and developing related facilities
- IT related persons who can do programming and software
- café operators and chefs who can run a small café
- Gardners
- Artists - music, paintings etc etc
- wood work and development skills
- Need a receptionist, with a pleasant attitude who is good in handling guests. The ideal person should be able to communicate in English manage the guests arrivals and checkouts.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Air conditioned dorm room with a bunk bed and a locker will be provided. All guests use shared bathrooms with hot water shower.
There is a small pool the workawayer can use to cool off on a hot day. There is wifi available on the property.
breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Travel about in Colombo
Hangout with international travellers
Enjoy the events organised
Learn Sri Lankan cooking
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Yes we are capable of hosting digital nomads
Yes, we have parking spaces
Pet friendly but need to disclose the type of pet.
More than two
4-5 hours a day, max 5 days a week
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
