WE ARE HIRING! 2027 season ☀️

Want to be part of the Surf Cascais family? :)

At Surf Cascais, we're always looking for positive, motivated and like-minded people who share our passion for surfing, hospitality and bringing people together.

Whether you're joining us as a team member or a volunteer, we believe that great experiences start with people who genuinely care about what they do, support each other and help make our guests feel at home.

Take a look at our current opportunities below and see if there's a place for you in our team!

How to apply

Send your CV (including a photo, date of birth and driving licence details, if applicable) and a short introduction explaining why you'd like to join us to info@surfcascais.com.

Please mention the position you're applying for in the email subject.

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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Surf Cascais is looking for energetic and happy persons to help out in our basic daily duties in exchange for a culture and surf experience in Cascais.

Where: Surf Villa & Surf House in Cascais, Portugal

When: All year-round (min. 6 weeks - max.10 weeks)

Current availability:

• 28th November -> 10th January

• 12th February -> onwards

• 10th March -> onwards
  

Position: Non paid volunteer work

Schedule: 5h shifts (Breakfast, Cleaning, Bar) - 5 days a week

*note: we don't accept friends or couples to volunteer at the same time.

Main tasks: 

• Breakfast shift and general cleaning;

• Bar shift and helping with our weekly dinners (shopping, serving, cleaning, etc.);

• Making sure the house is clean, organized and looking amazing to our guests;

• Help with driving, logistics & organizing small events (surf school, tours, softop comp, etc.);

• Socializing with guests and helping them to get around the accommodations and Cascais;

• General help in the house.

Basic qualifications: 

• No bachelor degree required but any Hospitality or Tourism course is a big plus.

• Fluency (spoken) in English and preferably other language (German, French, Spanish or Portuguese);

• Minimum age: 20 years old;

• Valid EU drivers license (manual).

Profile: 

• Independency and autonomy;

• Multitasking and problem solving;

• Accuracy and attention to the detail;

• Energetic, motivated & pro-active;

• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

What we can offer: 

• Bed in shared room with other volunteers (4 in total) and breakfast;

• Fully equipped kitchen to use and space to store your food;

• Free surf lessons, equipment rental, yoga sessions and beach transfers (according to availability);

• Staff price in all our dinners, bar, merchandising, airport transfers, etc.

• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relaxed, friendly and flexible environment;

• Discounts in surf material, tours, etc.

  
  

Check more details about the program in our BLOG POST here. 

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HOUSEKEEPING

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We're looking for two motivated, organized and detail-oriented people to join our Housekeeping team for the 2027 season!

Our Housekeeping team plays an essential role in making sure our Surf Villa and Surf House are always clean, comfortable, well-maintained and ready to welcome our guests.

We're looking for people who genuinely care about the little details, enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in keeping our accommodations in great condition :)

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Housekeeper to take care of our accommodations and help coordinate our daily housekeeping operations.

This position combines practical cleaning duties with team supervision, quality control, laundry management and property care. We're looking for someone who enjoys being involved in the daily work while also taking responsibility for keeping everything organized and running smoothly.

Period: Early March – 1st December 2027

The position starts before our Surf Villa opens on March 14th, allowing time for deep cleaning, property preparation and team training.

Main Tasks:

• Daily cleaning, room preparation and general housekeeping duties;

• Organize and coordinate the daily housekeeping schedule and tasks;

• Train, support and supervise housekeeping staff and volunteers during cleaning and breakfast shifts;

• Ensure high cleaning standards through regular inspections and attention to detail;

• Organize and control laundry operations, including bed linen, towels, stock levels, losses and replacements;

• Monitor cleaning supplies, equipment and other housekeeping resources;

• Identify and report maintenance issues, follow up on pending repairs and help keep our accommodations in excellent condition;

• Suggest improvements to housekeeping procedures, organization and overall property care;

• Help guests feel comfortable, welcome and at home.

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, hospitality or a similar role;

• Experience coordinating or supervising a small team is a big plus;

• Strong organizational skills, autonomy and attention to detail;

• Ability to identify problems, take initiative and follow up on solutions.

HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT

We're also looking for a motivated and reliable Housekeeping Assistant to support our daily operations and help keep our accommodations looking amazing!

This is a practical, hands-on position, working alongside our Head Housekeeper and volunteers to ensure our guests always arrive at a clean, comfortable and welcoming home.

Period: Mid-May – End of September 2027

The position starts before our busiest months, allowing time to learn our procedures, get familiar with the accommodations and be fully prepared for the high season starting in June.

Main Tasks:

• General cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas;

• Making beds and preparing rooms for new guests;

• Laundry duties, including washing, drying, folding and organizing bed linen and towels;

• Keeping our accommodations tidy, organized and well presented;

• Supporting volunteers during daily cleaning duties;

• Identifying and reporting cleaning or maintenance issues;

• Helping guests with general questions and accommodation needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience is a plus, but not mandatory;

• Good attention to detail and organizational skills;

• Reliability, teamwork and willingness to learn.

