General Assistant

Vacancy: General Assistant
Company: Purple Ski
Category: Ski Chalet Jobs, Jobs suitable for couples, Ski Resort Driving Jobs
Dates: mid November 2011 to the end of April 2012
Salary: From £110pw depending on experience and skills. Package includes accommodation, food and drinks, ski pass, skis/board and boots, medical insurance, transport from London to and from the resort. Performance-based bonus awarded at the end of season

Overview

The General Assistant is responsible for providing "day off cover" for the 4 chalet assistant/drivers and one chalet assistant, also for providing general help on changeover day. Normal duties include driving, housekeeping, hot tub cleaning and maintenance, laundry delivery / collection, arranging children's equipment (cots, high chairs etc) and other tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of Purple Ski's operations and that the Company's standards are maintained at all times.

On an emergency basis, may also be required to provide cover for all staff members, including chefs, in the event of absence / sickness.

The hours are long and the job is physically and emotionally demanding and you need to be good at working both alone and as part of a team.  You must have extremely high work standards, be self-starting, flexible, customer-focused, self motivated, take pride in your work at all times and be conscientious.

No shopping or budgeting duties

Previous Experience

Full driving licence and at least 3 years post qualification driving experience is essential.

Previous experience of driving large vehicles, on snow and/or overseas is highly desirable.

Ability to cook to a high level is highly desirable.

Prior hands-on experience in the hotel and catering industry in waitering/waitressing and/ or cleaning/chamber-maiding roles is highly desirable.

Good level of spoken French is highly desirable.

Main Duties

See chalet assistant/driver job description (applies 4 days per week).

Also:

• On changeover day (and as required), organises the movement/distribution, assembly, dismantling and stock control of beds, children/infant equipment. Empties, cleans and maintains hot tubs. Also collects and delivers laundry from / to chalets and laundry company and does whatever in-resort driving is needed for guests

Service : Housekeeping

• On one morning, works in a chalet on the day off of one of the chalet assistants to ensure that excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in/around the chalet at all times. Cleans and tidies the following areas:
  1. Vacuums and/or mops floors/carpets in all rooms and corridors
  2. Refreshes sofa and other cushions
  3. Makes beds
  4. Tidies guests’ bedrooms
  5. Cleans bathroom sanitary-ware and surfaces
  6. Cleans interior and exterior of windows as necessary
  7. Cleans kitchen including kitchen equipment and dining room
• Helps wash up and polish all glasses, crockery, cutlery and pans etc
• Changes bath and hand towels mid-week in rota-ed chalet
• Ensures rubbish is cleared away
• Supports the sets up and closing down of chalets at the start and end of the season as required
• Ensures that all household equipment is maintained in the best possible condition; reports and arranges any repairs and replacements promptly to the Supplies and Maintenance Manager.
• Washes and irons “small” linen such as napkins, tablecloths, chef’s whites etc, tea towels etc.
• On the evening of this day, collects and delivers laundry from / to chalets and laundry company

Service : Meals/Drinks/Driving

• For 1 day per week, helps with the setting up, serving and clearing away breakfast.
• Supports all activities associated with the opening and closing of all chalets and staff apartments and staff training as necessary.
• Supports the formal review and performance appraisal of staff throughout the season and at the end of the season, also helping to organise staff events.
• On an exceptional basis only, as assigned by Karen or Michael, meets guests at the airport (usually Geneva, Lyon or Chambery) and/or train stations (generally Moutiers only) and transfers them safely to their chalet. Provides a welcome talk during the trip. Also, returns departing guests to the airport/train station as assigned.
• Covers for/backs up for all chalet staff in emergencies (e.g. illness/absence)

Age range

Over 21 years (for vehicle insurance reasons)

Application

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