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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