As a Chalet Host at Ski Cuisine you are able to run your chalet with your own individual style. We employ professionals experienced in the hospitality industry and private catering. We trust your professional eye and instincts when presenting your chalet and hosting our guests. Your style and flare is reflected in the way you lay your table to the little charming touches that you add to the bedrooms and bathrooms. We encourage your creativity and trust that you know how to make our guests feel at home and spoil them with your attention to detail. Guests are left with fond memories of their holiday and blown away by the excellence of your service. This is why we have such a high number of returning guests year upon year. This is what makes us stand out from our competitors. Your hard work is rewarded with job satisfaction, the chance to meet new and interesting people and lots of ski and social time in one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world.
Ski Cuisine is a small, family run chalet company operating solely in the beautiful Alpine resort of Méribel situated at the heart of the impressive Three Valley Ski area; the largest ski area in the world. Our four chalets are ski-in, ski-out and have cosy and traditional interiors. We are renowned for excellent quality cuisine and personal service, provided by professional and personable staff.
Responsibilities
Daily housekeeping throughout the whole chalet
Presenting the chalet to the required standard
Stock control and ordering
Front of house service during meal times
Assistance to the chef when required
Cooking breakfasts/making cakes as required in the chef’s absence
Hosting guests
Communication and interaction with guests
General duties in and around the chalet alongside the chef such as snow clearing
Pre-requisites - We are looking for experienced hosts who:
Have strong communication skills
Have previous experience in hospitality with a preference for private functions or previous chalet/villa experience
Have housekeeping experience and a good idea for presentation and detail
Can cook breakfasts and basic afternoon tea
Have a minimum of a valid Level 2 Hygiene certificate
Hold a UK passport and a UK NI number and NI contributions need to have been previously paid for a period of at least one month
You must hold a valid European Health Card ( EHIC)
We are looking for people who :
Work well under pressure
Have a high standard of personal presentation
Are reliable and organised
Are respectful and communicate well with clients and colleagues (team players)
Are punctual and have a “can-do” attitude
Have a positive, mature and energetic outlook to work and season life in general
Be flexible in your attitude towards our guests to maintain our excellent service level and reputation
Package:
Salary on application
Accommodation in a shared room in our staff chalet
Travel from London-Méribel. Return travel allowance of £80
Meals supplied
Ski or snowboard equipment for the season
Mountain rescue insurance
A three valley lift pass
Two days off per week (subject to bookings / certain weeks such as the Christmas holidays, but you will be notified in advance)
Uniform provided by Ski Cuisine: Outdoor jacket. Fleece. Shirts. Polo shirts. Aprons
To provide yourself: Black trousers. Black indoor shoes. A thin black sweater or black cardigan
To apply: Please contact Karen Journoud staff@skicuisine.co.uk and forward your CV, a cover letter and a recent photo.