Summer work in tourism: the Algarve is hiring in earnest
Hotels and restaurants need thousands of people for peak season. Where the jobs are and what to expect.
If you are after quick work for the summer, tourism remains the country’s biggest seasonal employer, and the South leads the race. One hotel collection in the Algarve alone took on around 1,600 people for kitchen and table service for the season, and the story repeats across dozens of venues from north to south.
Where the jobs are
Demand is strong in hotels, restaurants, bars and tourist-activity companies. The most requested roles run from kitchen and floor to reception, housekeeping and activity support. Many openings do not require much experience; they value availability, a knack for dealing with people and, in many places, English or another foreign language, because the customer is international.
What to expect and how to apply
These are intense jobs, with long hours and plenty of weekends, but they pay through the season and open doors for those who want to stay in the sector. It is worth applying on job portals, directly on hotel groups’ sites and, for those living nearby, knocking on doors with a CV in hand. In tourist areas, word of mouth still hires plenty of people.
With the season heating up, whoever moves now grabs the best openings before August fills everything.
See also: the StartUp Voucher for young people and the summer festival agenda.
Listings and applications on portals such as Jobs in Portugal.
Illustrative · Photo: Western Skyline Hotel / Pexels
