vacancy details

Chalet Chefs

Company:
Powder Byrne

Location:
Swiss Alps

Benefits:
Salary £275 + per week, Accommodation, Food Ski pass, Ski / boot hire, Travel Insurance, Return Flights and transfers, Mobile phone

Start:
November/December

Duration:
April (Full Season) or 1-4 week contracts (Peak Weeks)

Description

If you are a creative chef and want a demanding role and a challenge for the winter, look no further. Working in stunning privately owned chalets in one of Switzerland’s top ski resorts, this is a fantastic chance to create and design new dishes in an exciting environment.

You will:

* Ensure that all our guests benefit from the highest possible level of Powder Byrne service
* Do all the shopping for food and domestic items for your chalet
* Do all menu design and planning
* Provide full breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and four/five course evening meal - depending on the client's requirements
* Ensure that all guests' dietary requirements are understood and catered for
* Prepare children's early supper if and when appropriate
* Assist in keeping your chalet clean and tidy at all times creating a warm, friendly environment
* Be responsible for all budgeting in your chalet

Requirements

You must be a professional and presentable team player and able to work within a small team. You should have excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills, good self-motivation and an ability to work on your own. You should have excellent time management and organisational skills, be highly flexible and pro-active.

You should have:

* Recognised catering qualification or extensive experience
* Minimum of 1 year working experience with a qualification or 2 years without a qualification
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
* Previous hospitality or customer service experience (desirable)
* Driving Licence