Villa Lena is always looking to welcome thoughtful, curious, and committed people to join its hospitality team. Every role plays a part in how the estate is cared for and how guests experience daily life here.
Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to develop further within an international setting, working at Villa Lena offers the opportunity to be part of a hands-on, human-scale environment in the heart of Tuscany.
A two-day Open Day will take place on 13 & 14 February.
Further details are available below.
Who We Are
Villa Lena is a boutique agriturismo located in the Province of Pisa.
Set across 500 hectares of woodland, olive groves, and vineyards, the estate forms one cultural project that includes the Villa Lena Foundation artist residency programme and Osteria San Michele, the seasonal farm-to-table restaurant.
At the centre of the estate stands a 19th-century villa, which houses the artist residency. Guest rooms, apartments, and private villas are spread across restored buildings, with shared spaces including three swimming pools, a bar, and a pool bar. The estate also includes an organic orto, a flower garden, and vineyards where we produce our own wine and olive oil, maintained as part of daily life and work on site. At Villa Lena, everything begins with a respect for place — its past, its stories, and its possibilities.
Photographs featuring Gigi (Gardener), Gillian (Villa Lena Foundation Manager),
Irina (Florist) and Chef Alessandro by Alexey Kiselef.
Working at Villa Lena
Working at Villa Lena means being part of a collaborative, international team where care, and respect guide how we work — with guests, with one another, and with the place itself.
We value:
- Respect for people, place, and nature
- Empathy and openness in how we welcome and work together
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn and grow
- Collaboration and shared responsibility across teams
- Authenticity and a genuine commitment to hospitality
In return, Villa Lena offers the chance to be part of a close-knit team, working across a unique estate where no two days are the same.
Photograph featuring the Villa Lena Agriculture Team:
Alessandro, Andrea, Nicola, and Alessandro by Alexey Kiselef.
Open Days
2026 Season
Villa Lena is hosting a two-day Open Day to meet local candidates and recruit staff for the 2026 season. This is an opportunity to learn more about working on the estate, meet members of the team, and discuss available roles in person.
Dates: 13 & 14 February
Location: Fattoria Reception, Villa Lena, Strada Comunale di Toiano, 25
Toiano, Palaia (PI), Italy
Format: In-person Open Day · Walk-in or by registration
Positions: Restaurant & bar · Reception · Housekeeping · Kitchen support · Maintenance · Agriculture
English is required for roles in Restaurant, Reception, and Housekeeping. Candidates should ideally live within 30 minutes of Villa Lena (including Palaia, Pisa, Pontedera, and surrounding areas).
To attend the Open Day, please email [email protected] with your CV, or arrive in person with an updated CV.
Anna Skladmann
La Dolce Vita, 2013
Archival pigment print
Photograph featuring Lena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey, founders of Villa Lena, alongside Villa Lena residents, pictured outside the main villa.
