Resort Cafe-Bar/Bistro Hosts - Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

Come and join our small, friendly team in the beautiful sunny Algarve in Portugal!

We are a family owned (British) and run small, boutique style holiday resort situated in the central Algarve in Portugal, close to beautiful beaches and the vibrant marina of Vilamoura.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focused couple with plenty of energy and initiative to manage our pool-side café-bar/bistro in our small holiday resort for the season from 1^st March to 31^st October 2019 initially but with the potential to continue with the job beyond 2019 for the right candidates.

The ideal couple will be able to deliver a high standard of customer service and hospitality combined with the ability to create and deliver a simple but high quality bar and catering service to our guests. .

Service in the resort is varied according to the number of guests on site at any one time. Breakfasts are served daily at the café-bar for small groups from 2 people up to 25 people including golfing parties, along with light lunches and light bar meals in the evenings.

Skills/Experience Required

• A good knowledge of food hygiene and experience of working in a food environment with the ability to deliver simple, high quality dishes including breakfasts
• Ability to deliver high standards of hospitality and customer service
• Creativity and knowledge to design and deliver a simple, quality café-bar/bistro menu
• Experience of managing/working in a bar
• Ability to create and coordinate events for small parties and groups for up to 30 people e.g. barbeque evenings etc
• An understanding of food and drink costing/purchasing
• Hardworking, reliable, adaptable and willing to work shifts
• Full driving licence
• Fluent in English. A second language would be useful e.g. French or Spanish/Portuguese but this is not essential as the majority of our clients speak English
• Experience of managing deliveries & stock control would be an advantage

Job details

40 hours a week – The role will involve shifts including early mornings and late evenings

Accommodation is provided nearby in a furnished apartment. plus a basic salary of 623 euros each per month.  We also offer a profit sharing bonus at the end of the season (based on the total profit made in the bar/bistro)

Our Resort

Our resort has 18 beautifully appointed villas each with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms sleeping 72 people in total. The villas are set in delightful gardens around a lovely pool and terrace. Our café-bar/bistro is ideally located beside the pool and has both inside and outside eating areas with a separate function room for larger events and a well-equipped professional kitchen. From time to time we host weddings and other events.

Vilamoura

Only 25 minutes from Faro International Airport Vilamourais a very popular holiday resort in the Algarve and boasts an average of 300 days a year of sunshine, fantastic sandy beaches and plenty to do including numerous water based activities.  The vibrant marina has a wide variety of bars and restaurants. Our  resort is a 35 minute walk away from the beaches and the marina or a short taxi/bus/cycle ride away.