Overview:

The purpose of this role is to provide general operational, administrative and other support to Michael and Karen, also to support the chalets in housekeeping / service on at least 2 mornings.

Previous Experience

• Full driving licence and at least 3 years post qualification driving experience is essential.
• Prior hands-on experience in the hotel and catering industry in waitering/waitressing and/ or cleaning/chamber-maiding roles is highly desirable.
• Computer literacy (ideally skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word) is essential
• Competent at record keeping and document management
• Previous childcare experience essential, ideally with young children.
• Ability to converse in French is desirable.

 Main Duties

• On the morning of changeover day (Sunday), helps dedicated chalet staff with the changeover cleaning and preparation of one chalet. Once this has been completed, helps with childcare in the afternoon.
• On one day per week, working a split shift, provides "day off" cover for a chalet assistant (breakfast service, housekeeping) in one of the chalets in the morning, and helps with childcare in the evening.
• For two and a half days per week, works a "split shift" providing childcare as required, also performing some general operational and administration tasks as required to help with the smooth running of the business.
• On one day per week, provides childcare services for 1 full day (9am to 6pm)

Other duties

• Supports in the organisation and delivery of start of season training, also the preparation of the chalets etc. before the start of the season.
• Jointly with Karen and/or Michael, ensures that any accidents and emergencies involving guests or staff are promptly and effectively dealt with
• On exceptional basis, goes shopping to buy emergency provisions as required.
• On an exceptional basis (in the event of staff absence/sickness etc.), provides emergency driving, housekeeping and waitressing cover as required
• On Sundays or other days as assigned, may be required to provide airport transfers for guests, meeting guests at the airport (usually Geneva, Chambery or Lyon) and/or train stations (generally Moutiers only) and transferring them safely to their chalet. Providing a welcome talk and picnic as appropriate during the trip. Also, may be required to return departing guests to the airport/train station.

Age range:

Over 21 years (for car insurance reasons)

Application

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