🌿 We’re Hiring: General Manager – Hospitality & Operations

Location: Coconat – Community and Concentrated Work in Nature (Bad Belzig, Brandenburg)
Start Date: September / October 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: Fair pay within a purpose-driven organization, with additional support for your personal and professional development.

About Coconat

Coconat is one of Germany’s leading workation destinations and a pioneer in rural innovation. Since 2017, we’ve brought together freelancers, remote teams, social entrepreneurs, and creatives from around the world to live, work, and grow — in the middle of nature.

Located just outside Berlin in Brandenburg, we run a 20-room hotel/coliving and coworking retreat, currently with full board and flexible workspaces. We’re also home to the Flämingo Startup Hub, a major state-funded entrepreneurship accelerator, helping startups thrive in rural areas.

As we evolve, we’re looking for a hands-on, thoughtful General Manager to guide our hospitality operations into a more streamlined, financially sustainable future — while maintaining the warmth and simplicity that makes Coconat so special.

Your Mission

As General Manager – Hospitality & Operations, you’ll lead and refine the day-to-day systems that power our hospitality operations: accommodation, coworking, cleaning, and food.

You’ll ensure that Coconat’s services are simple, joyful, and high-quality —stream-lining staffing time without losing quality, improving financial performance, and helping our international team work together as one. This is a unique leadership role in a mission-driven environment, where hospitality meets social innovation and startup culture.

Your Key Responsibilities

🛏️ Operations Oversight

Oversee accommodation, coworking, cleaning, and Food & Beverage
Ensure smooth kitchen operations — no menu planning or ordering, but strong system oversight.
Work with the Cleaning Team Manager to simplify cleaning schedules and standards.
Keep all services aligned with our sustainability concept

👥 Team & HR Leadership

Serve as HR lead for the hospitality and service team.
Ensure teams self-organize their own schedules and arrange cover for shifts.
Review staff hours monthly, following up with anyone over/under by more than 10 hours.
Set and communicate blackout dates for vacation planning.
Build a collaborative culture across kitchen, cleaning, maintenance, and garden teams.

⚙️ System & Workflow Improvement

Take ownership of our Property Management System (PMS) and related tools.
Lead the shift toward leaner operations:
- Introduce/refine digital check-in
- Stream-lining staffing time without losing quality
- Lower food and operational costs
Document and improve internal processes across the board.

🧠 Strategic Operations & Growth

Work directly with the founders to align operations with budget goals.
Bring ideas to support Coconat’s continued growth as a flagship for rural innovation.
Collaborate with the Flämingo Startup Hub team to align hospitality services with the needs of visiting entrepreneurs, startup teams, and residency participants.

Who You Are

You have experience managing hotel, hostel, or guesthouse operations — ideally in a small, independent, or community-focused setting.
You are committed to the team and will be on-site (some flexibility possible)
You’re structured, calm, and confident — able to lead with clarity and kindness.
You understand hospitality, but also want to make it better and leaner.
You’re fluent in German and English.
You’re excited by systems, people, processes — and ready to own your role.
Bonus if you’ve worked in:
- Coworking / coliving
- Sustainable tourism
- Social enterprise or startup support

What We Offer

A leadership position at one of Germany’s most recognized workation and coliving spaces
A chance to be a part of Flämingo Startup Hub, supporting entrepreneurship in Brandenburg
A collaborative, purpose-driven international work environment
Additional support for your personal and professional development.
A beautiful rural location with a strong community of makers, thinkers, and changemakers
Fair pay within a purpose-driven organization

How to Apply

Please send us:

Your CV
A short letter of motivation telling us why this role excites you

To: Julianne@coconat-space.com
Subject: Application – General Manager

Deadline: Rolling applications until filled
Interviews begin: 8 September 2025

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Work deeply, enjoy summer, and reconnect

SUMMER WORKATION 2025

Photography by Tilman Vogler

A different kind of summer

Looking for a new environment to work, create, or plan your next steps?

At Coconat, you can focus on your projects surrounded by nature, enjoy healthy food, and take time to slow down. Summer here means working under the trees, taking breaks in the garden, and ending the day around the campfire.

Who is it for?

