Retreat Chef at Habitat Algarve from April 2026

Your tasks

As a chef at Habitat Algarve, the responsibility for the physical well-being of our guests is in your hands and we attach great importance to a balanced and healthy diet. Your tasks include organising and carrying out breakfast, lunch and dinner in shifts, in alternation with another chef. In addition, you will support the team with snack or cake service in the afternoon.You are one of the contacts for our guests in all matters relating to food and ensure that their needs are met. You are also responsible for carrying out daily tasks in the kitchen area properly and cleaning and maintaining the retreat kitchen. Additionally, you are in charge of maintaining order in the kitchen storage.

Your profile

You...

• are available for at leat half a season between April and October (full season preferred)
• are 25 years of age or older
• are fluent in English
• have the knowledge and ability to create wholesome dishes from vegan and vegetarian products
• enjoy being creative in the kitchen and striving to prepare a varied, seasonal and healthy meal for guests
• can create desserts and bake cakes
• can control the purchasing
• are able to monitor the food budget in collaboration with the Location Lead

Why us?

Our Habitat Algarve is a unique eco-retreat nestled off-grid in Portugal’s untouched nature. Our Partner in Portugal offers basic accommodation. Enjoy all the meals with the rest of the team and the guests. You can make use of a shared staff car. Habitat Algarve offers a great working environment for Surfers and Yogis.

About us

We are Dana & Nils from Germany. With our close friends, we spent a lot of time on the coasts of Europe. Our circle of friends is characterised by a passion for surfing, yoga, music and community. During our travels, we have always experienced incredible freedom. We offer weekly retreat packages, with all guests arriving on the same day. This rhythm creates a shared journey — allowing the group to grow together, deepen their surf and yoga practice day by day and truly connect.

What we offer goes far beyond an accommodation. It’s a curated experience designed to nourish body, mind and soul.