Chalet Host Season 2026/2027

Chalet Host Season 2026/2027

Department: Ski Beat Resort

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: France

Reporting To: Area Manger

Compensation: €14.29 - €15.25 / hour

Description

As a Chalet Host with Ski Beat, you'll be the heart and soul of our catered ski chalets, ensuring our guests have a fantastic and memorable holiday. You'll be responsible for providing exceptional hospitality, preparing and serving delicious meals, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and offering friendly assistance throughout their stay. This role demands enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to exceeding guest expectations.

Responsibilities

Guest Liaison:

• Warmly welcome guests upon arrival and assist with settling in.
• Provide helpful information about the chalet facilities, resort amenities, and local area.
• Be a friendly and approachable point of contact for guest inquiries and requests.
• Address and resolve guest issues or concerns efficiently and professionally.
• Bid farewell to guests upon departure and ensure a smooth departure process.

Catering:

• Prepare and serve high-quality breakfasts, afternoon tea, and delicious three-course evening meals according to Ski Beat's menu plans and hygiene standards.
• Manage food ordering and stock control, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
• Cater to dietary requirements and allergies as communicated by guests.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and dining area at all times.

Housekeeping:

• Ensure the chalet is kept clean and tidy to a high standard, including daily tidying of communal areas and guest bedrooms twice a week.
• Maintain the overall presentation and ambiance of the chalet.

General Assistance:

• Support guests with lift passes, ski school and equipment hire.
• Maintain a knowledge of the resort and be able to offer recommendations.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Complete weekly reporting & ordering.
• Keep pathways clear of ice & snow and conduct basic chalet maintenance.
• Carry out a deep clean at the beginning, middle and end of season.
• Be a conscientious member of the resort team, assisting other team members as required.

About you.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with the following skills.

• The autonomy to work independently (typically chalets will have only one host).
• Ability to follow a menu plan and to cook appetising meals for up to 15 people.
• Previous experience within the hospitality or service industry.
• Previous experience in housekeeping or cleaning.
• A love of skiing or snowboarding and all things Alpine, or a strong desire to learn.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist other members of the team.
• Since most of your guests will be British, an excellent level of spoken English is essential.

You will also require:

• The right to work in France. i.e EU passport, a French residency permit (Titre de Sejour) or a valid working holiday visa.
• For exceptional candidates with relevant chalet experience, Ski Beat can assist with French visa and residency applications.

What we offer.

Contract & Working Time

• A fixed-term, seasonal French contract.
• 1.5 days off a week (Wednesday & Thursday morning).

Salary

• Monthly salary starting from €2167 gross, rising with experience.
• Overtime and holiday pay paid at the end of the contract.

Accommodation

• Accommodation available to rent from Ski Beat if needed (typically between €800 - €900pm).
  • For those who return to work for Ski Beat for 4+ seasons, an accommodation bonus will be applied.

What does this mean in real terms?

Below is an example of a typical salary package (based on an average 42 hr working week):

Additional Benefits

• Full-area season lift passes and lots of opportunity to hit the slopes.
• High quality branded uniform.
• Discounted ski holidays for your family and friends.
• Heavily discounted Ski/Snowboard equipment rental.
• The freedom to apply your skills and experience with a high level of autonomy.
• Opportunity to grow your career within Ski Beat and the Topflight Travel Group in France, UK, Italy and Ireland.

Training

• Ski Beat pay for all staff to complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene for Catering course (valid for 3 years after completion).
• Two weeks pre-season training plus exceptional ongoing support from our Area Managers and our local French team.