Chalet Hosts and Couples

Vacancy: Chalet Hosts and Couples
Company: Powder White
Category: Ski Chalet Jobs, Cooks / Chef Jobs, Jobs suitable for couples
Dates: 27th November 2010 - 30th April 2011
Salary: Very competitive salary and many other benefits

Powder White are currently looking for strong cooks for a handful of Chalet Host positions, to run their chalets in France, Switzerland and Austria.

The position of Chalet Host offers a really rewarding and fulfilling way in which to spend 5 months in the snow.  It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and hold a position of real responsibility which will set you up with superb experience which is adaptable to so many future roles.

Whilst completing a cookery course is likely to improve your application with Powder White, what is more important to us is your ability to work as part of a team, act on your own initiative and prove an excellent work experience record both in and out of catering.   We feel it essential that a strong understanding of hard work is an absolute necessity; therefore if you are just leaving school or University, we will be looking for you to complete a prolonged period of relevant employment between now and the start of the season.  We ask you to please be understanding and accepting in this respect - we are currently experiencing a huge demand for the very few jobs we have available therefore it is unlikely that a short or basic cookery course alone will be enough to secure a role with us.

What the Position involves:

• Ensuring that our guests benefit from the highest possible service with a 'Nothing is too much trouble' ethic
• Preparing cooked & continental breakfasts, afternoon teas, pre-dinner canapés and four course dinner
• Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and compliable with hygiene regulations
• Laying the tables to the Powder White standard for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner
• Oversee & take overall responsibility for the cleanliness of your chalet
• Involvement in full chalet changeover on arrivals/departures day
• Shopping, managing your own shopping/ordering list and carrying out weekly stock-takes. Budgeting and controlling chalet float completing weekly accounts returns
• Maintaining sufficient stocks of dried goods, bathroom accessories, cleaning materials and selection of wines
• Booking restaurants and taking responsibility for smooth delivery of guest ski passes, helping with ski hire and tuition.

Successful applicants will need to have a personable and outgoing personality, ability to act under pressure and keep a clear head, be a good team player, have excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills, be pro-active, professional and flexible.

EU passport and UK National Insurance number essential.

Other requirements: Cookery qualification or proof of professional cooking experience / Excellent relevant work experience both in and out of the catering sector / Proof of ongoing employment relevant to this type of role.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Great accommodation (separate to chalets you will be involved in)
• Return transport from to resort
• Comprehensive training scheme including internationally recognised qualifications
• Tasteful and stylish uniform
• Ski insurance
• Ski/Snowboard and boot hire
• Free ski and/or Snowboard tuition - low season
• Season ski pass
• Free internet access
• The chance to experience ski resort life, make lots of new friends and have lots of fun!

Salary for these positions is very competitive - we believe that the days of hard-working staff earning pure pocket money are well and truly over. 

Please upload your cover letter, CV and 6 day 3 course evening meal menu plans when applying.