There are two main types of catering roles - chalet based, and non chalet. The latter tend to get snapped up either by locals, or by people just turning up in resort and door stepping to ask if there is any work going. We do advertise for bars occasionally, but you will have to be quick if you fancy it as they tend to get a stupidly high number of applications. Chalet chefs on the other hand, good quality chefs at least, are hard to find. Every season companies have a bit of a moan about how difficult it is to find a really good cook. The quality of the food will have a real impact on the quality of the holiday so a good chef should be worth their weight in gold. While you should therefore find yourself being chauffer-driven around resort, in reality your wages may not be spectacular, but enough to make the experience very worthwhile.
France 
Competitive
Chalet Chef or Chalet Couple
Living and working in the centre of Chamonix.
Winter season with option for Summer. December 2023 to end of April 2024.
Excellent monthly salary. Plus accommodation in resort centre, walking distance to work.
Posted by: Nomadic Ski
Switzerland Approximately CHF 487 net per week plus accommodation, meals, accident & liability insurance
Join our team of international staff in Switzerland for an incredibly rewarding experience in a beautiful mountain resort. Take on this varied role and enjoy working with an international clientele and benefit from lots of free time for skiing or snowboarding or just experiencing the mountain life.
Posted by: Viamonde Ski
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France Competitive wage, bonus and holiday pay
We are looking for a couple to run our catered chalet in Montchavin-Les Coches, La Plagne (part of the Paradiski ski area 420m of piste), for the coming winter season 2324. If you don't mind hard work, love cooking, like the outdoors and would enjoy looking after our guests, then this is for you.
Posted by: Ski La Source
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France Evenings only, €15-€20ph including lodgings
We are the specialist chalet caterer in Alpe d'Huez, Vaujany and Oz en Oisans, offering private chefs to self catered accommodation groups
We offer 3 menu options to our guests (organised in advance), aimed around fresh, tasty & healthy produce, locally sourced and purchased - This is a FUN role!
Posted by: Ski Peak
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Finland & Sweden Competitive
As a member of the Kitchen team you will, work in a busy hotel kitchen supporting the Head Chef to produce the best quality dishes and ensure that all equipment is regularly cleaned and kept in good condition. EU Passport only!
Posted by: Davvi Arctic
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London starting at £11.77 per hour
We’re looking for Icing and Packing Team Members, to start from June 2023 until 22nd
December 2023. Starting no later than August 30th
2023. You will …
• Learn a new skill, to decorate our beautiful biscuits on our new industry-leading conveyor system –
offering a full 4 week traini
Posted by: The Biscuiteers Baking Company
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France Competitive
Chalet Chef or Chalet Couple
Living and working in the centre of Chamonix.
Winter season with option for Summer. December 2023 to end of April 2024.
Excellent monthly salary. Plus accommodation in resort centre, walking distance to work.
Posted by: Nomadic Ski
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France Competitive salary + full 3 valley ski pass + accommodation + Lessons & ski/board equipment hire +living expenses covered.
Are you a couple looking to work for a small fun & friendly ski company in the outstanding ski resort of Meribel in the French Alps?
We employ couples (Chalet chef & Chalet host) to run each of our six chalets, and you will be located in the mighty 3 valleys - the world’s largest ski area.
Posted by: Ski Blanc
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France Full time 4-month French contract
We are recruiting to join our catered chalet team in Chamonix for Summer 23.
Catering and/or service industry experience is a must. Driving is a bonus.
Singles, friends and couples are welcome to apply.
Posted by: Nomadic Ski
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France Competitive
Our chalet couples host our larger 12-16 person chalets. The role is an all-round chalet hosting role shared between the two of you, and includes preparing and serving delicious homemade meals, housekeeping and providing an excellent guest experience. Reserve applications open for mid-season start.
Posted by: The Alpine Generation
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France Experience Dependant
We’re looking for talented chef hosts with positive attitudes and a love of the mountains to work in our 8 man chalets. You'll cook our sumptuous 5 day, 3 course menu, while keeping high standards of cleanliness throughout the chalet, controlling stock and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere
Posted by: Alpoholics
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France and Austria Competitive
Are you a logical leader, ultimately unflappable and daringly dynamic? It’s time to step up… take on the ultimate resort role which is as rewarding as it is challenging. The Resort Manager role is highly varied role and would suit a confident, capable person with plenty of ski season experience
Posted by: Skiworld
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France Competitive Seasonal Package
A winter season with Skibound is like no other. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, we offer a unique ski experience to budding skiers from all over the world with school and youth groups at the heart of our business.