Remote workers who want to stay productive but still enjoy summer vibes
Startup teams planning strategy sprints or creative retreats
Small teams looking to strengthen connections and find new ideas
Freelancers and creatives needing a reset and fresh perspective

What’s included

Evening campfires and spontaneous community activities
Optional wellness extras: massages, guided nature walks, breathwork sessions
FREE daily yoga
Fast, stable internet connection (also outdoors!)
Indoor and outdoor workspaces: desks, garden spots, hammocks
Shared spaces: café, pub, library with a fireplace
Three healthy vegetarian or vegan meals a day (all-inclusive option)
Endless coffee, tea, and snack
Access to sauna, natural pool, and large garden

🎁 August Specials:

✅ 10% off accommodation
✅ Free coworking on weekends (€12/day saved)
✅ Free spa day at SteinTherme for all-inclusive stays of 6+ nights
✅ Sunflowers guaranteed 🌻
✅ Use promo code: #CocoRetreat
📅 Offer valid for stays in August 2025

Book your stay

Special Offer – A FREE SPA day voucher

Stay 6 or more nights with an all-inclusive package and receive a FREE spa day voucher for SteinTherme Bad Belzig.

After a week of focused work, enjoy a full day of deep relaxation. Thermal pools, saunas, and quiet zones help you completely unwind and recharge.

Spa vouchers are included automatically for all qualifying bookings.
No need to do a thing — except relax.

Because deep focus deserves deep relaxation. We’ve got you covered.

Wellness & Summer Extras

Summer at Coconat is about balance — working with focus, then truly relaxing
Evening campfires – Almost every night, a simple way to share stories or just sit quietly
Sauna – Open year-round, a great way to reset after long work sessions
Natural pool – Cool off in water surrounded by green
Massage sessions – Bookable on site, for full body relaxation
Guided nature walks – Slow down and explore the surrounding landscape

We help you plan the details. Just email us at booking@coconat-space.com to start planning.

Book your stay

🌸 Spring Awakening at Coconat: Live Music by Bison Rouge 🎶

End your Easter weekend on a high note at Coconat! 🌿
On April 25th, Ashia Bison Rouge will bring in the spring with her cello, creating a magical atmosphere filled with music. 🎻✨

Details:

When: April 25th, 18:00
Duration: 45-minute set
Where: Coconat, the creative coworking retreat in the heart of nature 🌳
Entry: We suggest a donation of 10€. Pay what you can – everyone is welcome, and no one will be turned away. 💸
Dinner: Enjoy a communal dinner for 12€ 🍽️. Please book in advance by emailing events@coconat-space.com.

Let the music enchant you, enjoy delicious food, and spend a relaxed evening in great company – the perfect way to wrap up your Easter holiday! 🌟

Learn more about Bison Rouge on her website: www.bisonrouge.com

🌸 FRÜHLINGS-WORKATION bei Coconat (9. BIS 24. APRIL) 🌸

🌿 Spring Workation at Coconat (April 9-24) 🌿

Reset. Refocus. Recharge. Or explore, connect, and adventure!

This spring, Coconat invites you to experience a workation that perfectly balances productivity and renewal. Whether you seek mindful relaxation or outdoor adventure, we’ve got you covered!

🌸 Spring Workation – Prioritize mindfulness, well-being, and deep work with guided yoga, meditation, or embrace the wild side with guided hikes, bonfire nights, and nature immersions – all in the peaceful surroundings of Brandenburg.

✨ All Spring Workation options include:

✔️ Inspiring coworking space in nature
✔️ Free Daily yoga sessions
✔️ Cozy Vegetarian communal meals
✔️ Bonfires
✔️ Fresh air breaks
✔️ Guided hiking through scenic Brandenburg
✔️ Free guided cloud gazing experience
✔️ Weekly community gardening actions
✔️ Local Easter Fire and other local festivals,

🎉 Pricing:

👩‍🏋️ 719€ – 6 nights in a single room, breakfast and lunch or dinner + 1-day pass for Bad Belzig Stein Therme
🏨 377€ – 6 nights in a dorm, breakfast and lunch or dinner + 1-day pass for Bad Belzig Stein Therme
🍽️ 250€ – 6 nights in a dorm, self-catering in our community kitchen

🔹 SHORTER STAY OPTIONS

🏡 138€* – 1 night in a single room, all-inclusive
🛏️ 81€* – 1 night in a dorm, all-inclusive
🥗 42€* – 1 night in a dorm, self-catering

*Prices may vary slightly (by 1€ or less).

💡 Book a full week, and we’ll treat you to a Therme Bad Belzig wellness voucher to fully unwind!

📅 Dates: April 9–15 or April 15–21
🎟️ Limited spots – book now & give yourself the reset you deserve!

🌸 Spring Workation at Coconat (April 9–24) 🌸