  
  

GENERAL INFORMATION

Where: Cascais, Portugal — Surf Villa & Surf House

Position: Full-time paid jobs (8h/day – 5 days a week)

Schedule: 7h30 – 15h30 or 10h00 – 18h00

Basic Qualifications

• No bachelor's degree required, but any Hospitality or Tourism course is a plus;

• Good spoken English; other languages (Portuguese, Spanish, German or French) are a plus;

• Valid EU driving licence (manual).

Profile

• Independent, responsible and organized;

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Proactive, motivated and reliable;

• Good communication and problem-solving skills;

• Positive attitude and strong team spirit;

• Genuine care for our guests, colleagues and accommodations;

• Interest in outdoor sports and surfing is a plus.

What We Can Offer

• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relaxed, friendly and flexible environment;

• Work in a small company where your ideas, initiative and contribution can make a real difference;

• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on responsibilities;

• Access to surf lessons, surf equipment and a great surf atmosphere;

• A workplace close to some of the best beaches in Cascais!

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Chef & Shopping Manager

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Do you have a passion for food? Love to cook delicious & healthy meals? This job is for you :)

Where: Surf Villa & Surf House in Cascais, Portugal

Months: May – October 2027

Position: Full-time job (8h/day – 5 days a week)

Schedule: 2x a week: 7h30 to 15h30 / 3x a week: 14h00 to 22h00

Main Tasks:

• Organize, cook & manage 3 healthy and delicious dinners a week using our kitchen facilities;

• Control the quality and organization of our daily breakfasts, including 2 breakfast shifts a week;

• Train & supervise volunteers during breakfast shifts at both our Surf Villa and Surf House, making sure our standards and procedures are followed;

• Prepare & cook breakfast food for the days ahead (granola, boiled eggs, etc.);

• Organize and manage all house shopping (breakfast & dinner food, housekeeping products & other supplies);

• Monitor & control food costs for both dinners and breakfasts, keeping track of expenses, portions and waste without compromising quality;

• Register & update dinner costs, revenues and profits;

• Control food stocks and inventories together with our volunteers, ensuring accurate records and timely shopping;

• Identify opportunities to improve food management, reduce waste and keep our kitchen operations well organized.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar job for at least one season;

• Experience with food cost control, purchasing and stock management is a plus;

• Bachelor's degree in F&B, Hotel Management, Tourism or Hospitality is a plus but not necessary;

• Fluency (both written and spoken) in English and preferably other languages (Portuguese, German or Spanish);

• Valid EU driving licence (manual).

Profile:

• Passion for cooking healthy & fresh food;

• Accuracy and attention to detail;

• Multitasking and problem solving;

• Proactive, responsible & great organizational skills;

• Good understanding of costs and efficient use of resources;

• Good communication skills and team spirit, especially when training volunteers;

• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

What We Can Offer:

• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relaxed, friendly and flexible environment;

• Work in a small company with direct contact with the GM, allowing you to develop entrepreneurial skills and understand how the full business works;

• A workplace close to the beach, with access to surf lessons, surf equipment and a great surf atmosphere.

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SURF INSTRUCTOR

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We are hiring fully motivated and professional Surf Instructors to be part of our experienced team and give high quality surf lessons.

Where: Cascais, Portugal

Months: May – October 2027

Position: Paid Job – no accommodation or meals included

Schedule: Flexible according to our surf lessons schedule (1 or 2 lessons a day – 4h or 8h).

Main Tasks: 

• Organize and give surf lessons to all kinds of students (level, age, nationality, etc.);

• Use our teaching model and show the correct safety techniques;

• Be responsible for all the surf lessons duties (receive payments, register students, report any problems, etc.);

• Arrange and save all the surf material before and after the lessons.

  
  

Basic qualifications: 

• Portuguese Instructor Course (Cédula de Treinador Desportivo) is a big plus or ISA / ASI course required (up to date);

• Valid EU drivers license (manual);

• Previous experience in a similar job or general surf experience;

• Fluency (spoken) in English and other languages (German, French or Spanish) is a plus.

  
  

Profile: 

• Independency and autonomy;

• Hard worker and high team spirit;

• Multitasking and problem solving;

• Accuracy and attention to the detail;

• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

  
  

What we can offer: 

• Be part of a experienced and dynamic team working in a relax, friendly and flexible environment;

• Work in a small company with direct tasks with the GM, allowing to develop entrepreneurial skills and see how the full business works;

• An office right next to the beach and access to surf lessons, surf material and great surf atmosphere.

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FRONT DESK

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We need someone to do daily reception tasks with front and back office work (Villa & Surf School) and general Surf Villa duties.

