Ski season jobs are hard work but great fun and there are literally hundreds of jobs available in the mountains each year. The one you take can make your time in the Alps the best of your life. From chalet staff to ski hosting, bar work to reporting for Skinets, there are jobs for all personalities and ages. Watch our series of video profiles to get an idea of what the different jobs are actually like and see behind the scenes interviews with real resort workers. All videos filmed on location in the French Alps by www.ResortWork.co.uk - the Resort Workers job site.
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Videos from Chamonix - Accountant
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Resort Accountants are required to take responsibility for duties such as bookkeeping, petty cash, dealing with local suppliers, cash control, cash flow analysis, cash forecasting, financial reporting and stock control. This role may be combined with secretarial & reception duties.
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Videos from Chamonix - Bar Staff
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A very popular job in town as you have all day to ski and an active social life.
Bar staff will be expected to serve drinks and keep the bar area clean. There is also a certian amount of "prep" work and stock taking to ensure that the busy apres and night shifts run smoothly.
Experience is usually necessary and you will need to be at least 18 years old.
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Videos from Chamonix - Chalet Staff
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As a chalet host you will be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3 or 4 course dinner for up to 12 guests, 6 nights a week. Food is generally expected to be of dinner party standard so previous catering experience is essential. You will also be in charge of the daily cleaning of the chalet to ensure it’s spotless at all times, deal with basic weekly admin and look after the general welfare of your guests.
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Videos from Chamonix - Childcare
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Depending on your qualifications you can either work in a crèche or children’s club. Qualified nannies tend to work with the babies and young children in the crèche whilst non-qualified but experienced staff work with the older children in the clubs. Both jobs are demanding and don’t allow you much time to ski but they can be great fun if you’re off out playing in the snow when everyone else is cleaning! You will also be expected to keep your work environment safe and spotless at all times and there is also quite a bit of paperwork to complete and strict procedures to follow.
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Videos from Chamonix - Handyman/ Driver
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Drivers are employed to drive guests on airport transfers and around the resort. They are often the first point of contact for the guests and will be required to provide a high standard of customer service. A full clean driving licence is essential. The role may also be combined with other duties within the resort such as general maintenance or assisting with arranging ski passes / ski hire for guests.
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Videos from Chamonix - Head Chef
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Head Chef is in charge of all the food to leave the kitchen. Working in a large chalet, hotel or restaurant you will be expected to produce high quality meals within a given budget (including childrens food and special diets etc). You may have to create your menu from scratch or work to a set menu provided by your employer. You will also be responsible for all food ordering, stock control, kitchen hygiene and cleanliness and (depending on the level of position) staff management.
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Videos from Chamonix - Hotel Management
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As a hotel manager you'll be responsible for the efficient running of a hotel which may vary in size from 40 – 250 beds. This includes guest service, weekly accounts, budgeting, stock control, problem solving, staff management, setting and maintenance of cleaning and service standards and local supplier liaison.
Skills required: Previous hotel and/or hospitality management experience and preferably good language skills.
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Videos from Chamonix - Kitchen Porter
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Kitchen Porter's (KP's) are an essential part of any large kitchen, while the chefs cook, they clean. It is not the most glamourous of jobs but it offers good hours and is usually well fed!
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Videos from Chamonix - Ski Host
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A great job for those who enjoy cruisy skiing and meeting new people.
The ski host is a human piste map for guests who wish to be shown around the mountain but don't need ski school. You will be expected to know where the best runs and terrain are and be able to mix with all the guests in a social enviroment.
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Videos from Chamonix - Sous Chef
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Sous Chefs assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management. The role usually involves all aspects of staff management, food preparation and delivery, munu planning, purchasing, stocktaking, budget control, staff development, staff training, managing health and hygeine and implementing standard procedures such as HACCP within the kitchen. A good sous chef will have several years' experience as a chef and have worked in a number of establishments and sections.
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