Chalet Chef/Host Couple – Montriond, Morzine – Seasonal (possibly beyond)
We are looking for an excellent chalet couple for the upcoming winter season for a lovely 5-bedroom chalet in Montriond, just outside of Morzine, with the possibility to extend beyond the winter. We are looking for a couple who make an excellent team, with real emphasis on great food – our guests will expect truly fabulous food at all meals, served in an informal and friendly environment.
We are looking for a highly professional couple with a 5-star service mentality who have ideally worked together. The ideal candidates will have a positive and flexible attitude, be proactive, work well under pressure and listen to clients’ requirements. They will be well presented at all times and self-motivated.
Chef Duties include:
• Provide full breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and 4 course evening meal 6 days a week all working within Health & Safety Food Standards.
• Menu planning to work with innovative and suitable ideas including working to satisfy guests' special requests.
• Adapt menus to satisfy any dietary requirements such as vegetarians/wheat intolerance etc.
• Prepare children's evening meals (as required
• Shop weekly and to a budget, and keep accurate chalet accounts on a weekly basis, sourcing the best ingredients possible within the budget allowed
• Keep kitchen, to include all mechanical and electrical appliances clean and to a high standard
• Work with the chalet host sharing the cleaning of the sitting and dining areas and to be responsible for your chalet, assist in cleaning whenever needed
Host/manager Duties include and not limited to:
• customer service delivery – incl. service of breakfast, afternoon tea and formal evening meal
• proactive communication with guests to ensure all queries are answered and any special requests are met at the earliest opportunity
• Keep the chalet spotlessly clean at all times
• Daily servicing of bedrooms and bathrooms and sharing the cleaning of the sitting and dining areas with the chef
• Assisting the chef when required with plating up/prep/washing up
• Lay the tables suitably and as trained for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner
Overall duties to include:
• Be responsible for reporting overall maintenance within the chalet and managing the chalet inventory throughout the season, logging all breakages & informing of any discrepancies
• Guests driving around resort, to the slopes and elsewhere when required & to always drive in a safe and respectable manner
• Remove all rubbish and recycling daily
• Ensure the exterior of the chalet is kept clear and tidy & work as a team to ensure all standards of service are maintained
• Be personable and presentable at all times
Skills and Experience required for the chef
This role would suit individuals with the following skill set:
• recognised catering qualification or extensive experience – preferably in fine dining restaurants
• Chalet or private catering experience is desirable
• good interpersonal skills
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• conversation French is desirable
• full UK clean driving license.
Skills and Experience required for the host/manager
This role would suit individuals with the following skill set:
What you will get in return:
• A competitive salary of around £300-400 each a week
• A stunning work environment in a luxurious chalet in the French Alps
• Lovely 1-bedroom apartment on the property
• Transport to and from resort
• Free ski/board and boot hire
• Ski pass
• Attractive End of Season Bonus
