Job Summary:

Join our vibrant team as a Breakfast helper and play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our guest's breakfast buffet and lunch together with 3 other persons including a breakfast manager. We seek an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our breakfast and lunch service, ensuring that every meal is a delicious and satisfying part of our guests' stay.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of breakfast and lunch items, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow and timely service.

Buffet Management:

• Set up and maintain an inviting breakfast buffet that showcases a variety of options, including fresh fruits, cereals, hot dishes, and beverages.
• Monitor food levels, replenish items as needed, and ensure a clean and organised buffet area.

Communication with Guests:

• Greet guests with a friendly attitude and provide a welcoming environment during breakfast service.
• Address any inquiries, special requests, or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Collect feedback from customers to improve the breakfast experience.
• Communicate any changes to the breakfast menu or schedule to guests and teamers.
• Be emphatic, charismatic and a problem-solving 
• Respect every kind of culture, religion and habits
• BE AN AMIGO FOR THEM!
  

Quality Control:

• Conduct regular taste tests and inspections to ensure that all dishes meet the camp's quality standards.
• Address any issues promptly and work with the kitchen team to implement improvements.
  

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure that all food handling and preparation activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for kitchen staff.

DAILY TASKS

PREPARATION:

• Prepare freshly brewed coffee to be ready for breakfast service. (Three packages of coffee for the big coffee machine)
• Arrange the coffee station with all necessary items like mugs & glasses, napkins, small spoons, tea, honey & sugar, milk & plant-based milk in the fridge and ensure the coffee machine is operational.
• Conduct a thorough cleaning of the common area.
• Wipe down tables, the bar, and any surfaces to ensure cleanliness and neatness.
• Clear away trash, empty bottles and remove any spider webs to maintain a tidy environment.
• Inspect refrigerators for any leftover lunch boxes from previous meals and remove them.\
• Buffet Setup: Arrange the buffet area with food items, ensuring a visually appealing presentation.
• Set up tables with knives, forks, glasses and water in a decanter
• Bad Weather Preparation: Be ready to offer special options like homemade tea, hot chocolate or warm dishes in case of inclement weather.
• Aesthetic Consideration: Ensure that the breakfast setup aligns with the aesthetic standards of Amigos, maintaining a visually pleasing and attractive presentation.
• Pay special attention to details to ensure that every setup is impeccable and reflects the highest possible quality standards.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure quality, consistency and adherence to the menu.
• Ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely manner to accommodate surf lesson schedules.

DURING BREAKFAST: 

• Food Refill: Regularly replenish food items on the buffet to ensure a continuous supply for guests and team.
• Egg Order: Prepare and serve eggs according to guests preferences and orders.

WRAP UP:

• Ensure all guests have prepared their lunch boxes for the day.

Clean Up:

• Gather dishes from tables and serving areas.
• Buffet Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the buffet area, including surfaces, countertops, ovens, sandwich maker …
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils and kitchen tools.
• Properly store remaining food to maintain freshness.
• Set aside any leftover food for the team. 
• Empty all trash bins: Follow the camp's waste management guidelines for separating and disposing of waste correctly.
• Sweep and mop both the kitchen and common area floors to ensure cleanliness.
• Prepare the bread dough for the upcoming day. (one bread = 150g water, 150g flour, pinch of yeast) - NOT ON WEDNESDAYS

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.

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Changeover Day at Amigos – A Team Effort

Every Saturday is Changeover Day at Amigos, a vital day for ensuring the camp is refreshed, spotless, and welcoming for our incoming guests. This is a team-wide initiative where everyone plays an important role.

Saying Goodbye with Warmth

Our Saturday begins with heartfelt farewells to departing guests, ensuring their last moments at Amigos are just as memorable as their stay.

🧹 The Deep Clean Mission – All Hands on Deck

At around 10:00 AM, after check-out, the entire Amigos team comes together for a focused deep cleaning session for 1-2 hours. This is a mandatory task for all team members, regardless of department. Here's what we’ll tackle together:

• Stripping old bedding and preparing fresh linens.
• Sweeping and tidying guest tents to make them welcoming.
• Cleaning and refreshing all shared spaces (kitchen, bathrooms, lounge areas and Surf).
• Ensuring every corner of the camp is spotless and inviting.

This collaborative effort continues until all tasks are completed, with the aim of presenting our best to the arriving guests.

🍽️ Dish Duty – A Daily Team Responsibility

Throughout the week, we also practice teamwork at mealtimes. Each team member contributes 15 minutes to dishwashing after breakfast and dinner. Since our camp operates with a temporary kitchen setup and no industrial dishwasher, this small effort makes a big difference in keeping our space functional and clean.

By working together, we ensure that Amigos remains a welcoming and enjoyable environment for both our guests and our team. Let's make every Saturday count with team spirit, cooperation, and dedication!

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Benefits:

This position comes with a range of benefits designed to make your experience with us both enjoyable and fulfilling.

• Accommodation: Embrace surf camp life inside a shared Quechua tent in the staff camping zone. Your accommodation includes a proper mattress, bedframe, pillow, blanket, towel and bedding, along with access to electricity.
• Meals: Enjoy homemade breakfast, lunch, and a delicious 3-course dinner every single day, prepared by our talented kitchen team. (Wednesday dinner isn’t 3-course but it is provided for staff)
• Surf Gear: Take advantage of our top of the range surfboards and wetsuits, available for your personal use, allowing you to fully embrace the surfing experience at Oyambre beach, a short 7 minute walk away.
• Yoga Classes: If the daily yoga session slots aren’t full, you can put your name down and enjoy a free session with our yoga instructor. 
• Workshops: The team are more than welcome to join the Surf Theory class, hosted by the surf instructors, and the Nutrition Workshop, hosted by the chefs.

Time Off: Benefit from one day off per week, to explore the surroundings or simply relax and recharge.

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