What do you do as a chalet girl?
The work is arduous and non-stop. Every day, they are at the chalet at seven, to serve breakfast. Then they wave the guests off to the slopes and tidy up. They then ski, sleep, snowboard, or stare at Facebook, but they are back by four.
What skills do you need to be a chalet host?
Being a chalet host requires a range of skills, including:
- Stamina and enthusiasm.
- A friendly personality.
- Basic cooking and meal planning ability.
- A willingness to work long hours.
- Patience and flexibility.
- The ability to live and work away from home.
What is a chalet worker?
Chalet host This is a mixed role: cooking, cleaning and serving the guests. Experience required depends on the company. Chalet hosts don’t usually need to have any catering qualifications, though some cooking experience is essential. You will also be given lots of training before the start of the ski season.
What does a chalet host do?
The role of the chalet host is to over see the running of an individual chalet. Your job will include all housekeeping duties and ensuring your guests are well cared for throughout their stay. You will work alongside the chef who will be responsible for running the chalet kitchen.
Is a Chalet Girl a real job?
Who can be a chalet host? Of course the stereotypical chalet girl does exist and still applies for the job every season, but anyone can apply and be hired to work as a chalet host, and you certainly do not have the be female! All you need is to be hard working, well organised and a friendly outgoing person.
Is a chalet girl a real job?
How much do you tip a chalet host?
If in a small chalet with only 2 or 3 staff and they have all been good leave a 20e PP (in the party) tip and tell them to share it. If in a larger chalet such as a ‘chalet hotel’, with many staff. make sure they do share tips, and again 20e PP is reasonable for a week of what I would hope would be excellent service.
Can you be a chalet girl at 18?
Age is a minimum of 17/18 years (if you are turning 18 during the season you might be considered) and there is no maximum age. Some companies prefer older staff (over 24 years) as that is what their guests expect. Generally if you are older, you will be expected to be left to your own devices and be more responsible.
How long are ski season jobs?
Ski Jobs – How long can you work for? Most ski holiday companies will look to employ seasonal staff for a full 5-6 month season (Nov/December to April) but there are a limited number of opportunities for mid-season relief staff from January onwards for durations of 1-4 months.
Do you tip chalet girls?
Definitely tip if the staff have done a good job and been helpful and smiling all week. If not then don’t. Staff are paid very badly for the amount of work they do but their pay really is just ‘beer’ money or what ever else they want to spend it on.
Do you tip chalet hosts?
Tipping your host, chef or chalet staff is completely at your discretion. It is generally the norm in catered chalets. Hopefully, your hosts will have worked extremely hard to make your ski holiday one to remember! Therefore, if you think they’ve earned it, please do tip!
Why do you want to be a chalet host?
The chance to live in a beautiful mountain resort, to ski every day, to eat good food with happy, friendly people and to make some life long friendships with your fellow seasonaires. It is no wonder the chalet host job is so attractive to so many people.
Can I do a ski season after Brexit?
Yes. Absolutely. The ski season is still going ahead, resorts are opening. You have the option to spend up to 90 consecutive days to shred until your heart’s content.
Can you make money on a ski season?
You meet people from all walks of life in ski resorts nowadays. Unlike with travelling where you might need to work for a year to save money prior, with a ski season you get a salary, and can expect pretty much everything from accommodation, lift passes and food provided.
Is it easy to get a ski season job?
The work is normally harder than most people are ready for, especially if you are basing your decision to do a season on what you have seen whilst on holiday with your family. Use this section to read about people’s real experiences and get an insight into the different types of jobs on offer.
How much should I tip chalet staff?
If in a small chalet with only 2 or 3 staff and they have all been good leave a 20e PP (in the party) tip and tell them to share it. If in a larger chalet such as a ‘chalet hotel’, with many staff.
What does chalet board mean?
6. Chalet Board. Usually this means that guests staying in a catered chalet can expect a daily breakfast and afternoon tea every day and an evening meal on 6 nights of the week that includes wine and coffee. Chalet staff are usually given just one full day off a week.
Can Brits work in ski resorts?
Employers in the French ski industry have begun advertising for people work the 2021/22 season, but from ski instructors to chalet hosts dozens of adverts state that they will not consider applications from British people, unless they already have an EU passport or residency rights.
Can I work as a chalet host?
People can be employed as chalet hosts with little or no experience so do not be discouraged if it is something very new to you. The same applies to skiing/boarding experience: seasonal work attracts both complete novices (it is an ideal way to become a demon on the white stuff) and more experienced riders and skiers.
What is it like to work as a chalet chef?
The staff required obviously varies, the small chalets can be individually managed, and the larger ones will employ a permanent manager, chefs and assistants. A typical day will see you preparing breakfast and then cleaning up, making a cake and mid-day refreshments for clients to help themselves to, and then preparing the evening meal.
What do you do in a chalet?
Even if your chalet has a dedicated chef, you will be helping with dinner service both in the kitchen and laying the dining room table. You will find that your season takes on a definite rhythm or pattern, but your days will not all be the same.
What does it take to be a chalet housekeeper?
You will be taking care of the chalet laundry and tidying the bedrooms on a daily basis, and doing a deep clean each week before the new guests arrive. You may also be required to act as chef, preparing food and serving your guests with breakfast and an evening meal.