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πŸ”₯πŸ’° Kitchen Manager – South of France πŸ½οΈπŸ„β€β™‚οΈπŸŒŠ

The experience

Ready to swap the office for ocean waves? πŸŒ΄β˜€οΈ Join our sunny surf camp in Messanges, just steps from the beach, and lead our surf kitchen dream team! No heavy cooking β€” just light food prep, kitchen coordination, and keeping the vibe smooth.
πŸ’° Monthly help + 🍽️ Meals + πŸ›οΈ Accommodation
πŸ“ Under the pines, near the waves β€” your summer paradise!

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As our Kitchen Manager, you'll be part of the core team making the camp run smoothly. You’ll be responsible for light cooking tasks, kitchen organization, and leading a small team during meal prep. In return, we offer a monthly salary, accommodation, and full board – all while living the beach life in the South of France with an awesome surf crew!

Activities & Shift

Your daily activities include:

Preparing and organizing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (buffet-style, no Γ  la carte)

Coordinating helpers and ensuring smooth kitchen operations

Managing inventory and keeping the kitchen clean

Working approximately 8 hours/day with breaks in between
You’ll have time to surf, rest, or enjoy the camp atmosphere outside of your shift.

Rules

Rules
Kitchen experience is required (basic food prep, hygiene, team coordination)

Respect food safety and cleanliness standards

Be punctual and responsible with your shift

Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

No drugs or excessive alcohol use during your stay

Days off are arranged in advance with the team lead