Company description

Ebbio is a restored 13th century Tuscan farm house that has transformed into a tranquil retreat center surrounded by organic olive orchards, vineyard, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and lavender fields. We make our own wine, olive oil, and grow produce to create creative vegetarian meals for our retreat guests. We are a woman-owned and operated business.

Job description

The Hospitality Manager is a crucial member of the Ebbio staff, working to oversee other staff members and acting as primary point of contact with retreat/agriturismo guests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Event and retreat management.
• Reception & registration of guests; introduction & implementation of house rules.
• Assisting retreat leaders and guests in schedule development & booking transportation, restaurants, massages, wine tastings, etc.
• Responding to hospitality inquiries and planning for future seasons.
• Weekly shopping & errands (groceries, hardware store, etc.).
• Assisting in planning weekly menus and communicating & accommodating dietary restrictions; assisting in daily meal service (table setting & clearing).
• Special activity planning & implementation: farm tours, cooking classes, etc.
• Marketing efforts (social media, newsletter, etc.).
• Continuing Ebbio cookbook project.
• Manage inventory of Ebbio products and selling in “Ebbio market”.
• Assisting in seasonal agricultural needs (harvest such as figs, grapes, olives, etc.)

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficiency in spoken and written English required (if not native speaker).
• Proficiency in spoken and written Italian required (if not native speaker).

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize needs, and think on your feet.
• Flexibility to take on tasks and roles that are needed on any given day (and change daily).
• Strong communicator who enjoys working with new people from different backgrounds.
• Experience in hospitality management, customer service, business marketing & administration, and client expansion.
• Knowledge of Italian agriculture, cuisine, history, etc.
• Must be comfortable working in a female-run business environment.
• Must be comfortable working flexible hours depending on client and farm needs.

• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle (if using Ebbio vehicle instead of your own).

Compensation & Logistics

• EU work authorization is REQUIRED. No Visa sponsorship available.
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Seasonal or annual contract dependent on availability & experience.
• Vegetarian meals provided (brunch & dinner).
• Lodging onsite may or may not be included in compensation package.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

April 30, 2023