Job Description:

As a Housekeeper at Amigois Surf Camp, you will play a pivotal role in curating an impeccable environment for our guests. Your responsibilities encompass a spectrum of detailed tasks aimed at ensuring the highest levels of comfort and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Cleaning: Execute thorough cleaning of all camp surfaces, paying meticulous attention to detail in both common areas and glamping tents.
• Tent Maintenance: Ensure the interiors of tents are maintained to the highest standard by making beds, disposing of rubbish, and conducting regular inspections to identify and rectify any issues.
• Floor Maintenance: Utilize precise sweeping and mopping techniques to uphold pristine floors throughout the camp.
• Aesthetic Enhancements: Contribute to the visual appeal of our surroundings by watering plants and removing dust, including spiderwebs, from furniture and other surfaces.
• Supply Management: Regularly replenish toiletries, towels, and other necessities to guarantee a seamless and comfortable experience for our guests.
• Coffee Table Maintenance: Keep the coffee table stocked with mugs, drinking glasses, fresh fruits, and an ample supply of coffee and tea bags throughout the day.
• Dishwashing and Hygiene: Wash and dry lunchboxes, cutlery, and glasses, ensuring their proper storage and cleanliness. ( Due to the nature of the camp, our kitchen is built for temporary use, which means we do not have an industrial dishwasher)
• Organization Skills: Maintain order in storage areas for cleaning supplies, linens, and other items, ensuring accessibility and efficiency.
• Outdoor Areas: Extend your cleaning expertise to include outdoor spaces such as chill-out decks, Yoga decks, and pingpong areas.‍
• Hygiene Protocols: Launder kitchen towels daily to uphold the highest standards of hygiene in food preparation areas.‍
• Proactive Inspection: Regularly inspect glamping tents and common areas to identify and promptly address any issues or required maintenance.‍
• Guest Interaction: Maintain a consistently positive and friendly demeanour, providing unparalleled attention to guest needs.‍
• Reporting and Communication: Promptly report any maintenance issues or damages to the appropriate personnel, contributing to a proactive and efficient resolution.
• Changeover Day Coordinator: you will play a crucial role in creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere for incoming guests every Saturday as we say goodbye to the old guests have to welcome the guests with a new fresh and clean camp. This involves a comprehensive overhaul of the camp, encompassing tasks from refreshing bedding to meticulously cleaning every corner with al the stuff of amigos. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be instrumental in enhancing the overall guest experience.

Key Responsibilities on Changeover Day:

Bedding Management:

• Clear old bedding from tents.
• Transport bedding to the designated laundry area for cleaning.

Bed Making:

• Prepare and make beds with fresh linens, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort.

Floor Care:

• Thoroughly sweep and clean tent floors to present a pristine environment.

Waste Management:

• Empty bins in tents and common areas.
• Replace bins with new plastic liners.

Laundry Duties:

• Collect and wash used bedding to maintain a constant supply of clean linens.

Camp-wide Cleaning:

• Oversee the cleaning of all common areas, ensuring they are immaculate for the arrival of new guests.

Refresh Welcome Presents:

• Ensure all welcome presents and small details in tents and common areas are replenished and presented appealingly.

Final Inspection:

• Conduct a final inspection to guarantee that the entire camp looks as new and fresh as possible for incoming guests.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in housekeeping or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence in cleaning.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Positive attitude and unwavering dedication to guest satisfaction.

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!

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, 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, aligned with the kitchen team schedule, to explore the surroundings or simply relax and recharge.