Chalet Chef
As a company which prides itself in serving our guests with high quality food we are looking for enthusiastic and talented chefs to join our team, who are flexible and reliable in their approach to work. To get the most out of working a ski season you'll need to be energetic, friendly and love working with people.
A ski season is a fantastic way to spend the winter and although the hours can be demanding and long, your rewards are plenty of time on the mountainside and a great social life. It is also an excellent way to further your catering career and the ideal way to meet a wide range of new and interesting people. The start of the season is very hectic and many staff feel under pressure, as can be expected when you start a new job away from home. We can assure you that once you have completed your pre season, 10 day training course and have a few week's experience in your chalet, it all slots into place and your routine will run smoothly and more efficiently as the season goes on. You can generally expect to work the morning, followed by the afternoon off, before returning to your chalet to prepare and serve dinner.
The role of the chef is to organize the smooth running of the chalet kitchen. You will work along side a chalet host who is mainly responsible for housekeeping and hosting duties. However, your jobs will overlap and we would expect you to work as a team so that you run your chalet to the very best of your ability and ensure that your guests are comfortable and enjoying the high standard of cuisine and personal service for which Chalet 1802 is renowned.
As a guide your role will include:
- Menu planning, shopping, and stock control
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean at all times, paying special attention to kitchen hygiene
- Meals that are provided by the chef are as follows:
- Breakfast - a choice of continental or cooked breakfast to order
- Afternoon Tea - homemade cakes & biscuits
- Choice of Canapés, served with pre dinner drinks
- Dinner - a three course 'restaurant' style menu, with the emphasis on fresh and varied ingredients. Cheese board and Coffee to follow
- Special dietary requirements e.g. Vegetarians and Children may need to be catered for
- Budget control, submitting weekly chalet accounts to the Resort Manager
- Hosting the guests when appropriate. Serving at meals. Meeting your guests on arrival, farewells to departing guests
- Liaising with resort maintenance team over any damage/breakages in the kitchen
- Liaising with the resort manager on a regular basis to discuss booking & guest details
Approximate dates of employment are early December to the end of April
- £180 per week
- Accommodation in shared room in staff chalet (2 or 3 per room)
- Return travel London - Chamonix
- Food supplied in your chalet
- Ski Equipment for the season
- Medical & mountain rescue insurance
- Lift Pass - The cost of a Mont Blanc lift pass (approx £600) will be refunded to you at the end of the season upon successful completion of your contract of employment and staff accommodation left in good order
- One full day off per week
