Chalet host couple required to join us at our luxury chalet in the picturesque medieval village of Venosc which is part of the Les Deux Alpes ski station. The chalet is comfortable and spacious with 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Typically guest groups are between 8-12 people. The chalet has plenty of amenities with out door hot tub, sauna, cinema room, games room, gym, boot & drying room all set in a breathtaking Alpine location
Key tasks are preparing food for guests. For the winter this will include hot & cold breakfast options, afternoon cake, canapes and three course evening meals six days a week. Staff will also be responsible for menu creation, budgeting and a weekly shop.
Chalet housekeeping. This will include cleaning of guest rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas. Hot tub & sauna maintenance and some laundry
Other duties will include driving when required, snow clearing as well as help with ad hoc jobs around the chalet
We require one half of the couple to be an accomplished chef ideally with prior experience of chalet or commercial catering. We have also employed keen amateur cooks who may have taken a cookery school course or can demonstrate some culinary skill. Any fine dining experience would be welcome
Ideally the other half of the couple will have previous hospitality or housekeeping experience. An ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and be organised is key. What is also important is that the couple support each other with both the kitchen and housekeeping elements of the role
Candidates must be in possession of an UK (or EU passport with work permit for the UK) and an existing permanent UK national insurance number plus a UK address & UK bank account.
At least one person to be aged 25 with a full clean driving license as some driving will be required
Confident, personable & sociable personality to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. An ability to work on own initiative and be flexible in what can be a demanding job at times. Must be able to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and be presentable at all times