Narayana Center · Team · Careers

Create a Remarkable Place Together

Meet the people who create calm, order, and genuine care — from long-term strategy to every thoughtfully prepared room.

Clear ownership matters more than an impressive title. Every role has a defined outcome, a meaningful measure of quality, and a place in the wider operating system.

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How the Team Is Designed

From Strategic Governance to Guest Experience

This overview reflects Narayana’s operating structure and strategic framework. The public version intentionally excludes employee names, compensation, and private internal information.

Founders of the International EcosystemLilia and Veniamin TkachukNarayana Sattva Business ↗

Strategic GovernanceBoard of DirectorsExplore the Ecosystem ↗

OperationsRetreat Center General Manager

GrowthDirector of Growth

Sales and Guest ExperienceDirector of Sales and Guest Experience

EcosystemEcosystem Initiative Lead

KitchenExecutive Chef

FacilitiesSenior Facilities Engineer

Center Operations

Guest Services AdministratorsGuest Experience ManagersHousekeepers

Growth and Communications

Content ProducerSocial Media Specialist

Sales and Guest Experience

Sales ManagersGroup CoordinatorsQuality Assurance

Initiative Office

Project CoordinatorPartnershipsCommunity

Kitchen Team

CooksKitchen Stewards

Facilities Team

Facilities AssistantsElectriciansPlumbers

How We Work

Excellent Service Begins with Internal Clarity

Outcomes

Every role owns an observable outcome, not merely a list of activities.

Care

Guests are not passed from one department to another; each request is followed through to resolution.

Order

The property, kitchen, information, and commitments are all kept in good order.

Continuous Improvement

Mistakes become better standards, useful training, and stronger processes.

Role Profiles

What Excellent Work Looks Like

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Founders and Vision Stewards

Lilia and Veniamin Tkachuk

Role Filled

Role Outcome

Narayana remains true to its mission, values, and long-term vision.

Steward the mission and long-term horizon of the international Narayana Sattva Business ecosystem.
Bring the center, community, learning, and creative initiatives together within one coherent vision.
Guide strategic partnerships while balancing the spiritual foundation, guest experience, and a sustainable operating model.

Success Measures: Integrity of the mission, coherence across the ecosystem, and the quality of major decisions.

Explore the Ecosystem

Strategic Governance

Board of Directors

Role Filled

Role Outcome

Strategic decisions become an aligned, properly resourced plan with clear ownership.

Approve strategy, the portfolio of initiatives, the annual budget, major partnerships, and the organization’s risk appetite.
Appoint initiative owners and review delivery against agreed metrics and recorded decisions.
Address conflicts of interest, exceptions, data security, and critical risks without interfering in day-to-day operations.

Success Measures: Delivery of strategic priorities, resilience of the model, and sound governance decisions.

Explore the Ecosystem

Operations

Retreat Center General Manager

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

The center is ready for every arrival, and every guest receives consistent, thoughtful service.

Coordinate front desk, housekeeping, kitchen, and facilities teams.
Oversee the occupancy calendar, team schedules, and daily operating priorities.
Turn guest feedback into practical improvements across the operation.

Success Measures: Guest feedback, arrival readiness, adherence to standards, and budget performance.

Growth and Partnerships

Director of Growth

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

The center develops a consistent pipeline of well-matched groups, partners, and returning organizers.

Grow group bookings and strategic partnerships.
Lead marketing, content, reputation, and the quality of the sales pipeline.
Launch new programs only after validating the offer and its economics.

Success Measures: Qualified inquiries, occupancy, repeat organizers, and revenue from new programs.

Sales, Guest Support, and Service Standards

Director of Sales and Guest Experience

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Every inquiry moves reliably from first contact through departure, while Narayana’s service standard remains consistent and transferable to future locations.

Lead sales and guest support, including lead allocation, CRM discipline, service levels, team coaching, and delivery of the sales plan.
Coordinate each group from confirmation through departure: contracts, payments, rooming lists, accommodation, arrivals, changes, and handoffs to operating teams.
Collect guest and organizer feedback, resolve concerns, restore service when needed, and turn recurring issues into process improvements.
Maintain the Narayana Service Standard through communication playbooks, checklists, quality gates, regular audits, and meaningful metrics.
Develop sales, support, and quality-control processes into a repeatable system that can be taught, measured, and adopted by other Narayana Center locations.

Success Measures: Conversion, response time, room occupancy, contract and rooming accuracy, NPS/CSAT, SLA performance, and repeat business.

Ecosystem and New Ventures

Ecosystem Initiative Lead

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

One ecosystem initiative gains accountable leadership, a clear offer, a capable team, viable economics, and measurable growth.

Choose an ecosystem initiative and take direct responsibility for its strategy, offer, and results.
Build the team, partner network, budget, roadmap, and performance framework.
Serve as the initiative’s public ambassador and align its work with Narayana Center and the ecosystem’s management hub.

Success Measures: Roadmap delivery, product quality, active partners, initiative P&L, and verified outcomes.

Kitchen

Executive Chef

Role Filled

Role Outcome

Groups receive flavorful, wholesome, and consistently prepared plant-based meals in rhythm with their program.

Plan menus and production around group size and the daily program.
Lead cooks, purchasing, standardized recipes, and inventory.
Confirm allergens and special dietary requirements in advance.

Success Measures: Food quality, menu consistency, food cost, and guest feedback.

Facilities

Senior Facilities Engineer

Talent Network Open

Role Outcome

Buildings, outdoor areas, and critical systems remain safe, reliable, and ready for use.

Oversee water, power, heating, connectivity, and the condition of all facilities.
Plan preventive maintenance, repairs, contractors, and seasonal readiness.
Maintain an accurate issue log and clear priorities for the facilities team.