Where: Surf Villa in Cascais, Portugal

Months: May - November 2027

Position: Full-time paid job (8h/day - 5 days a week)

Schedule: 8h00 – 16h00 or 15h30 to 23h30

Main Tasks:

• Villa/School Front & Back Office: emails, bookings, client service, check in/out, payments, etc.;

• Help with general needs of the Surf Villa & School (house organization, housekeeping, arranging rooms, helping with dinners & events, etc.);

• Assist the breakfast and any help needed with the volunteer duties;

• Guest service: Assure the guests feel at home and have everything they need;

• Make sure the accommodation is running smoothly and there are no maintenance, cleaning or operational issues.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Tourism or Hospitality;

• Fluency (both written and spoken) in English and preferably other languages (Portuguese, German or Spanish);

• International experience and worked in a tourism or surfing company is a plus.

Profile:

• Entrepreneurial orientation and independency;

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills;

• Multitasking and problem solving;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with focus on high-quality customer service;

• Accuracy and attention to the detail;

• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

What we can offer:

• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relax, friendly and flexible environment;

• Work in a small company with direct tasks with the GM, allowing to develop entrepreneurial skills and see how the full business works;

• An office right next to the beach and access to surf lessons, surf material and great surf atmosphere.

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Social Host & Content Creator

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Surf Cascais is looking for a creative, pro-active, social and happy person to help our media manager creating some fun & amazing content for our Social Media channels. Would also help in our basic daily duties in exchange for a culture and surf experience in Cascais.

Where: In our Surf House in Cascais, Portugal

When:  March 2027 -> onwards (min. 8 weeks - max.12 weeks)

Position: Nonpaid volunteer work

Schedule: 5h shifts / 5 days a week (Social Media shifts – following our Media Manager schedule

Requirements: Minimum 21yo + valid drivers license (manual) + fluent English + previous experience in a similar role

Main tasks:

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day flow of the camp by anticipating guest needs and acting as the main on-site point of contact, helping guests fully relax and focus on surfing and the shared experience;

• Organise and support informal activities such as sunset tours, local excursions, pool sessions, post-surf hangouts, and help solo travellers feel part of the group.

• Provide hands-on support across daily operations when needed, including driving and general assistance;

• Plan, capture, and create content for our social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, blog, and other platforms);

• Support the Media Manager with weekly tasks such as video coaching, filming, editing support, and publishing content.

• Contribute creative, original ideas for content, storytelling, and marketing, aligned with the camp’s style and values.

Other volunteer tasks:

•  Breakfast shift and general cleaning, helping with our weekly dinners (shopping, serving, cleaning, etc.);

•  Making sure the house is clean, organized and looking amazing to our guests;

• Socializing with guests and helping them to get around the accommodations and Cascais.

What we offer:

• Bed in shared room with other volunteers (4 in total) & breakfast;

• Fully equipped kitchen to use and space to store your food;

• Free surf lessons, surf material rental, yoga sessions & beach transfers (according to availability);

• Staff prices in our dinners (3 dinners a week), bar drinks, airport transfers and merchandising;

• Be part of a young, motivated and dynamic team working in a relax, friendly and flexible environment;

• Discounts in surf material, tours, etc.

  
  

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PHOTOGRAPHER & CONTENT CREATOR (No longer available)

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We are looking for a creative & inspired content creator to do and manage all our media. Showing what we do it's one of the most important tools to our future clients 🤩

Where: Cascais, Portugal

Months:

Position: Paid Job – no accommodation or meals included

Schedule: Flexible according to the surf lessons times, events, etc.

Main Tasks:

• Official photographer & videographer of Surf Cascais, using different cameras (camera, drone, GoPro, etc.);

• Photograph & film all our activities in a weekly base;

• Edit, manage & upload all the media created according to our style & identity;

• Elaborate a weekly video with the overall experience of the guests during their stay;

• Create & update different media plannings (weekly, monthly, yearly);

• Manage our Social Media accounts (mainly Instagram & Youtube);

• Social host; boost our Surf Camp extra activities in order to create more content;

• Teach & supervise potential photographers & media creators coming as volunteers;

• Weekly meetings with the GM in order to discuss & report how the media plannings are going.

  
  

Basic qualifications:

• No specific University course required, but having a photography / video technical course is a big plus;

• Valid EU drivers license required;

• Previous experience in a similar job for at least 1year;

• Having your own camera (able to take high quality photos & videos);

• Fluency (spoken) in English and other languages (Portuguese, German, French or Spanish) is a plus.

  
  

Profile:

• High creativity and thinking outside of the box;

• Independency and autonomy;

• Hard worker and high team spirit;

• Multitasking and problem solving;

• Accuracy and attention to the detail;

• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

  
  

What we can offer:

• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relax, friendly and flexible environment;

• Work in a small company with direct tasks with the GM, allowing to develop entrepreneurial skills and see how the full business works;

• An office right next to the beach and access to surf lessons, surf material and great surf atmosphere.

Please send your full CV with photo (date of birth and if you have a valid drivers license - manual) and a small cover letter saying why you would like to work with us to info@surfcascais.com (write the job title in the email subject please).

Hope you can make part of our family soon!

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