Chalet Host

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As a chalet host you will work in one of our beautiful chalets alongside a chalet chef. You will be passionate about friendly customer service, with relevant experience gained in either a chalet, restaurant, cafe, bar, villa, yacht or similar setting. We pride ourselves on providing excellent, friendly and personable service in our chalets and you would be able to create a welcoming environment for our guests. You will also help with serving breakfasts, laying out afternoon tea and serving dinners 5 days a week. You will be primarily responsible the chalet cleaning, including bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas, as well as the weekly changeover of the chalet. We work as a team in the chalets and share responsibilities in order to provide the best service for our guests.

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Main responsibilities include:

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  • Laying the table and serving breakfast and dinner 5 days a week

  • Laying out afternoon tea 5 days

  • Preparing continental breakfast for staff days off

  • Daily cleaning of the chalet

  • Weekly changeover of the chalet

  • Hosting our guests and making them feel welcome

  • Assisting in the kitchen with washing up, food preparation etc

  • Weekly shopping trip

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Experience/Skills Required:

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  • Excellent people skills 

  • Proven experience of customer service ideally in chalets, restaurants, bars, cafes villas, yachts or similar

  • Experience of housekeeping/cleaning

  • Good eye for detail and ability to present the chalet well

  • Organised and able to work efficiently

  • Hard working and adaptable

  • Mature attitude

  • Team player

  • Friendly and outgoing

  • A mountain lover

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How to Apply

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To apply for a position with Alpine Ethos please email a CV and covering letter to info@alpineethos.co.uk. If applying for a cooking position please also send a weekly 5 day menu plan. Please tell us a little about yourself in your covering letter and in particular why you would like to do a ski season and what appeals about working for Alpine Ethos.

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Due to French employment regulations and Brexit we are currently accepting applications from people with either an EU passport, dual nationality with an EU passport, UK nationals with a valid French residency permit (or ongoing application). Exceptional applicants with a UK passport may apply subject to approval for a French work permit and a French tourism seasonal visa application. 

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​What we Offer You

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We expect a lot from you, but we offer an excellent package in return to ensure you get the most out of your winter season. The Alpine Ethos package includes:

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  • Competitive salary 

  • Excellent shared staff accommodation

  • Full Three Valley season lift pass

  • Ski/snowboard hire 

  • Flights between the UK and resort at the start/end of season

  • Insurance (both at work and on the mountain)

  • Staff Uniform

  • 2 full days off per week

  • Food whilst at work

  • Friends and Family discounted holidays

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