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Chalet Hosts & Couples

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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 way to meet new people hold a position of real responsibility which will set you up with superb experience which is adaptable to so many future roles you may take on.

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, sumptuous afternoon teas, pre-dinner canapes and 4-course evening meals
  • Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and compliable with hygiene regulations at all times
  • Laying the tables to the Powder White standard for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner
  • Oversee & take overall responsibility for the cleanliness of your chalet with the help of a Chalet Assistant (where applicable)
  • Involvement in full chalet changeover on arrivals/departures day with the help of a Chalet Assistant (where applicable)
  • 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 skire hire and tuition

Abilities Needed & Expectations:

Qualifications & Requirements:

Personable and outgoing personality

EU passport & UK National Insurance number essential

Ability to act under pressure & keep a clear head

Previous hospitality & entertaining experience

Good team player

Relevant customer service experience

Excellent guest relations & interpersonal skills

Cooking qualification or proof of professional cooking experience

Hard-working and self-motivating work ethic

Relevant house-keeping, cleaning or bar-work experience

Being pro-active and ability to think for yourself

Buying, ordering and/or budgeting experience preferred

Professionalism and flexibility

Conversational French or German ideal, but not essential

Salary  for these positions is very competitve and the overall package can equate to £17k per annum pro rata. 

To apply for this position, please send us a copy of your CV with a recent photo, a 6-day 3-course evening meal menu plan with a covering letter to our London office or mail this to claire@powderwhite.com    

Having a cookery qualification is likely to improve your application with Powder White.  We are happy to recommend the following cookery schools who provide super short-courses geared to running your own chalet.  For more information, click on the links below:

Ballymaloe School of Cookery     Edinburgh School of Food & Wine     The Grange     Natives Chalet Courses     Rosie Davies

Orchards School of Cookery     Leiths     Tante Marie

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