Summer Staff on the Costa Vicentina: Planning Ahead
The Costa Vicentina and Zambujeira do Mar welcome more visitors in summer, and anyone running a guesthouse, a restaurant or a tourism activity feels it in the team. Preparing for summer early leaves time to choose well instead of fixing everything in a rush. Here are some practical ideas.
The high season needs a different team
In a coastal tourism area, the rhythm changes a lot between seasons. Out of season, a small team is enough. In summer, activity grows and tasks multiply: more rooms to clean, more tables to serve, more meals to prepare, more guests to welcome. Every business lives this in its own way, and there is no single pattern.
So the most useful starting point is your own reality: think back to last summer, where the team was most stretched and which tasks were left undone or done in a hurry.
Do not forget the days either side of the peak. Preparation before the first big weekend and the wind-down at the end of the season both need people, and mentioning them in your request gives us a fuller picture.
Think by role and by shift
Instead of thinking only about how many people are missing, think about which roles and which hours. A kitchen needs people at lunch and dinner; a guesthouse does most of its cleaning mid-morning; a beach restaurant lives on weekends and holidays. The more concrete you are, the better we can understand which profiles to look for.
- Housekeeping: rooms and shared areas
- Kitchen and washing up: preparation, support and cleaning
- Dining room and terrace service
- Front desk and guest welcome
- Maintenance, gardening and general support
What tends to matter day to day
People who work in a tourist area deal with guests. That means manner, punctuality and the way people communicate count for a lot. If languages matter for the role, such as English at the front desk, say so in your request. If they do not, it is worth mentioning that too, so nobody wastes time.
Think about logistics as well: where the workplace is, how people get there on time, and whether there are weekend or evening shifts. On a coastal stretch, getting to work is not always easy, and that can weigh on the choice.
If your offer includes meals or other support for workers, mention it in the request. These details help us understand the context and show that the team will be well received.
Finally, remember that summer on the coast also brings surprises: a very busy weekend, an unexpected absence in the team, an event. Having already spoken to us before the pressure arrives makes any reinforcement easier.
Welcome the summer team well
Someone arriving in the middle of the high season rarely has time for a long induction, which is why a well-prepared first day pays off. Show the premises, introduce colleagues, explain how service works and say who they can ask. Five minutes well spent at the start prevents many mistakes mid-service.
If housing or transport matter in your case, mention it at first contact. AllGreen does not treat them as guaranteed: we discuss them case by case, depending on the role, the location and the client.
Talking to AllGreen
We are based in Zambujeira do Mar and we work with tourism and hospitality too. If you want to reinforce your summer team, fill in the form on our website with the roles, the place and the likely dates, or phone the office, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. Our team will get in touch to assess what is possible. We do not promise numbers or fixed lead times, but we do listen to what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Does AllGreen work with hotels and restaurants?
Yes. Tourism and hospitality are one of our sectors, alongside agriculture, poultry and construction. Available roles change through the year, so the best step is to send us your request.
Can I ask for staff only for the high season?
You can state the period you need. Temporary staffing exists for short-term or seasonal reinforcement. Tell us the likely dates and we will talk it through.
Can I request people for weekend or evening shifts?
You can give the hours in your request. The clearer the schedule, the easier it is to work out suitable profiles.
Is housing and transport available for the team?
It depends on the role, the location and the client. We discuss it case by case, so tell us at first contact if it matters.