🌅 Head Chef – Boutique Surf Lodge Culinary Experience, Algarve, Portugal

Location: Algarve, Portugal Duration: Late February – End of November Position: Full-time / Seasonal Head Chef Environment: Boutique Surf Lodge / Coastal Hospitality / Culinary Leadership Compensation: Competitive salary package About the Position Join Tiny Whale Surf Lodge, a luxury yet laid-back surf retreat in the heart of the Algarve, as their next Head Chef. This is more than a kitchen job—it’s a creative leadership role at the intersection of health, hospitality, and coastal living. As Head Chef, you’ll design and deliver elegant, restaurant-quality two-course dinners for up to 20 guests, showcasing fresh, diverse, and nutritious cuisine that celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle. You’ll also prepare gourmet beach picnics and daily meals for the Tiny Whale team, curating food that fuels both body and spirit. Working alongside a small, dedicated crew, you’ll have the autonomy to craft menus, source local ingredients, and lead your assistant and hosts in maintaining the highest standards of presentation and taste. The goal: to make every guest’s dining experience a highlight of their stay. This position is ideal for an experienced, forward-thinking chef seeking a medium to long-term opportunity in the Algarve’s thriving surf-lodge scene. 🐋 ChefJobs Analysis: Refined Coastal Cuisine with Purpose This is culinary leadership with soul—a rare chance to shape a lodge’s full dining identity. The Tiny Whale kitchen isn’t about volume or routine; it’s about precision, presentation, and personal connection. Expect hands-on creativity, from plating elegant dinners to packing artisan beach picnics for ocean-bound guests. Professionally, this role offers a bridge between fine dining and boutique hospitality—perfect for chefs who value both artistry and lifestyle balance. Personally, it’s the Algarve: golden cliffs, surf breaks, and sun-drenched markets. You’ll cook with meaning, live by the sea, and grow in a close, international community that appreciates genuine craft. 📧 Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to the Tiny Whale Recruitment Team at tinywhalerecruitment@gmail.com with Head Chef – Tiny Whale Surf Lodge in the subject line.