Assistant Chalet Manager

The Boutique Chalet Company; Morzine; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury chalet hospitality company in the French Alps is seeking an Assistant Chalet Manager. You will support the Senior Chalet Manager in delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading your team. This role requires previous experience in a high-end hospitality setting and strong leadership skills. Enjoy a positive work-life balance and beautiful surroundings while working with some of the finest chalets in the Alps.

Prestations

Excellent pre-arranged seasonal accommodation

Lift pass and winter equipment hire

Meals whilst on duty or meal allowance

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving license; be confident driving a minibus in winter conditions.
• Confident and passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage services.
• Fluent in English, proficiency in dealing with international clients is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Lead the service of breakfast and dinner, ensuring an amazing dining experience.
• Build rapport with guests, assisting with their daily itineraries and concierge requests.
• Train and mentor team members, overseeing their work and Chalet presentation.

Connaissances

Leadership skills

Teamwork ethic

Excellent verbal communication

Organized with attention to detail

Formation

Previous winter season experience

Experience in a 5-star hospitality environment

Description du poste

Overview

The brief is simple. Help us to deliver amazing holiday experiences to our guests in some of the finest luxury ski chalets in the Alps.

As an Assistant Chalet Manager, you will be supporting a Senior Chalet Manager in one of our Exclusive Collection chalets to provide a seamless luxury chalet experience. You will work with the Senior Chalet Manager in all aspects of service delivery; as such, we will expect you to be a strong brand ambassador and to share our passion for food and drink, as well as, of course, the mountains.

You will meet some amazing people, both your guests and of course your colleagues. You will work alongside several Chalet Hosts, for whom it will be your responsibility to train, mentor, and lead them by example throughout the season. You’ll therefore need leadership skills but also a strong teamwork ethic as this is very much a hands-on role.

It\'ll be hard work but hugely rewarding. Whilst we have extremely high expectations of our team, we also strive to create a positive environment for our staff. We structure our roles into realistic shifts so you can be sure you will enjoy a positive work-life balance with plenty of time to explore everything the resort has to offer. If you\'re excited about working in some of the most exclusive properties in the Alps, why not join us in the spectacular surroundings of the French Alps for a season you will never forget?

Responsibilities

• Lead the service of breakfast and dinner in the chalet, confidently presenting our menus and drinks to ensure that guests enjoy an amazing dining experience
• Build a rapport with your guests to put them at ease whilst on holiday - help them to plan their daily itinerary including making lunch suggestions / reservations and handling any other in-resort concierge requests
• You will be confident in driving so that you can transport guests to the slopes each morning
• Train, mentor and oversee your team’s work; You will also need to oversee the Chef to ensure your guest’s dietary requirements and preferences are met
• Take responsibility for the presentation of the chalet - both by supervising the work of your Chalet Hosts, and also through active hands-on involvement
• Produce accurate weekly reports covering various aspects of chalet operation and guest feedback

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required; Must be confident driving a minibus in winter conditions (training provided)
• Previous winter season experience is essential, as well as previous experience working in a 5-star hospitality environment
• Confident and passionate about the delivery of fantastic food and beverage service
• Cocktail and wine knowledge is advantageous
• Flexibility – able to cope well with varied and changing tasks and environments
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills - fluency in English is essential
• Experience of dealing with international clients of different backgrounds is also beneficial
• Organised and well-presented with an excellent eye for detail in all aspects of chalet presentation

Benefits

• French Contract
• Excellent pre-arranged seasonal accommodation
• Lift pass (purchase provision) and winter equipment hire (e.g skis and boots)
• Meals whilst on duty or meal allowance
• Comprehensive training programme and ongoing professional development opportunities