Vacancies

OPEN POSITIONS 2026

Casa Lawa is on the lookout for passionate creatives to join its team in 2026. Find below all open vacancies!
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To apply to any of the positions, please click the link below to fill our the form.

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For any inquiries please email elisabetta@casalawa.com
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Applications are open until January 20th.

Head Chef

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1. Overview
Lead Casa Lawa’s culinary operations, overseeing daily kitchen activities, menus, and food experiences. Freelance role from March to October 2026, with the possibility of renewal.
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2. Scope of Work
Manage kitchen operations for daily meals, retreats, house rentals, and events. Contribute to creative culinary projects, content creation, and food design initiatives.

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3. Responsibilities

Prepare daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for guests as required
Supervise kitchen operations during large events (weddings, private parties up to 75 guests, retreats up to 15 participants) and source sous chefs and supporting staff
Collaborate with guest chefs to maintain high culinary standards
Purchase groceries and manage kitchen inventory
Support creative culinary projects (for example Casa Lawa Cookbook)
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the kitchen

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4. Requirements

Can speak basic Italian
Fluent in English
Valid driving license and comfortable with driving (manual preferred)
Own a company or be able to issue invoices
Minimum five years’ experience in restaurant, bakery, or similar culinary industries
Curious about hospitality as an artistic medium

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5. Timeframe

Onboarding: 2 weeks starting 15 March 2026

Active contact: 15 March to October 2026

Possibility to apply for half season: April–June or July–October‍

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6. Location
Casa Lawa; on-site presence required.

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7. Contract Type
Freelance contract with gross monthly pay €2,000 for 40h/week, plus overtime and project-specific tasks

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8. Benefits

Accommodation included
Transportation (car) included
10 days holiday (dates by agreement)

Artist in Residence

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1. Overview
The Artist in Residence collaborates with Casa Lawa on commissioned creative work aligned with the house’s artistic direction and visual identity. Engagement is project-based.

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2. Scope of Work
Develop visual work that enhances Casa Lawa’s cultural and creative activities, both for specific events and brand activations and for the overall brand image assets. Deliverables are agreed upon before the start of each commission. The rights of the work remain with Casa Lawa.

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3. Responsibilities

Provide digital files, documentation, or materials linked to the commissioned work

Develop high-quality commissioned work within agreed timelines
Participate in discussions and reviews with the creative director when relevant

4. Requirements

Works with craft, food, objects, textiles, ceramics, social media, photography
Work with color as emotion, rhythm, or memory
Curious about hospitality as an artistic medium
Professional experience as an artist with a strong portfolio
Ability to work independently and remotely
Able to invoice through VAT registration or equivalent

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5. Timeframe

January 1 - June 30 2026

July 1 - December 31 2026

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6. Location
Fully remote; on-site presence only if specified in the project brief.

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7. Contract Type
Project-based commission, details to be discussed.

Graphic Design Internship

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1. Overview
Support Casa Lawa’s brand, visual communication, and content development. Fully remote, part-time internship.

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2. Scope of Work
Contribute to brand assets, visual layouts, social media design, printed materials, and other creative outputs.

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3. Responsibilities

Create digital and print materials following Casa Lawa’s style guidelines
Work on layouts, templates, visual concepts, and social media assets
Participate in feedback sessions with the creative director
Deliver work in editable formats on schedule

4. Requirements

Graphic design or related background
Familiarity with design softwares and Canva for presentations
Ability to work independently and remotely

5. Timeframe
January 1 - June 30 2026

July 1 - December 31 2026

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6. Location
Fully remote.

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7. Engament Type
Part-time Internship.

Wedding Planner

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1. Overview
Coordinate and manage wedding events hosted at Casa Lawa on a project basis. Focus on client coordination and guest management.

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2. Scope of Work
Each engagement is tied to a specific wedding project and involves managing client relations, guest experience, and coordination with the Casa Lawa team.

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3. Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for couples, ensuring clear and timely communication
Manage guest-related logistics: RSVPs, accommodation, transport, special requests
Support couples in shaping overall flow and experience
Coordinate with Casa Lawa team on guest lists, schedules, and expectations
Oversee guest-facing aspects on the wedding day
Maintain high standards reflecting Casa Lawa’s hospitality

4. Requirements

Strong client-facing and organisational skills
Experience in event or wedding planning
Flexibility and ability to adapt to client needs
Knowledge of English and Italian
Based in Italy
Able to drive and travel independently
Able to invoice through VAT registration or equivalent

5. Timeframe
Project-based, per wedding event in the 2026 season.

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6. Location
Preferably Sicily-based; if elsewhere in Italy, must be available to travel to events.

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7. Contract Type
Project-based; fees defined per event, agreed in advance.

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8. Benefits
Fees defined per event, agreed in advance.

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