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IHG Pool Bar Commis Chef (Seasonal) in Portugal
Every refreshing bite poolside has the potential to become a highlight of our guests' summer vacation. To deliver that sunshine on a plate, we’re looking for a Seasonal Cook / Commis Chef for our Pool Bar. We need someone with a passion for vibrant presentation, a dedication to fresh flavors, and a commitment to maintaining high standards even when the sun is out and the orders are flying.
A Little Taste of Your Day-to-Day
While the sun is shining, you’ll mostly be:
Creating Summer Favorites: Making every salad, burger, and snack a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds.
Owning the Poolside Station: Taking full ownership of your workstation—managing supplies, monitoring equipment, and minimizing waste in a fast-paced outdoor setting.
Maintaining Pristine Standards: Being "cleaner than clean" to meet or exceed local hygiene laws, ensuring the pool area remains a safe and appetizing environment.
Diving into Teamwork: Helping with washing up, restocking poolside amenities, and supporting the bar team during peak "golden hours."
Staying Agile: Taking on ad-hoc duties like a true team player to ensure our guests never have to leave their sun loungers for long.
What We Need From You
Physical Stamina: The strength to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) and the ability to stay active on your feet in a warm, outdoor environment.
The Basics: A good grasp of reading, writing, and basic maths for order accuracy.
Seasonal Flexibility: The flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts throughout the busy season.
Compliance: You must meet local laws regarding food handling and alcohol service (minimum age requirements apply) and be fluent in the local language.
Sunny Disposition: Great communication skills—you’ll be visible to guests, so being warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to is a must.
What You Can Expect From Us
We give our people everything they need to succeed during the season and beyond.
Competitive Pay: A salary that rewards your hard work during the summer rush.
Great Perks: Impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Uniform & Support: We provide a full uniform suited for the poolside environment and a supportive team culture.
Our mission is to welcome everyone. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to all, celebrating the different backgrounds and perspectives that make our seasonal teams so vibrant. Through our myWellbeing framework, we ensure you feel supported both on the clock and off.
Join us for the season and become part of our global family. Make a difference where the water is blue and the service is gold!
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.