Chalet Hosts

You have a very important 'front of house' role to play as the Chefs will be spending much of their time preparing meals in the kitchen. You will create a warm, inviting and welcoming chalet by making sure it is clean and tidy at all times, and making sure the guests have everything they need.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• checking weekly Guest Information in conjunction with the Chef
• welcoming new guests and assisting with luggage
• updating the information pack on a weekly basis
• ensuring enough beds, cots & linen are in the chalet, and in the right rooms
• carrying out a daily clean of the chalet, including fireplaces where appropriate. (A daily clean should be carried out in school chalets, regardless of whether Tidy Room Competition is running)
• carrying out Changeover Day clean and completing Chalet Audit
• carrying out Welcome Speech in conjunction with Chef
• explaining ski passes, ski school; ski hire; private lessons, ski guiding and crèche/kindergarten to guests
• making reservations for all the above through the Activities Coordinator
• collecting payments on Sunday evenings and returning reconciled accounts to the Activities Coordinator at the weekly staff meeting
• confirming return transfer timings with guests and giving complete information to the Activities Coordinator at weekly staff meeting
• setting the table, serving and hosting guests at meal times
• clearing table and dishwashing after meals
• carrying out basic maintenance, and reporting issues to the Housekeeper
• shovelling snow first thing in the morning before paths are used
• assisting with school Evening Activity Programme when required

Applicants for this position do not need specific catering skills but previous work in the hotel & catering trade would be advantageous.

Positions Available	5
Positions Vacant	3