Chalet assistant and/or Handyman and/or Driver

SkiWeekends; Les Gets; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SkiWeekends is hiring a Chalet Assistant/Handyman/Driver to join its overseas team. The role involves maintenance, guest relations, and service in the stunning ski resorts of Val d’Isère and Portes du Soleil. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, solid customer service skills, and flexibility to adapt to various tasks while enjoying the vibrant alpine environment. Seasonal contracts with attractive benefits offered.

Prestations

Travel Allowance €120

Free transfers from GVA

Uniform provided

Basic insurance

Free food

Free ski equipment hire

Lift pass allowance

Training provided at start of season

Qualifications

• Must be over 23 years old and have a clean driving license.
• Experience driving a minibus in Europe, especially in winter.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and demonstrate good customer service.

Responsabilités

• Assist with chalet set-up, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
• Transport guests safely and maintain a clean vehicle.
• Help with meal preparation and serving duties.

Connaissances

Basic cooking

Customer service

Positive attitude

Woodwork

Problem solving

Housekeeping

Driving

Maintenance

Description du poste

Jobs – Chalet Assistant and/or Handyman and /or Driver

Location: Val d’Isère / Portes du Soleil

Reporting to: Chalet Manager and Overseas manager

SkiWeekends is the UK’s leading short break specialist, and we just keep growing! For 30 years we have helped thousands of people find their dream ski holiday in over 40 resorts across Europe, in 8 different countries. Our aim is to make skiing or snowboarding for a short break accessible to as many people as possible, by offering a huge choice and flexibility of ski breaks to some of the best and well-known ski areas in the Alps. Our mantra is...

"Be happy, ski more!"

The Overseas Team

As part of our small, friendly overseas team you will be “the face” of SkiWeekends and are integral to maintaining our high standards and reputation, enabling guests to Be Happy and Ski More! Here at SkiWeekends, we recognize that our staff are the key to our continued success and believe that happy staff lead to happy guests. We go to great lengths to ensure that we employ a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional team to work together in the alps so that you can all enjoy the unrivalled experience of working a ski season. Perhaps this is why so many of our staff return season after season…

We believe in teamwork, so all our job roles require a hands-on and flexible approach wherever needed. We are looking for staff who have bags of enthusiasm, willing to work hard and can use their experience and common sense to problem-solve and adapt to the varied situations they may encounter. We prize people who want to go the extra mile and have a “nothing is too much trouble” attitude combined with a passion for the mountains and all things ski.

General Overview

As the resort Chalet Assistant/Handyman/Driver you will be an integral part of the SkiWeekends team. The set up and shut-down periods will be particularly busy for you, moving supplies between chalets and performing pre/end-season checks on all properties as well as cleaning. During the season you will be expected to help with the transfer day, service and cleaning in your chalet as well as front-of-house jobs (table service) You may be expected to help with other duties in the chalets during the week if the CM (Chalet Manager) requires you to. In larger chalets you will be on a Rota basis. Two days off included. (or 1 full day and 2 half days)

Skills And Attributes

• Positive attitude, demonstrating a consistent “can do” and “nothing is too much trouble” approach.
• As handy man (if applicable) you will be required to basic repairs, woodwork, locks, change light bulbs and unblock sinks hence have basic knowledge of house maintenance.
• Focused, self-motivated and responsible.
• Team player and able to live and work with other people.
• Good understanding of customer service.
• A logical approach to problem solving and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Basic cooking experience
• DRIVER: must be over 23 years old and have an impeccable driving license.
• Have experience driving a minibus in Europe especially in winter.
  
  

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure that our high company standards are always maintained and that all procedures and codes of practice are adhered to.
• Attend regular meetings with the Chalet Manager to discuss workloads/priorities.
• Pre-season and end of season chalet checks and set up (and deep cleaning)
• Maybe required to help with breakfast cooking and help making cakes.
• During delivery days may be required to help and lead distribution (stock & linen)
• The dining rooms set up and clearing of the tables for dinner or breakfast.
• Required to clear up breakfast on staff day off on a rotating basis (approx. once a month)
• Ad-hoc maintenance as required. .
• Hot tub maintenance (if applicable)
• Flexibility to assist with chalet duties/snow clearing as required.
• Must always be smart and presentable
• Be on call in case of emergency.
• Check on security of chalets.
• Driver : (if applicable) must drive guests to the hire shop and other driving duties.
• Must keep vehicle clean and roadworthy and compliant with French law.
• Any other work that may be reasonably requested by the Company.
  
  

Benefits And Perks

French Contract 35h pw (smic)

2 days off or 1 day off and 2 half days

Travel Allowance €120 paid at end of season

Free transfers from GVA and back

Uniform

Basic insurance

Free Food

accommodation (rent is €400pm, for returning staff its free)

Free ski equipment hire.

Lift pass allowance. We will pay a contribution to your lift pass at the end of the season, (normally around €500)

Training 2 weeks in France start of season paid, this is also your probation.

Must be available November to April (mid may for VDI)

• VR2025
  
  

Skills: basic cooking,customer service,positive attitude,woodwork,problem solving,housekeeping,cooking,basic repairs,driving,problem-solving,french,maintenance