Success Measures: Incident rate, repair response, preventive maintenance, and operating budget.

Center Operations

Guest Services Administrator

Talent Network Open

Role Outcome

From the first interaction, guests understand what to expect and feel genuinely cared for.

Welcome and check in guests, and support their requests throughout the stay.
Coordinate front desk work with kitchen, housekeeping, and facilities teams.
Record every request and follow it through to resolution.

Success Measures: Response time, check-in accuracy, and resolution of guest requests.

Sales and Guest Experience

Sales and Guest Support Manager

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Organizers and guests receive a timely response, an accurate proposal, and attentive support through the end of their stay.

Manage guest and organizer inquiries in Bitrix24, moving each conversation toward an agreed next step.
Coordinate the stay format, quote, contract, payment, group details, and rooming information.
Support the group through departure, document agreements and feedback, and involve the right operating team at the right time.

Success Measures: Response time, booking conversion, CRM and rooming accuracy, feedback, and repeat business.

Center Operations

Housekeeper

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Guest rooms and shared areas are complete, immaculate, and ready on time.

Prepare guest rooms and shared spaces using clear readiness checklists.
Monitor linens, guest supplies, and housekeeping inventory.
Report any maintenance issue immediately to the responsible team member.

Success Measures: Cleaning quality, on-time room readiness, and absence of repeat issues.

Growth and Communications

Content Producer

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Life at the center is documented consistently through authentic, accurate, and visually refined content.

Capture programs, spaces, and the team in photo and video with participants’ consent.
Edit short-form video and prepare assets for the website and social channels.
Maintain an organized archive of original and published material.

Success Measures: Creative quality, publishing consistency, reach, and contribution to qualified inquiries.

Growth and Communications

Social Media Specialist

Talent Network Open

Role Outcome

Social channels introduce the right audiences to the center and its programs with clarity and consistency.

Plan posts and stories around the center’s operating calendar.
Publish content, engage with the audience, and route qualified inquiries into the CRM.
Review performance and improve recurring themes and formats.

Success Measures: Qualified inquiries, engagement, publishing consistency, and communication quality.

Kitchen Team

Plant-Based Cook

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Every dish is served on time and meets the same quality standard throughout the group’s stay.

Prepare plant-based dishes according to standardized recipes and the production plan.
Follow labeling, storage, and food-safety requirements.
Work as part of the retreat kitchen team under the executive chef.

Success Measures: Food quality, cleanliness, adherence to standardized recipes, and minimal waste.

Kitchen Team

Kitchen Steward

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

Tableware, kitchen equipment, and the stewarding area remain clean and ready for the next service.

Wash and sort tableware and kitchen equipment promptly.
Keep the stewarding area clean and follow sanitation procedures.
Report damaged equipment and low supplies before they affect service.

Success Measures: Turnaround time, sanitation, and careful handling of equipment.

Facilities Team

Facilities Assistant

Now Hiring

Role Outcome

The grounds and everyday facilities remain orderly, functional, and guest-ready.

Complete routine property work and help prepare spaces for programs.
Resolve minor maintenance issues within the role’s authorized scope.
Escalate complex technical work to the senior facilities engineer.

Success Measures: Completed work orders, condition of the grounds, and response time for routine tasks.

Facilities Team

Electrician

Talent Network Open

Role Outcome

Electrical systems and equipment operate safely and reliably across the center.

Inspect, diagnose, and maintain electrical systems.
Complete repairs within the limits of professional qualifications and authorization.
Maintain the preventive-work schedule and required materials list.

Success Measures: Safety, preventive maintenance, repair time, and absence of repeat failures.

Facilities Team

Plumber

Talent Network Open

Role Outcome

Water and plumbing systems remain fully functional throughout the property.

Maintain water supply, drainage, and plumbing fixtures.
Respond promptly to leaks and equipment issues.
Monitor essential supplies and identify risks before they become incidents.

Success Measures: Leak response time, preventive maintenance, and absence of repeat defects.

The Working Environment

Live Within the Place You Help Create

Terms vary by role and are agreed in writing before the start date. This public page does not replace an individual employment offer.

Accommodation

On-site accommodation is available for selected location-based roles.

Plant-Based Meals

Team meals follow Narayana’s plant-based kitchen rhythm under the applicable staff terms.

Practice and Restoration

Access to spaces and programs depends on the role and the center’s operating schedule.

Onboarding and Training

Every new team member receives a clear role, an onboarding partner, a checklist, and a defined adjustment period.

Application

Tell Us How You Could Strengthen Narayana

Choose the role that best fits your experience. The secure form accepts your contact details, relevant background, a résumé file, or a professional profile link. Your application is delivered directly to Narayana’s recruiting workflow.

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Application

Contact details, experience, motivation, and résumé in one secure form.

Discovery

A coordinator reviews your profile against the role and invites suitable candidates to a conversation.

Working Session

We align on a practical assignment, work format, and criteria for success.

Onboarding

A dedicated onboarding partner, operating standards, a checklist, and a clear adjustment period.

Choose a Role

Sochi · Gorny Vozdukh

Contact

Gorny Vozdukh, 167/70 Dekabristov Street,
Narayana Retreat Center

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Directions to the Center

Getting Here

By Car

Search for Narayana Retreat Center in your navigation app and follow the route to the main entrance.

By Air

Fly into Sochi International Airport, then continue toward Loo and Gorny Vozdukh by regional train, bus, or taxi.

Transfer

Share your arrival time with your coordinator and the team can help arrange a transfer from the airport or train station.

By Train

The nearest stations are Gorny Vozdukh and Loo. A short taxi ride will take you from either station to the center.