Join Our Quinta do Pisão Team Adventure

Where Your Journey Could Lead to More!

Terra Verde is a cozy 12-room retreat nestled in the serene Serra de Estrela foothills of central Portugal. We’ve just about wrapped up the building and restoration phase of this incredible project, and now we’re ready to bring in more permanent, hospitality-oriented staff. We’re adapting to this new reality and are excited to welcome passionate individuals who will help shape the next chapter of Terra Verde. If you apply now, you’ll still have some initial prepping to do before we open our doors in April 2025—but after that, it’s all about creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at Terra Verde

Here at Terra Verde, we believe in variety. No one spends their entire day doing just one thing—it keeps the workday fresh and engaging. You’ll work around 8 hours a day, and as per Portuguese law, you’re entitled to two days off each week. But remember, this is hospitality, so your days off might not always land on the weekend.

Everyone enjoys 22 days of paid holiday annually, though these are taken when Terra Verde is closed (from November to April). During these off months, we keep busy with prepping for the upcoming season, tidying up, maintenance, and even some light building and painting. And yes, you’ll still get paid during this time—we’re talking about 14 months of pay spread across the year, as required by law.

Our wages are competitive with standard rates in the Portuguese hospitality industry. Plus, we provide free accommodation in one of our staff houses, with private rooms for up to six people. You’ll also enjoy lunch on working days when Terra Verde is open, and you’ll have access to a fully equipped kitchen at the staff house for your other meals.

We welcome couples, though only one of you can work here—just in case someone needs to leave, we want to ensure our team remains strong. While children can’t stay at the staff house, there are plenty of job opportunities in the region for your partner.

Who We’re Looking For

The Chef: Your main passion? Cooking, of course! You’ll whip up a vegetarian breakfast and lunch buffet, using fresh produce from our organic garden. You’ll also get to showcase your culinary skills in our indoor-outdoor kitchen, which can double as a workshop space. Expect to spend about 6 hours in the kitchen each day, with the remaining 2 hours dedicated to some relaxing gardening. Experience is key here, but if you’re not yet a chef, don’t worry—kitchen experience is what we’re after.

The Night Owl: Not a morning person? Perfect! Start your day around 11 AM, help prepare and serve lunch, and spend your afternoon in the garden before heading to the bar in the evening. Some bar or kitchen experience would be great, but being a quick learner works too.

The Governess: Think of yourself as the Mary Poppins of housekeeping. You’ll help ensure our guests’ rooms are spotless, and organize cleaning schedules. This will take about 4 hours of your day, leaving you time to assist in our gardens or kitchen. No prior experience is necessary—just a keen eye for detail and a love for keeping things tidy.