Ski Resort Jobs in Courchevel, Val d'Isere and Paradiski (La Plagne & Les Arcs)
If you want to work in one of the world's best ski resorts for the winter season and feel that you can offer the professional and friendly type of service that Finlays Skiing is known for, then see the job descriptions and application procedures below.
For this winter December 2007 - May 2008 we currently have NO vacancies.
However, things often change once the season starts, as people can leave for various reasons. Should a position or positions become available we will post it / them on this page so do check back occasionally.
Alternatively you can apply now, we will review your application, keep it on file and contact you should a suitable position become available. If you would like to do this just follow the application procedure detailed below.
For the next winter season December 2008 - May 2009 we will have vacancies for the jobs described below:
To be a member of our chalet staff team you must be prepared to work hard and be flexible. The main aspects of the job are; cooking, cleaning and being friendly, sociable and helpful to all our guests. You will be asked to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea daily and a 3 or 4 course evening dinner 6 nights out of 7 - you must, therefore, have some experience in cooking to a high standard.
You will also be responsible for maintaining the chalet; cleaning public areas, bedrooms and bathrooms each day. Other duties will include purchasing, budgeting, and snow clearing. In some chalets you will work on you own and in other chalets there may be two or three members of staff working together.
This position requires the ability to work as part of a team and you must be prepared to work hard and be flexible. The main requirement of the job is to assist the chalet hosts in all aspects of running the chalet. You will be involved in food preparation and serving but will generally have special responsibility for cleaning within the chalet. There may also be other specific duties such as laundry management and snow clearing.
This post would suit somebody not sufficiently confident to run a chalet on his/her own. Preference will be given to people who can cook and could possibly take over from the chalet host at short notice.
This job requires a very flexible approach, you will be working as part of a team and will be required to turn your hand to a very wide variety of tasks. Some of the many duties will include; vehicle & chalet maintenance plus all ancillary equipment (ovens & dishwashers), snow clearing, driving, transportation & storage of food, wine logs etc.. You may have specific daily cleaning duties and will be asked to assist all other members of staff in any aspects their work.
The post would suit somebody with a practical background who can drive and who is able to relate well to fellow members of staff and our guests.
For all of the positions described above please apply in writing, by post fax or e-mail providing a C.V. and the name, address & contact details of two referees. Normally we will only employ people who have had some work place experience. Most jobs run from early December until the end of April and you must be available to work the whole period. We employ both couples and singles.
Note - if applying for either the chalet hosts or chalet assistant job you must also send a sample six day menu plan which should include ideas for:
Breakfasts,
Afternoon teas,
3 course dinners, each consisting of; a starter plus salad, main course with potatoes/rice or other starch dish, plus two other vegetables, and a desert.
Vegetarian options should also be included.
E-mail: - info@finlayski.com
Fax: - 01573 229666
Post: - Finlays Skiing Ltd., 2 Abbotsford Court, Business Centre, Kelso, TD5 7BQ.
Do please telephone if you have any questions or would like any further information before you apply.
Tel: - 01573 22 66 11
Interviews are held here in our office in the south of Scotland and in London.
New for this season we have set up a blog for each resort. These diarys are being written by a member of our staff in each resort. Have a look they may give you a bit of an insite into spending a winter season in the mountains:
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