Location:
Les Arcs & La Plagne
Benefits:
High £ + bonus + commission + full board accommodation + travel + ski hire + lift pass + insurance + access to company vehicles
Start:
As soon as possible
Description
Independent chalet firm requires a restaurant-trained professional chef. For the right candidate we offer an above-average salary, end-of-season bonus, free accommodation & lift pass plus other benefits.
We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic chef with a proven professional background in cheffing, to manage the gourmet dining experience in one of our chalets, as well as helping around the chalet. You will work alongside a chalet host, and between the two of you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of one of our four chalets.
You will be able to cook to a high standard for up to 16 guests, six days of the week, throughout the season. You will almost certainly be working in a cheffing role now, or at least in the very recent past.
We have a strong reputation for food and genuine personal service, and you will be expected to maintain, and improve it!
Your duties include:
- Creating a weekly menu to include breakfast, afternoon tea, and a 4-course evening meal 6 days a week (including cheese course)
- Preparing, cooking and presenting breakfast and dinner to a very high standard
- Preparing canapés or amuse-bouche at least twice a week
- Offering warm hospitality and looking after guests during their stay
- Responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the chalet kitchen
- Maintaining and observing all hygiene, health and safety standards
Non-cooking duties to be shared with the chalet host/hostess:
- Clearing snow and ice from around the chalet
- Weekly cleaning of chalet on change-over day, preparing for the arrival of new guests
- Preparing kindling and laying and lighting fires most evenings
- Occasional driving of guests in company courtesy 4x4 to and from ski lifts
- Help with daily cleaning as requiredAd-hoc other duties as required
Requirements
You will require restaurant cheffing experience, or hold a cooking diploma, as well as holding all relevant UK health and safety certificates
You will have an outgoing personality, be able to interact with guests of all ages and nationalities, be friendly, happy and smiling.
You will also be conscientious and be able to work on your own initiative.
You will need a passport, a UK National Insurance Number, and a UK bank account. And ideally you will hold a clean, valid drivers’ licence and be over the age of 25 (for car insurance purposes).
Potential staff will initially be interviewed by Skype, and successful candidates will then need to attend a face-to-face interview in Sept/Oct in South East England, and also be prepared to undertake a cooking test at the same time.
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