Jobs at our surf camp in Portugal
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Hey! Glad you’re motivated to work with us and become part of the Mellowmove crew! We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Jobs Season 2025 :
This job is a combination of social host, bartender and shopkeeper.
As a bartender, you are in charge of the camp’s social center and, in addition to preparing drinks, you are also the communication hub between guests and the camp. Our bar is non-public and open exclusively to the guests of the camp.
Besides your work at the bar, as a shopkeeper you will look after the camp shop, which is located right next to the bar, advise customers and keep an eye on stock levels and tidiness.
As a host you will organize leisure activities at the camp on certain occasions such as film screenings, table tennis tournaments or theme nights and you always provide our guests with the information and updates they need
Period:
11th of March – 7th of November 2025
Qualifications:
– Age: 25+
– Basic to intermediate experience in gastronomy / barkeeping
– Very good English skills (other languages are a bonus)
– Highly service orientated work ethics
– Motivation to work late hours
– Resilience and ability to resist alcohol & drug abuse
– Superb ability to work in a team
– Excellent social skills and motivation to spend time with our guests
– Reliability & honesty
– Skills in leading and motivation as well as setting boundaries politely
– Driving licence class B
The job:
– Mixing and serving cocktails, longdrinks and coffee from our menu (bar)
– Following our hygiene concept throughout all areas of the bar & shop
– Taking care of sales during selected opening hours (shop)
– Maintaining the stock and preparing orders for suppliers
– Maintaining records of sales and processing payments
– “Go To” person for various questions and requests of our guests
– Creating a welcoming and friendship-like atmosphere at the camp
– Organizing small leasure activities within the camp schedule
– Check in / out of guests upon their arrival / departure times
We offer:
– Deals with or without accommodation & meals
– Very fair salary with employment contract and social insurance
– 5 / 6 days a week
– Motivated and friendly team
– Great environment for a social minded person
– Working in a world class surfing region
Periods:
1) 14th of March – 25th of June
2) 27th of June – 7th of November
Qualifications:
– Age: 25+
– Basic experience in cooking for medium-sized groups
– Service-oriented work attitude
– Exemplary hygiene and punctuality
– Helpful and supportive attitude
– Open-minded and friendly appearance
– Motivation and ability to work in a team
The job:
– Weekly grocery shopping for the kitchen
– Compliance with our hygiene concept in the kitchen & buffet area
– Preparations for the breakfast buffet (e.g. hummus, cream cheese, muesli)
– Preparation of the dinner (2 courses with additional vegetarian and vegan options)
– Buffet service during dinner time
– Clean up after dinner
– Menu plans and recipes are predefined and provided
We offer:
– Free accommodation
– Full board (meals 7 days a week)
– Very fair salary with employment contract and social insurance
– Private work accident insurance
– 5 days a week (32 hours / week)
– Motivated and friendly team
– Use of the team surfing equipment
– Working in a world class surfing region
Periods:
1) 11th of March – 28th of May
2) 28th of March – 23rd of June
3) 30th of May – 30th of August
4) 2nd of July – 3rd of September
5) 5th of September – 7th of November
Qualifications:
– 18+ years of age
– Experience in the catering / hotel industry preferred
– Highly service orientated work ethics
– Exemplary cleanliness and hygiene
– Helpful and supportive attitude
– Open minded and friendly appearance
– Motivation and ability to work in a team
The job:
– Cleaning / preparation of the guest rooms for check ins on the weekends
– intermittent cleanings during the week
– preparation set up and maintenance of the buffet during breakfast
– Clearing of the buffet and cleaning of the equipment
– Assisting with the kitchen clean up after dinner
– hours depending on booking situation
– max. work load 30 hours
We offer:
– “Semi volunteer” position with pocket money
– Free accommodation
– Full board (meals 7 days a week)
– Use of staff surf equipment
– One week of free surf course
– 5 work days a week
Period:
Mid March – Mid November 2024
Qualifications:
– Surf Instructor certificate (IPDJ – Grau 1 or 2)
– Valid Life Saver certificate
– Driving licence class B
– Good English skills (other languages are a bonus)
– Superb ability to work in a team
– Good social skills and motivation to spend time with our guests
– Reliability & honesty
– Absolute joy in teaching surfing
The job:
– Giving surf lessons according to our coaching program
– Teaching surf theory lessons including video analysis
– Surf course related tasks (maintenance of school equipment, vans etc.)
– Execution of trips in the context of the surf course (drive to the surf spot, surf store tour, etc.)
– Supporting the team with other tasks that arise
We offer:
– Deals with or without accommodation & meals
– Very fair salary with employment contract and social insurance
– Private work accident insurance
– Bonus levels depending on qualifications & experience
– 5 days a week
– Motivated and friendly team
– Working in a world class surfing region
Motivation & Traits
Not only do we work where others vacation, but even more so, we – the crew at the camp – are the fundamental factor in how our guests feel and remember their vacation. We are known for our family atmosphere and our motto is “home by the sea”. To meet this, we strive to meet the needs of our guests in all areas and beyond the duties of our individual jobs. We as “Mellow Family” treat our guests like good friends visiting us!
Be an amazing host
You have a strong service mindset and are motivated to help make our guests’ vacation the best time of their year?
Be a team player
You like to work in a team and get along well with colleagues? You have no problem putting your own needs aside for the benefit of the community?
Be helpful and kind
It comes naturally to you to treat others as kindly and courteously as you like to be treated? People appreciate your positive charisma, and helpfulness is part of your “default setting”, whether it’s friends, colleagues or guests?
Be social
Do you like people and feel comfortable spending most of your time in a vibrant community? Do you enjoy communicating with new people?
You answered YES to all the questions honestly? Then the chances are good that you will fit into our team and we look forward to receiving your application.
Yes, I want to be part of the Mellowmove Crew!
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