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Chalet Chefs

  • Job Location

    Meribel, France

  • Start date

    Start date will be early December 2022

  • Duration

    The end of the contract will be approx 17 April 2023

  • Job Benefits

    JOB PACKAGE FOR CHEFS Salary per Contract of Employment- 1572.12 NET per month, fixed term French contract – 40 hours per week, 2 days off per week, Accommodation provided in a shared room in the staff apartment, food on work days, travel allowance, ski o




Description

Ski Cuisine - Chalet Chef Job Description – 2022-2023

Your role as chef is to organize the smooth running of the chalet kitchen and to serve exceptional dishes with emphasis on fresh produce and excellent presentation. All our chefs have a flair for their chosen career and are passionate about cooking. You will be working alongside a chalet host who is mainly responsible for housekeeping and hosting duties. However, your roles will overlap and you will need to work as a team in order to run your chalet to the very best of your ability and ensure that your guests are comfortable and enjoy the high standard of cuisine and personal service for which Ski Cuisine is renowned. Our aim is to exceed guest expectation and ensure they have the best holiday experience.  It is important to remember that working as a chef in a chalet is very customer interactive which is perhaps different from working in a restaurant kitchen where you may not have much client contact.
 
Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):


Menu planning, shopping, ordering, stock and budget control
Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean to the highest standard, paying special attention to kitchen hygiene


Meals provided :
    • Breakfast - a choice of continental & a cooked breakfast to order on 5 mornings
    • Afternoon Tea - homemade cakes & biscuits
    • A selection of homemade Canapés, served with pre dinner drinks on 5 nights
    • Dinner - a three course fine dining menu, well balanced with the emphasis on fresh ingredients. A cheese board selection, Coffee served with chocolates served on 5 nights


On one of the staff nights off the chef is required to pre prepare platters and a dessert for the guests to cook their own raclette


Working as a team with the chalet host and using them in the kitchen as and when appropriate (eg food prep, washing up during service)


All special dietary requirements and children’s meals will need to be catered for alongside the planned menus


Working within a generous but precise budget, submitting weekly chalet accounts & menu plans to the Resort Manager


Ensuring that the daily menu board is presented to guests each morning at breakfast


Hosting the guests when appropriate. Serving & presenting meals and assisting the chalet host when required such as helping with changeover day housekeeping duties and laying afternoon tea. 

General chalet duties may include: assisting with chalet cleaning and presentation, snow clearing, chopping wood, keeping outdoor areas clean and tidy etc.


Ensuring a warm welcome to your guests on arrival, discuss dietary requests and proposed menus directly with guests. You will need to be ready to shop the morning after arrival day to satisfy guest requests

Liaising with the Resort Manager on a regular basis to discuss guest requirements & details.

Impeccable presentation and a professional but friendly demeanor is expected at all times.

Remove and dispose of responsibly all rubbish, glass bottles and recycling twice per day after each service
 
Covid 19- you must be fully vaccinated according to the fully vaccinated status in France at the time of employment


How to apply- Please apply online below with your CV, covering letter and a recent photo.

We will respond and send you an application form to be completed and returned with a menu plan.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

 

Requirements

    Pre-requisites/Requirements:

    Applicants must hold either an EU passport (copy required on application) or a Carte/Titre de Sejour allowing the applicant to work in France

    If you hold neither of the above but hold a UK passport the applicant must be prepared to undergo the visa application process which will involve various applications (in conjunction with the company) attend visa appointments in the UK and France (possibly out of work hours) medical appointments in France and the applicant must be willing to incur some of the costs involved. UK passport holders must have at least 6 months valid on the expiry date of the passport from the end of April 2023 (i.e. 31/10/2023) A copy of the passport is required on application

    High level of communication with fluent spoken English and the ability to read English is essential

    Excellent customer service skills

    Previous experience of working within hospitality including housekeeping and catering

    Be able to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach to your work and colleagues

    Reliability, confidence and ability to work independently

    Able to produce weekly menu plans and accounts for restaurant standard food within a specified budget

    Aptitude to put the needs of the guests first

    Excellent time management and punctuality

    Ability to prioritize and plan ahead & work well under pressure

    Be well presented

    A mature and professional attitude towards seasonal “culture”  

    Candidates must hold a Level 2 food & hygiene certificate and a copy will be required

    Assume responsibility for the kitchen, food storage & shopping, food hygiene & safety

    A valid medical insurance policy cover for France for the period of employment which must include mountain rescue insurance and repatriation to your home country if you are unable to travel independently following an accident or illness.Covid-19 protocols- All staff are required to be fully vaccinated.

About us

Ski Cuisine is a private chalet company, based exclusively in Meribel, France. We operate four chalets, all chosen for their individual character and style. Our chalets vary in size and can accommodate between 8-10 guests.

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