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.

Available Winter Season Jobs in Courchevel, Val d'Isere and Les Coches / Paradiski (La Plagne & Les Arcs linked)

For next winter season December 2009 - May 2010 we will have vacancies for the jobs described below and will be conducting interviews from the middle of May onwards.

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 your own and in other chalets there may be two or three members of staff working together.

This person will assist the Resort Director in all aspects of operational management.  He/she will be involved in co-ordinating travel arrangements for our guests, assisting with ski school bookings, equipment hire, budgeting, shopping and chalet maintenance.  A confident, outgoing personality is essential as a substantial element of the job will entail dealing with our guests  and assisting our chalet staff in helping to maintain high chalet standards with particular regard to chalet cleanliness, presentation of food and generally ensuring that chalets are run in an efficient and professional manner.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate basic practical mechanical skills which are essential for maintaining chalets and vehicles. A current driving licence, and willingness to drive are essential.

Resort assistant, handyperson, cleaner

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 dessert.
Vegetarian options should also be included.

E-mail: 
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 OR in London.