Location Lead at Habitat Algarve from March 2026

Temporary, Full-time · Portugal

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Your tasks
The position as the Location Lead makes you one of the most important people in our team on site. You are responsible for creating a warm, cordial and welcoming atmosphere You are a role model for the entire team and with your hands-on mentality, your positive charisma and
your empathetic leadership style, you not only inspire the team, but also our guests on a daily basis.
  • You will act as the key liaison between the founders, partners, the on-site team and external service providers, ensuring that the Surf Spirit philosophy is embodied every week.
  • Reviewing guest feedback and implementing optimization measures across all areas to enhance the guest experience and improve retreat operations.
  • You will actively lead team meetings, recruit new employees, onboard and develop them.
  • You don't need to have a trade qualification, but it is an advantage to have some manual skills, for example to turn a screw or restart the dishwasher.
  • Your areas of responsibility are very varied and sometimes you are required to keep a cool head in stressful situations.
  • You should be outgoing and like to communicate, share stories and
    spend some time with the guests.
  • This position can also be shared as a tandem role with another person working as Teamlead.
Your profile
You...
  • are available from beginning April until end of October 2026
  • are fluent in English
  • have management experience, ideally in hospitality and ideally knows what it means to work in a retreat.
  • are not unfamiliar with numbers, you are familiar with budgets and various calculations.
  • are interested in a mindful and holistic lifestyle, healthy nutrition and may have practised yoga and surfing yourself before and like this kinda lifestyle.
  • set a good example and be a real team player. 
  • love to be around people, motivate and can be a good listener.
  • can handle criticism and suggestions for improvement well
  • have a positive and open appearance
  • like to live and work in nature
  • have a class B driving license
Why us?
The Habitat Algarve is a unique eco-retreat nestled off-grid in Portugal’s untouched nature. 
Live in your own tiny house at the Habitat. Enjoy all the meals with the rest of the team and the guests. You can make use of a shared staff car and Surf & Yoga Equipment.
Habitat Algarve offers a great working environment for Creatives, 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.
Your tasks

Being a Teamlead at Habitat Algarve Retreat makes you part of our young and international team. You serve as the main point of contact for both guests and the on-site team, ensuring smooth operations and an unforgettable experience for every visitor. 

  • Act as the main point of contact for guests and team members on-site.

  • Lead, motivate, and support the team to ensure a seamless guest journey.

  • Oversee and coordinate all retreat operations.

  • Ensure that guests’ needs and expectations are met throughout their stay.

  • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards in all public retreat areas.

  • Manage check-ins and check-outs, providing a warm welcome and a heartfelt farewell.

  • Communicate with surf and yoga coaches to ensure guest satisfaction.

  • Address guest concerns or special requests, coordinating with relevant team members.

  • Uphold Surf Spirit’s values by creating a welcoming and memorable atmosphere.

  • Handle recruitment, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

  • This position can also be shared as a tandem role with another person working as location lead
Your profile
You...
  • are available from beginning April until end of October 2026
  • are fluent in English
  • bring leadership experience, team spirit and passion for hospitality
  • have organisational skills and stress resilience
  • have xperience in gastronomy, yoga/surfing and sustainable living (is a big plus!)
  • set a good example and be a real team player
  • can handle criticism and suggestions for improvement well
  • have a positive and open appearance
  • like to live and work in nature
  • have a class B driving license
Why us?
The 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 and Surf & Yoga Equipment.
Habitat Algarve offers a great working environment for Creatives, Surfers and Yogis.
Über uns
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. ​
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