Kitchen Mama

If you’re the kind of person who thinks that a clean kitchen, a safe environment, and the smell of fresh polpette or a surprise crostata now and then can make someone’s day just a little better — well, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

You’re not just keeping the kitchen clean — you’re keeping the community warm.

At The Social Hub, a kitchen is much more than a place to cook. It’s a space where connections are made, independence grows, and late-night pasta debates turn into lifelong friendships. As Kitchen Host, you’re the go-to person for the student community: a mentor, a kitchen coach, and sometimes the hero who knows exactly where the corkscrew is hiding. You’re the one making sure the community kitchen runs like a dream – clean, welcoming, and always stocked – but more importantly, you're creating a space where students feel happy, safe, and at home.

Whether it’s their first time living away from home or they’re seasoned international travelers, your friendly support helps them learn the ropes of kitchen life. From food safety to recipe basics, and yes, even the sacred art of doing the dishes, you’re teaching them life skills that go way beyond the plate.

About The Social Hub

The Social Hub is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer, it offers student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces.

What You’ll Do

• Be a welcoming presence in the kitchen
• Maintain the kitchen as a clean, safe, and fun space for everyone
• Teach basic cooking and food safety skills in an approachable, hands-on way
• Support students in becoming confident, independent, and respectful users of the space
• Encourage a sense of ownership and responsibility among the student community
• Occasionally assist with simple food prep or host small cooking activities
• Ensure kitchen equipment and food stocks are in good shape and well maintained
• Handle cleaning tasks with care and a big smile – floors, cookware, and surfaces included
• Spot and report broken items or maintenance needs

Who are you?

• A people person! Friendly, approachable and always ready to lend a hand
• Background in kitchens, cooking classes, or community work
• Naturally tidy and organized, but also great with people
• Motivated, flexible, and unfazed by a busy kitchen during peak hours
• Fluent in English and Italian – any extra language is a big plus!
• Legally allowed to work, and based already in Italy
• You genuinely care about others, especially young people starting a new chapter in their live

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at a dynamic, young, multi-national company
• A chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a young person’s life
• The chance to learn and grow in your role, with the potential for growth within or across the company
• Access to the TSH facilities, including staff experiences, canteen and gym
• A wonderful workplace to call home, events, fun colleagues, and benefits