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Help us as a Front Desk Manager at our Hotel in Varkala, India

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The experience

As a Front Desk Manager Volunteer at our boutique hotel in Varkala, India, you will oversee guest check-ins and check-outs, handle reservations, and provide exceptional customer service. You’ll manage daily front desk operations, address guest inquiries, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere. This role offers a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture while gaining hands-on hospitality experience in a picturesque coastal setting.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What We Expect from You:

As a Front Desk Manager Volunteer at our boutique hotel in Varkala, we expect you to be responsible for managing the front desk operations with professionalism and a friendly demeanor. Your tasks will include greeting and assisting guests with check-ins/check-outs, managing reservations, answering phone calls, and providing helpful information about the hotel and local area. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment. Clear communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a willingness to work flexible shifts. You should have a good command of English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

What You Can Expect from Us:

In return for your time and efforts, we will provide a comfortable shared room and offer breakfast and lunch daily. You will be part of a small team :)

Activities & Shift

Shifts are to be discussed

Rules

You cannot bring friends to your room or property premises and no illegal drugs will be entertained.