This is a role which demands a great deal of interaction with both guests and colleagues  with a huge amount of flexibility.  Our drivers/handymen need to be quick-thinking, pro-active, resourceful, self motivated with a sociable and happy approach to their job.  It is a very physical position which ranges from linen or wine deliveries to taking resonsibility for vehicle maintenance or helping out Chalet Managers in times of stress.  This is a fantastic position with lots of variety and will enable you to meet many different people during your stay in resort.

What the Position involves:

• Ensuring that our guests receive the highest levels of standards and customer care
• Carrying out the safe transfer of guests to and from their accommodation to the slopes (where applicable)
• Managing and maintaining the Powder White vehicles on a daily basis, ensuring they remain clean and roadworthy at all times
• Taking responsibility for any maintenance issues arising in any of the Powder White properties including staff accommodation
• Transporting our staff on a weekly basis to and from the shops (often in the valley) and helping with their large shopping loads
• Being prepared to drive at all times when on duty, taking the appropriate care to ensure safety of all concerned
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with all Powder White guests
• Delivery of all ski passes on changeover day to ensure maximum skiing time for all our guests
• Delivering bread to chalets on Chalet Managers day off
• Transporting Chalet Managers to their properties in the mornings and evenings (where applicable)
• Overseeing and stock-taking weekly supplies of linen and ensuring correct numbers are always available to Chalet Managers
• Delivering wine, linen and bathroom accessories to all properties
• Reporting to and liaising very closely with your Resort Manager
• Working as part of a close team and being prepared to help out in any situation

 

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 experience preferred but not essential
Good team player with “Nothing is too much trouble” attitude	Good maintenance skills & experience
Excellent guest relations & interpersonal skills	Good driving experience
Hard-working and self-motivating work ethic	Strong physique for wine and linen deliveries etc
Being pro-active and ability to think for yourself	Good practical and mechanical experience
Very good organisational skills	Preferably educated to degree standard but not essential
Good communication skills with a sense of humour	Conversational French or German preferred
Professionalism and flexibility	Full, clean driving license

Salary for these positions is very competitive (to include salary, food allowance & bonus) and overall package can amount to £17k per annum pro rata.

To apply for this position, please send us a copy of your CV and recent photo with covering letter to our London office or mail this to info@powderwhite.com.   

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