Head Chef at Snowcoach

Ski Resort: Galibier Thabor – Valmeinier/Valloire, France

Description

Snowcoach 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 an experienced chef who would relish a position in the mountains and spending time on the slopes, who is not afraid of hard work and has the commitment to exceed client expectations, as well as having a sense of fun! Your team includes a second chef and two kitchen assistants. This role is very important to us as, in our experience, the head chef can make or break a client’s holiday.

This position can be for the whole season (December - April) or for part of the season (December - January, March - April)

Job Description:
Reports to Hotel Manager

Take overall ownership of the kitchen, kitchen staff and the dining room.
Review suggested menus bearing in mind dietary requirements and allergies (notification of these are given in advance) within the kitchen budget.
Supervise and work with the team to prepare and deliver wholesome high-quality meals for all clients and staff (buffet-style breakfast, home-made afternoon cakes, 4-course evening meal with wine). Children’s’ suppers provided as necessary during peak weeks. Meals are served 7 days a week and are based on English menus.
Manage the kitchen budget and minimise expenditure and wastage.
Monitor stock levels and place all food and drink orders (French speaking receptionist to help if needed).
Responsible for high levels of kitchen and food hygiene standards ensuring kitchen and storage areas are clean and safe and meet statutory health and safety requirements, training staff as necessary.
Maintain and develop good working relationships with all suppliers.
Client satisfaction is monitored through the weekly collation of client questionnaires which are evaluated and sent to resort.

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 + bonus scheme
Meals and accommodation
Free or subsidised 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!

Requirements

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 skill is advantageous
Driving licence and experience of driving overseas/mountains is desirable.
Confident in a pressurised kitchen environment.