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Job and Vacancy Chalet Manager
House Manager in Megeve, France Job Description
Our client owns a private chalet in the beautiful village of Megeve, France. They are looking for a Chalet Host/ Chalet Manager who is solely responsible for the following: cooking, shopping, basic housekeeping/cleaning prior to the daily arrival of the housekeeper, and for ensuring that the needs of the owners and their clients and guests are met at all times.
The chalet can have up to 10 guests in 5 double bedrooms.
The chalet can have up to 10 guests in 5 double bedrooms.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
General
- Contacts and liaises with the Owner as necessary to find out all relevant details of future guests - arrival dates and times, dietary needs etc.
- Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests
- Prepares and cleans the fire, lights the fire on arrival day and thereafter according to the owner’s preferences
- Grits the driveway as necessary according to weather conditions/after snow clearance
- Clears the snow from the balcony and pathways according to the weather conditions
- Provides a daily laundry service to the owner and to the guests in emergency situations
- Helps make birthdays and anniversaries special
Cooking/Meals
- Provides and serves an exceptional breakfast of local products. Pre-dinner canapés maybe be requested. Dinner is routinely 3 courses, plus cheese. Essentially you will be working as a private chef. Therefore, you will need to tailor your food to meet the Owner’s dietary needs as well as that of his guests. At times this will be a challenge, but you will also have immense freedom to show your creativity and flair within these perimeters. Catering for alternative dietary needs i.e. coeliac, vegan etc. will be routine
- Goes shopping for all necessary provisions
- Sets up and clears away after all meals
- Prepares lunch boxes for the owner upon departure if requested
Housekeeping
- Ensures that excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in/around the chalet-apartment at all times
- Refreshes sofa and other cushions prior to and after breakfast/dinner where possible
- Cleans kitchen, kitchen equipment and dining room/area, including mopping kitchen and dining room floors if necessary
- Manages and cleans all food storage areas within the chalet
- Washes up and polishes all glasses, crockery, cutlery and pans etc
- Clears rubbish daily
- Sets up and closes down the chalet-apartment at the start and end of the season with House Keeper as necessary
- Ensures that all household equipment is maintained in the best possible condition; reports and arranges any repairs and replacements promptly to the Owner or his representative
Administration
- Prepares reports/basic accounts for the Owner as required in respect of Chalet expenses
- Ensures that fridge and freezer temperatures are maintained at a safe level for the storage and preservation of food; reports any issues immediately to the Owner or his representative
- Maintains a record of all dinner menus, breakfast and afternoon tea dishes and submits these as required
Profil requirement
Required profile
Required profile
- 2 seasons previous experience in an ‘upmarket’/private chalet or yacht
- Able to cook to a good "dinner party" standard at a minimum.
- A recognised cookery course and have held positions involving cooking in the past, is a plus
- Hold a recognised catering qualification and have a one year of experience in either the yachting/chalet industry in a cooking position
- Hands-on experience in the hotel and catering industry, e.g., chambermaiding and/or waitressing, preferably in high level establishments
- A clean, current driving licence and able to drive a manual car
- Ideally computer literate (ideally skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word)
- The ability to converse in French is desirable
Job Condition
From mid December 2019 to end March 2020
From mid December 2019 to end March 2020
Chalet Manager Salary
Salary: based on experience
Package:
Package:
- Accommodation within the chalet
- food and non-alcoholic drinks
- ski pass
- Medical insurance
- Transportation from home base to and from the resort
- Performance-based bonus
Ad reference: 1183 LD
Post on 22/11/2019 by Morgan & Mallet International |