Recruitement

A luxury boutique hotel in Amares is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef with proven experience in operating a restaurant and bar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a full restaurant & bar service.
• Develop and execute a Mediterranean-inspired menu — prior experience in this cuisine is a strong advantage.
• Design and deliver tapas-style dishes and shared dining experiences.
• Manage the venue for private events and functions (up to 50 guests).
• Provide high-quality service to both in-house hotel guests and external visitors.
• Lead and coordinate waitstaff and bar teams.
• Handle supplier management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Implement cost-saving strategies and reduce food waste and food cost.
• Oversee expiry date management and ensure full compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Native-level English (mandatory).
• Strong culinary creativity and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Proven service-oriented approach and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Experience in cost management and team coordination.

We Offer:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus and a percentage of the venue’s revenue for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing a signature restaurant concept within a boutique hotel environment.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Event & Sales Manager to join our hospitality team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in event planning and corporate sales, with proven experience managing client relations from lead to successful event execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with corporate and individual clients from initial inquiry through event completion
• Lead sales efforts, negotiate and close event contracts
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of hotel events and guest stays
• Handle guest check-ins and room allocations when required
• Manage external suppliers, purchasing, and invoicing
• Ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction and service excellence
• Support marketing and promotional initiatives to increase bookings and event revenue
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of sales and event performance

Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales and event management, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent sales abilities and target-driven mindset
• High level of English proficiency (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional appearance and confident, representative demeanour
• Experience in hotel operations or hospitality management – an advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bonus structure based on performance and success

Charming boutique hotel in Amares Portugal, seeking an experienced Pastry Chef / Baker to join our culinary team. We pride ourselves on high-quality, creative pastries and breads served to hotel guests and external customers in an elegant breakfast and café setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pastry and bakery operations: prepare pastries, desserts and artisan breads with consistent quality.
• Design, develop and refresh menu items regularly with creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Produce high-volume hotel-style breakfasts and serve external guests with professional presentation.
• Manage service coordination with front-of-house team; supervise and train waitstaff as needed.
• Work directly with hotel guests on special requests and dietary needs.
• Oversee suppliers, purchasing and inventory for pastry/bakery items.
• Control food costs, portioning, yield and waste; implement cost-saving measures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen organization.
• Ensure efficiency, punctuality and excellent interpersonal relations with team and guests.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant professional experience in baking and pastry, with strong emphasis on bread baking.
• Proven experience in hotel breakfast operations and serving external customers.
• Experience supervising front-of-house staff (waiters/waitresses) and working closely with service teams.
• Experience in supplier management, purchasing and food cost control.
• Creative mindset with continuous innovation in menu development.
• Strong organizational skills, efficiency, precision and excellent people skills.
• Native-level English fluency — mandatory and a central hiring criterion.
• Relevant culinary/pastry qualifications and references from prior employers.

We Offer:

• Excellent compensation and benefits for the right candidate.
• A creative, supportive work environment in a boutique hotel setting.
• Opportunities for professional development and menu leadership.
• How to Apply: Please send your CV, cover letter (in English), and portfolio/photos of breads and signature pastries
• to [email address]. Include at least two professional references and your earliest availability.
• Deadline: Applications reviewed on receipt; position open until filled.
• We welcome passionate, creative bakers and pastry chefs who excel in quality, teamwork and guest-focused service.