You do have a budget to work to and you will need to plan around dietary requirements and children. Again, organisation is the key! Keep track of what supplies you have in the cupboard as it makes your shopping list easier and quicker to write. Buying only what you need not only reduces the amount you spend, it reduces the amount you have in your trolley!
Skiworld Resort Host ski rep. Travel with Confidence Hub - Read more. When we did our training we had an intensive week to learn the menus and make all our mistakes then. How are you treated by the guests? Fortunately throughout the season we had ace, guests apart from one week. Some nights we would stay behind with them chatting and occasionally we would head out on to the mountain with them. We had a great rapport with all of our guest and so they were all very generous with the tips when they left, and on most occasions they left us lovely letters, which we have kept to this day.
Charlotte, have you had any emergencies to deal with and how did you cope? We had to get the chalet manager and the owner of the chalet to help. They ended up drilling and cutting the door out of the door frame. The worst thing was, the goulash that we had on the hob had caught on the bottom as it took over an hour to get the door to open. When we finally got in the kitchen was full of smoke and the goulash and the pan were completely destroyed.
The kitchen smelt of burnt goulash for the rest of the week. We had to quickly re-arrange a different menu for the evening. Is it a stressful job? Yes, the job can be quite stressful at times i.
I would definitely suggest being organised with your time and planning ahead to avoid any major mishaps. With chalet hosting you can earn tips from your guest. Penny, which is better, working in a beach resort or ski? Would you recommend it to others? Hell yes!! I only planned to do one season, I am now on my second winter. Ski seasons are special and the people you meet all have that mutual thing in common so some great friendships are formed.
I am still in touch with my first season friends and we meet up whenever I am home. I have been promoted to supervisor for next season. Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades.
She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist. Please Log in or, Register to post a comment. All employers vary on their criteria, but essentially you need to be hard working and flexible as that is what working a season requires. 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. The companies who employ younger staff will have a resort manager to keep a close eye and be there if there is an emergency. Some companies only employ couples or two friends, usually for chalets that cater for over 12 people. If you lack confidence cooking in a chalet by yourself, this is a good way to gain that experience and the following season, you could easily run a chalet by yourself.
English speaking is essential as the majority of guests are British. If you have any hospitality experience, whether it be serving in a bar to waitressing, it will give you an edge.
Generally, the beginning of December until the 3 rd week in April. Some companies do training week which gives you a chance to get to know the other chalet staff.
This again varies but running a chalet will mean early morning 7h30 to late morning 11h00 — then back again from 17h30 to 21h Some companies cater for 5 days and others 6 days. You will get at least one day off per week and if it is a chalet that offers 6 days catering, 2 x half days or another whole day off is normal. As the season progresses, you will get quicker and will work less hours.
Each company is different but they will tell you exactly what is on offer before you go for an interview so you can decide which one suits your needs. In addition, you may get a ski pass, ski hire and ski insurance.
If they do not provide the latter, then the wage will reflect this and it is deducted from your wage but at a season worker's rate.
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