The Cozy Nook - Manali

Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves hospitality, and dreams of learning how a business is built from scratch? We’re looking for a Founder’s Office Apprentice to work closely with Founder of Cozy Nook. This isn’t a coffee-fetching role — you’ll be part of daily operations, guest experiences, sales strategy, team coordination, and building the systems that scale a hospitality brand. It’s a 12-month unpaid fellowship, packed with learning, mentorship, and hands-on ownership. Perfect for doers who want to learn how to build a business from the ground up. ⸻ 🛠 About Cozy Nook Cozy Nook isn’t just another hotel. It’s a Himalayan hospitality experience — a place where guests feel at home, culture is celebrated, and every stay is meticulously crafted. Founded by Abhishek Yadav, Cozy Nook combines traditional Himachali hospitality with modern operational excellence. From guest handling to marketing, every detail is built to teach you how a founder thinks, acts, and scales. Learn more: cozynook.in ⸻ 🎯 Responsibilities • Work alongside the founder to manage daily operations, team communication, and guest experiences • Coordinate between departments (front office, housekeeping, kitchen, sales) • Assist with content creation, social media ideas, and storytelling • Research trends in hospitality, guest experience, and operational systems • Document processes, maintain checklists, and contribute to internal systems • Join live projects like guest events, packages, or new service concepts • Support sales follow-ups, marketing campaigns, and guest engagement strategies ⸻ 🌟 Who We’re Looking For • Students or fresh graduates in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related fields • Strong written and verbal communication; social media/content skills are a bonus • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environment • Passionate about hospitality, startups, and learning how to build something real • Self-managed, detail-driven, and action-biased • Bonus if you’ve led a college club, attended a hackathon, or shipped a personal project ⸻ 🚀 What You’ll Gain • Direct mentorship from the founder of Cozy Nook • Hands-on exposure to building a hospitality brand from the ground up • Ownership of real projects across operations, sales, and marketing • Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation • Deep understanding of hospitality, guest psychology, and business systems • Opportunity to continue in a paid role after the fellowship if you excel ⸻ 📅 Fellowship Details • Duration: 12 months • Type: Unpaid, high-ownership • Location: On-site (Manali, Himachal Pradesh) • Commitment: Full-time (30–40 hrs/week preferred)