Hotel Second Chef at Snowcoach/Alpes Adventures

Ski Resort: Galibier Thabor – Valmeinier/Valloire, France

Job Details

Snow coach 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 a second chef who would relish a position with the opportunity to ski/board, who is not afraid of hard work and has the commitment to exceed client expectations, as well as having a sense of fun. The kitchen team includes a head chef and two kitchen assistants.

Job Description: Reports to Head Chef

Work as a team with the head chef to prepare and deliver wholesome and high-quality meals for all clients and staff (buffet-style breakfast, homemade afternoon cakes and 4-course evening meal) within the allocated kitchen budget. Children’s early suppers provided as necessary during peak weeks. Meals are served 7 days a week and are based on English menus.
Act as head chef a minimum of once a week with additional cover as necessary.
Responsible for high levels of kitchen and food hygiene standards.
Provide supervision and training in kitchen hygiene standards and health and safety to all staff involved in food preparation and kitchen/restaurant cleaning.
Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean and safe, meeting statutory health and safety requirements.
Client satisfaction is monitored through the weekly collation of client questionnaires which are evaluated and sent to resort.
Support other hotel operations if and when required.

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
Meals and accommodation
Free or subsidized 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!

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 skills are desirable.
Full driving license and experience of driving overseas/mountains is desirable.
Confident in a pressurized kitchen environment.