Nestled between Almancil and Quinta do Lago in the Eastern Algarve, Austa (@austa_resta) is a celebration of seasonal eating and a relentless pursuit of good, honest ingredients identified from local producers that we feel proud to talk about.
Are you the life of the party and the maestro of customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for making people smile? We're looking for a Chefe de Sala Extraordinaire to lead our evening service and ensure every guest leaves with a story worth sharing.
JOB WILL COMMENCE APRIL 2025
Reporting directly to the owners of the business, Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
Be the host with the most: Welcome guests with a warm smile, support reservations management, and create a buzzing atmosphere.
Orchestrate the dining room: Coordinate our front-of-house team like a seasoned conductor, ensuring smooth and seamless service.
Menu Guru: Know our dishes inside and out, and confidently recommend the best pairings to wow our guests (wine training provided).
Problem-Solver Extraordinaire: Handle any hiccups with grace and finesse, turning challenges into opportunities for delight.
Keep the vibe alive: Ensure the dining room ambiance is on point, from lighting to music, setting the perfect mood.
What We're Looking For:
A charismatic leader with a deep value for relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
Experience in a similar role in the restaurant industry.
A master of multitasking with a keen eye for detail.
Coordinating both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver the restaurant's required standards of service.
Passionate about food, drinks, and delivering top-notch service.
A positive attitude and a sense of humour—because work should be fun!
Experience training a team, sharing knowledge, and setting standards.
An interest or curiosity for natural, low intervention, and organic wine, local producers, food, and farming is a plus.
Experience overseeing and implementing HACCP procedures.
Fluency or knowledge of advanced Portuguese and English.
What We Can Offer You:
The core behind our concept is that through the ultimate care for our team - we are able to optimise business development and create a balanced life and successful future for everyone involved. We promise to nurture:
HERE'S WHAT WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU:
Competitive salary package (based on experience) from €1,500+ ensuring your efforts are duly recognized (+tips see below ).
Opportunities for self-development and growth, both personally and professionally.
A supportive, low-hierarchical environment prioritizing your mental and physical well-being.
A 40-hour work week with evening hours (15:30 - 23:30) .
Two consecutive days off per week (Sunday/Monday) to relax and recharge.
24 days of holidays per year , plus an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
An equal share of tips from our generous 10% service charge , boosting your earnings by €250-500+ per month depending on the season.
Access to on-the-job training opportunities to enhance your skills.
Fun and inspiring research trips to keep you engaged and motivated.
An exciting and supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
A generous staff referral bonus , rewarding you for bringing talent to our team.
No accommodation will be provided with this role.
Applicants for the Chefe de Sala/FOH Manager role will have at least a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role. If you do not yet have this experience but our concept sounds appealing to you, we are still open to hearing from you for potential placements in other front-of-house roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 1,300.00€ - 1,450.00€ per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
Almancil, Distrito de Faro: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Experience:
FOH Supervisor: 1 year (Required).
Language:
English (Required).
Portuguese (Required).
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