Ski Technician/Driver at Snowcoach/Alpes Adventures

Ski Resort: Galibier Thabor – Valmeinier/Valloire, France

Job Details

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!

This position has lots of involvement with the client skiing experience.

Duties include :

This is an extensive list, but the duties are shared amongst the ski tech team.

Welcoming, engaging and conversing with the clients.
Keeping up to date on snow reports and weather conditions in order to plan and organise the clients’ social skiing accordingly.
Working in the ski shop (open every day before and after skiing and all day on arrival days).
Fitting client’s skis and boots, ski servicing and organising the ski equipment returns.
Responsible for stock control ensuring all equipment is accounted for.
Responsible for ski shop cleanliness.
Responsible for advertising ski servicing for client’s personal equipment and offering upgrades for Snowcoach skis to maximise revenue.
Responsible for the compliance of health and safety policies in relation to ski servicing machines, ski equipment.
In St. Gervais, transporting the clients and staff safely to and from the slopes by minibus.
Drive the company minibus on inter-resort transfers plus other driving as required (eg cash and carry, recycling centre).
Ensure that the company vehicles are regularly maintained, health and safety compliant and clean.
Complete vehicle and mileage records.
Be confident in taking part in the client welcome speech by providing information on the ski shop and the social skiing arrangements.
Every evening during dinner, the social skiing arrangements for the following day are announced.
Assist with serving evening meals and participate in après ski activities on a rota basis.
Work well within the ski tech team to cover days off and support other hotel operations when required which will include duties such as housekeeping, bar and kitchen.

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:

Aged 25 or over due to vehicle insurance restrictions.
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).
Previous ski tech experience will be an advantage (full training will be provided).
Must be a proficient skier with a minimum five years skiing experience.
An inspirational, confident leader with previous experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time-management skills.
Must be able to cope in a pressured working environment with the ability to think on your feet.
Full clean UK/EU driving license and experience of driving in mountain/snowy conditions is desirable.
French language skills would be beneficial for this position.