THE POSITION

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working couple with experience to run and manage each chalet.  At least one of you will have worked as a chef/have a cooking diploma, and be able to cook to a high standard for up to 14 guests, six days of the week, throughout the season. We have a strong reputation for food, and you will be expected to maintain, and improve it!

You will have an outgoing personality, be able to interact with guests of all ages and nationalities, be friendly, happy and smiling. You will also be conscientious and be able to work on your own initiative. You will need UK National Insurance Number,  and one of you will be over the age of 21 (for car insurance purposes) and hold a drivers’ licence.

Duties include:

• Offering warm hospitality and looking after guests during their stay
• Creating a weekly menu to include breakfast with cooked option, afternoon tea with homemade cakes, and a 4-course evening meal 6 days a week (including cheese course).
• Preparing, laying out, plating up and clearing of all meals
• Daily cleaning and tidying of the chalet (making beds, cleaning bathrooms,  kitchen and any shared space in the chalet)
• Weekly cleaning of chalet on change-over day, preparing for the arrival of new guests
• Weekly stock-take and shopping for food according to a budget
• Maintaining and observing all hygiene,  health and safety standards
• Clearing snow and ice from steps, paths and parking spots
• Preparing kindling and laying and lighting fires most evenings
• Occasional driving of guests in company courtesy 4x4 to and from ski lifts

 

We offer a very strong package for the right staff:

 

• Very competitive monthly salary + bonuses, paid in £s to a UK bank account
• Great accommodation at the chalet
• Travel to and from the resort
• All relevant pre-season training
• Occasional access to company vehicles for private use
• Full Paradiski (Les Arcs and La Plagne) season lift pass and ski insurance
• All meals, taken at the chalet
• One day off per week
• Ski hire equipment, if required
• Subsidised ski lessons (in low season)
• Access to free wifi, Sky TV, Xbox360/Wii
• Opportunity for a great reference –before starting Alpine365, Duncan and Toorna both worked in blue-chip London companies, so can offer worthwhile, and personal references for those interested pursuing a UK career sometime after their season
• The chance to experience a great, French ski resort and live in the mountains for 5 months!