Employment
Chalet 1802 is a private chalet company, based exclusively in Chamonix, France. We operate 4 chalets, all varying in character and style, and three owned by Chalet 1802. The chalets are extremely comfortable and can accommodate from 10 to 15 guests.
At Chalet 1802 our concept is simple: great accommodation, food and service. Being a small company means that we really care if our guests enjoy their holidays with us, and having a manageable number of chalets, staff and guests is key to running a successful chalet company.
If there is one thing that sets us apart from other chalet operators it has to be our staff. We hand pick our team and choose our staff based on their professional, friendly and enthusiastic natures. We place great emphasis on the quality of all our staff and the high level of personal service that our guests can expect. Each chalet is run by two or three staff, chosen for their natural ability to make guests feel welcome and relaxed from the moment they arrive. The chalet staff are supported by our chalet manager who is on hand to assist in the smooth running of our chalets and keep a close eye so that high standards are maintained.
Our cooks are chosen for their excellent culinary skills and their enthusiasm to serve delicious meals. The food and wine served in our chalets is as good as you could expect in any good restaurant. Each cook is supported by a chalet host, who will ensure our guests feel relaxed throughout their stay. They also take care of housekeeping duties, serving at meals, hosting duties and driving the guests to and from the slopes.
All of our staff come to Chamonix because they want to ski almost everyday for 5 months on some of the best and most famous terrain in the world, but you don't have to be a great skier, or even to have skied before, you just have to be fairly sporty and enjoy the outdoors.
If you feel that you have the right skills, a great personality, are well presented and eager to experience working for a small but professional company please send us your cv with photo and covering letter to Charlotte Richardson. Please detail the job you would like to apply for, previous work experience and relevant qualifications. Any successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview to be held in London on an agreed date during the summer.
» Ask us a questionChalet 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
» Ask us a questionChalet Host
Chalet 1802 are looking for enthusiastic and friendly chalet hosts to join our team, who are efficient, flexible and conscientious in their approach to work. To get the most out of a ski season you'll need to be prepared to work hard, be energetic and love working with people. The 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 an excellent way to experience working in the hospitality industry 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 find they are 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.
The role of a Chalet Host is to over see the running of an individual chalet. You will work along side a Chef who will be responsible for menu planning, budgeting, shopping, food preparation and serving. However, your jobs will overlap and we would expect you to assist each other in your work so that you run your chalet to the very best of your ability. As a team, the chalet host and chef will ensure that guests are comfortable and enjoying a high standard of personal service for which Chalet 1802 is renowned.
You can generally expect to work the morning, followed by the afternoon off, before returning to your chalet hosting duties for the evening.
As a guide your role will include:
- All housekeeping duties (daily cleaning of all bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry room, ski room etc)
- Liaising with the cook regarding ordering of cleaning equipment
- Serving at table during all meal times and assisting the chef in the kitchen during meals
- Arranging for all bed linen to be sent to the laundry on a weekly basis, ensuring that any 'in house' chalet laundry is completed on a daily basis
- Meeting and greeting your guests on arrival at the chalet, showing them to their accommodation. Before departure, ensuring the guests are aware of their transfer details and seeing your guests off
- Liaising with The Resort Manager over lift pass requirements, liaising with ski shops over ski hire equipment, liaising with ski schools re ski lessons
- General hosting of the guests. Ensuring at all times they are comfortable and have all their requirements met
- Liaising with the resort manager on a regular basis to discuss booking & guest details
- Reporting any damage/breakages to the chalet maintenance team
- Driving guests to the slopes in the morning & collection after skiing. Day time kids ski school runs may be required occasionally but will be done as part of a rota
- You will be responsible for stock controls of certain foods & wines. Liaise with Resort Manager to re order stock
- Organising your petty cash and associated accounts, submitting to the resort manager on a weekly basis
- Snow clearing
- Collecting and returning guests from Geneva airport on change over day
- Assisting with baggage and general change over day deliveries
A full and clean driving licence is required with a minimum of 5yrs driving experience. Previous experience of driving a minibus and experience of driving in winter conditions would be useful.
» Ask us a questionWhat you need
Applicants under 21 years old need to show exceptional qualities to be considered. All applicants must be British passport holders with a valid UK National insurance number, or have a UK working visa and National Insurance number. While working for Chalet 1802 you are paid a monthly wage in arrears in Britain.
