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Hotel Second Chef at Snowcoach/Alpes Adventures
Ski Resort: Galibier Thabor – Valmeinier/Valloire , France
Job Details
Snow coach is an independent family run company established in 1978, operating two hotels in the French Alps offering friendly, good value skiing/snowboarding holidays. We have many returning clients, year on year, which we think says a lot about our holidays and, most importantly, our staff!
We are looking for a second chef who would relish a position with the opportunity to ski/board, who is not afraid of hard work and has the commitment to exceed client expectations, as well as having a sense of fun. The kitchen team includes a head chef and two kitchen assistants.
Job Description: Reports to Head Chef
- Work as a team with the head chef to prepare and deliver wholesome and high-quality meals for all clients and staff (buffet-style breakfast, homemade afternoon cakes and 4-course evening meal) within the allocated kitchen budget. Children’s early suppers provided as necessary during peak weeks. Meals are served 7 days a week and are based on English menus.
- Act as head chef a minimum of once a week with additional cover as necessary.
- Responsible for high levels of kitchen and food hygiene standards.
- Provide supervision and training in kitchen hygiene standards and health and safety to all staff involved in food preparation and kitchen/restaurant cleaning.
- Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean and safe, meeting statutory health and safety requirements.
- Client satisfaction is monitored through the weekly collation of client questionnaires which are evaluated and sent to resort.
- Support other hotel operations if and when required.
Salary and Benefits
In addition to working for an independent, family run firm with over forty years’ experience where you are a valued member of the team and not just a number, the main benefits are:
- Competitive salary
- Meals and accommodation
- Free or subsidized travel to and from resort
- Full ski lift pass - whole area
- Skis and boots from our in-house ski shop
- Medical insurance if applicable
- Uniform
- Hotel bar discount
- Generous family and friends holiday discount
- Going skiing/boarding!
What we are looking for:
- Possession of an EU or UK passport. (For UK nationals working in France we now have to obtain a work permit on your behalf and a visa, unless you have a Carte de Sejour. All staff will be on a French contract.)
- Must be fully vaccinated (with proof).
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent catering qualification is desirable.
- A current valid HACCP hygiene certificate is desirable.
- Previous experience in kitchen, hospitality and customer service industries.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and time-management skills.
- Previous experience in mentoring/training teams is desirable.
- French language skills are desirable.
- Full driving license and experience of driving overseas/mountains is desirable.
- Confident in a pressurized kitchen environment.