Adventure Host & Management Couple – Lake Skadar Retreat

About the role

Villa Miela, a boutique adventure lodge and retreat centre at Lake Skadar National Park in Montenegro, is looking for an experienced, hands-on couple with a hospitality background and a passion for the outdoors to manage the property. The role combines hospitality operations, guest experience, outdoor activities, team supervision and sustainable tourism. You will receive initial training and support before taking charge of the day-to-day running, working alongside two assistants and local community partners. The contract is 12 months renewable, with 8 months on and 4 months off each year.

Key responsibilities

• Manage guest arrivals, departures, changeovers and housekeeping to hotel standard, coordinating with the owners, community partners and two assistants
• Keep grounds tidy: gardening, watering, sweeping, strimming, power washing, pool upkeep, basic repairs and equipment checks (bikes, kayaks, vehicles)
• Provide hospitality, handle requests, organise transport, manage guest WhatsApp groups, take photos and videos and give guests useful information
• Lead 1-2 guided activity days per week (kayaking, walking, wild swimming, wine tasting) for groups of 4-16, liaising with community partners and driving a manual 4x4
• Source and prepare self-service breakfast baskets, occasionally cook and serve a welcome dinner
• Promote sustainable operations, volunteer for local conservation initiatives and encourage guests to recycle and respect wildlife
• Lead social media and e-marketing, create content and ask for positive online reviews
• Handle emails, coordinate with local businesses and provide monthly financial accounts for the villa

Required profile

• Previous hospitality, adventure tourism or retreat hosting experience, ideally in a nature-based or rural setting
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills, able to manage several tasks at once
• Good physical fitness and interest in leading outdoor activities
• Comfortable living and working as a couple on-site with flexible schedules
• Fluent English and ability to speak or learn Montenegrin
• Full clean manual driving licenses
• Available to arrive by mid-February 2027

What we offer

• Monthly salary of EUR 2,800 (gross) for the couple, paid in equal instalments, with a bonus scheme
• On-site accommodation: one double bedroom with private bathroom and a separate annex room with basic kitchenette
• Use of an insured vehicle when not in guest use, and work permits arranged if required
• Full training and the chance to take charge of a small, successful lodge and team

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter stating that you are a couple to the employer by email.