Domestic Couple – Aravis Lodge – sleeps 35

We have an opening for a domestic couple for the Winter 2007/08 Ski Season, based in our Aravis Lodge, sleeping 35. The chalet is located in the small village of St Jean de Sixt, near the ski resorts of Grand Bornand and La Clusaz.

With over 220km of pistes the resorts are popular with our returning British guests, but are still predominantly French, meaning you won’t be based in a ‘mini-Britain’ as you are in some of the bigger resorts.

All our staff need to be efficient, flexible and conscientious in their approach to work. To get the most out of a ski season you'll need to be prepared to work hard, be energetic and love working with people. The ski season is a fantastic way to spend the winter and although the hours can be demanding and long, your rewards include plenty of time on the mountain side, meeting lots of new people and our great benefits package.

The General Benefits Package includes:-

• Accommodation: every team member will have comfortable, mostly ensuite and individual accommodation
• Lift Pass: full Aravis Region Season lift pass, which includes inter-resort ski bus travel and free day of skiing in 3 other Haute-Savoie resorts
• Food: breakfasts, lunches and dinner will be provided when working
• Competitive salary: please see below for details

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Travel to/from France: minibus transfer from/to London, or flights will be provided
• Insurance: comprehensive policy covers medical, equipment, liability etc.
• Ski/Board Equipment: rental boots, skis, boards are provided if required
• Clothing(work t-shirts, fleeces, ski jackets, rucksacks etc) are provided
• Internet access: broadband access and PC for emails etc.
• Discounted Friends & Family rates: for ski visits
• Other benefits: such as discounted attractions / free ski lessons etc.

We would require our domestic couple, or two friends, to have a good eye for detail and list cleanliness and tidiness as strong points. You will be a main point of contact for guests, so you must be able to build good relationships with the customers and assist them in all aspects of their skiing holiday.

Your job will include all housekeeping duties and ensuring your guests are well cared for throughout their stay. You will work along side our chefs who will be responsible for the running of the chalet kitchen. However, your jobs will overlap and we would expect you to assist them in their work so that the chalet is run efficiently and professionally.

You can generally expect to work a long morning, followed by the afternoon off, before returning to your chalet duties for the evening. This can vary slightly on changeover days, depending on flights. A full day off is taken mid week. You will receive 110€ a week each. Your accommodation will be a comfortable self-contained apartment close to the Lodge, solely for your use, and will be fully furnished.

As a guideline the shared role would include:

• All housekeeping duties (Daily cleaning of all bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, bar, etc.)
• Serving at table during all meal times and assisting the chef in the kitchen during meals.
• Clearing up after meals, including dishwashing.
• Resetting the chalet at the end of every meal, ready for the next meal
• Cleaning and bed making on changeover days and dealing with all laundry that occurs from this.
• Meeting and greeting guests on arrival at the chalet, showing them to their accommodation if they arrive during your working hours.
• General hosting of the guests. Ensuring at all times they are comfortable and have all their requirements met.
• Liaising with the resort managers on a regular basis to discuss guest requirements, room allocations etc.
• Additional tasks to ensure the efficient daily running of the chalet – ie recycling etc.

The season will begin on 12 December and run until Mid-April.

All applicants will need a UK or EU passport or a French working visa.

To apply for this role or to find out more details please contact paul@karibuni.co.uk, attaching a CV and covering letter outlining why you would like to work for us, what makes you a strong applicant for the position you are applying for and what you consider you can bring to our team. Alternatively give us a call on 01202 661 865 if you have any questions.