Summer season help in our small and friendly restaurant in South West France

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  Description

  We are a British couple who have been living in France for the past four years, running a small, friendly, seasonal restaurant in a beautiful touristic village in The Charente. Our lively village has a charming square surrounded by restaurants, bars and artisan shops, and welcomes hundreds of visitors from Europe and around the world, each Summer.
  We are lifelong animal lovers/owners and have a friendly young dog and we all LOVE living in the French countryside!
  When we are not working, we enjoy walks with our dog, socialising with friends and traveling around Europe.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Hospitality/Tourism
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  From our own youthful travels, we believe traveling and working in different countries offers great life experiences and enhances personal growth.
  This is a great opportunity to enjoy the french lifestyle and culture. 
From local language courses to daily interactions with guests from all around the world, especially Europe, there are plenty of opportunities for you here, and of course the chance to gain experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  KITCHEN HELPER
  We need a reliable and hardworking kitchen helper to assist our Chef.
  
  Duties include:
  - food preparation / mise en place
  - washing up
  - cleaning
  
  No experience necessary, full training given.
  But a Positive, Helpful attitude is VITAL!
  
  Work is lively, fun and BUSY and HOT!! during July and August.
  Lazy people would NOT be suitable…
  
  **IMPORTANT INFO: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS**
  
  - You MUST be an EU citizen (for short contract/ paperwork reasons).
  British passport holders CANNOT be considered.
  
  - Be able to commit to working the whole months of JULY and AUGUST.
  
  - You MUST speak a good level of English.
  Basic French would be a bonus, or a willingness to learn some on the job.
  
  - Be fit and strong. The work is physically demanding in the kitchen and involves lifting heavy trays of dishes and glasses.
  
  - Be independent and happy to occupy yourself outside of working hours. Able to enjoy living independently in the apartment provided.
  
  Hours of work will be approx 30 hours over 5 or 5 and a half days per week, during lunchtimes and evenings. Leaving you enough time to enjoy the local area.
  Minimum wage will be paid.
  
  On work days meals will be provided in the restaurant, before or after service.
  
  ONE worker required. NON smoker.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is an independent newly refurbished studio apartment, close to our restaurant and also the village square.
  Small open plan lounge-dining area. Kitchenette, for the preparation of breakfast, simple meals and snacks. Modern shower room with toilet.
  Kingsize bed on mezzanine and single bed in dressing room.
  French TV and free WIFI.

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  What else ...

  All village amenities are within a short walking distance, along with nearby recreational activities of river swimming by the sandy river beach, canoe and kayak hire, tennis courts and walking opportunities in the surrounding countryside. We live in beautiful, but rural countryside. We are surrounded by fields of sunflowers, maize and wild meadows.
  Other pretty villages and two larger towns are 20 mins away by car.
  Your own transport would be ideal If you like exploring. The large town of Angouleme is 45 mins away. Bergerac 60 mins and Bordeaux 90 mins. Local train services are fairly decent, the nearest station is 15 mins drive away. Local bus services only run twice daily; early morning and late afternoon.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Good wifi and a kitchen table (desk?!) is available in our studio apartment.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Dedicated parking just outside the village for caravans, mobile homes and camper vans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Approx 30 hours per week