Posted by: Skibound
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France On application
About us
Ice and Fire are known for having experienced, confident and professional staff in all our chalets. We hire professional chefs and chalet hosts with front-of-house and Hotel/restaurant experience. Our team are of high standards across our chalets.
Posted by: Ice and Fire Ski
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France Competitive
Each year we recruit chefs to work in luxury chalets throughout Europe. And our search for qualified and experienced chefs and chalet cooks to work during the coming season is now underway.
Posted by: OutdoorJAC
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France French CDD contract, 1507€ per month net (NIV 1 ECHELON 3), 2 days off p/w
We are looking for talented Chefs to join our small team and spend this winter in one of our Boutique Ski chalets in the 3 Valleys, France.
Our chefs have two full days off per week, cooking breakfast, afternoon tea & dinners only !
Posted by: Alpine Escape
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Finland & Sweden Competitive
Hotel Assistants to help with the day to day running of our hotel! Based in ‘True Lapland’, we pride ourselves on offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences in an unforgettable part of the world – a real winter wonderland. EU Passports only!
Posted by: Davvi Arctic
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France Competitive
Our Sous Chefs have professional kitchen experience, and relish the opportunity to meet and deliver the high standards of catering required at VIP SKI, to our guests in both our hotels and CLUB Chalets. The Sous Chef works alongside the Head Chef to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
Posted by: VIP Ski
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France Competitive
Across our portfolio of properties in Morzine, Courchevel/La Tania and La Plagne, our chalet hosts are responsible for providing our guests with a great catering experience, a clean and comfortable chalet and a wealth of knowledge about the resort. Reserve applications open for mid-season start.
Posted by: The Alpine Generation
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France Competitive wage, accommodation, food, travel, full area lift pass, ski hire, part of a fantastic team
The role of a Chalet Chef is very varied and requires you to think on your feet in challenging situations. You need to be committed to ensuring excellent customer service, paying a genuine interest in our guests to make sure they have the best possible holiday at Jack & Jill.
Posted by: Jack and Jill Holidays
France 2500 euros per month
We are a luxury chalet company, based in the resort of St Martin de Belleville in the 3 Valleys ski area. We operate 7 boutique ski chalets each with chef, host and driver teams. We have a staff of around 28 and are an owner operated business now in our eleventh year
Posted by: White Mountain Chalets
France Tbc
The role is to run one of our two neighbouring 10-14 bed chalets in Morzine. The couple will have in-chalet accommodation provided with own room but lounge a bathroom shared with couple running the other chalet next door. Teamwork makes the dreamwork so must be well motivated team members.
Posted by: Skiology
France Upon Application
Spend the winter in the heart of the Three Valleys running one of our beautiful chalets! We are looking for couples or friends to be part of our small luxury chalet company.
Applicants must be legal to work in France
Posted by: Alpine Escape
The role of Chalet Chef is a key part of the 'chalet experience'. Skiing makes people hungry and when they trek back from the slopes after a long day you will have to swing into action, usually preparing bistro-style 3 course evening meals for the hungry holiday makers. Key skills include being able to work with a menu plan and to a set budget. Get the food right and you will be truly appreciated by the chalet guests. In a typical chalet, you will be doing anything from ten to thirty covers per night. Most employers require you to have a good level of kitchen or catering experience, and a knowledge of specialist diets.
You will generally be working for larger tour operators, catering for a hotel full of guests, or for a resort restaurant or hotel. You will be preparing a range of meals from breakfast through to evening meals, usually six nights a week. You will also have responsibility for a team of cooks who will work under you. You must be able to work with a menu plan and within a set budget. You will be responsible for kitchen hygiene, ordering and stock control. Covers could be anything from fifty to a hundred plus at larger hotels. Chef qualifications are a must, and previous head chef experience is usually desirable.
Sous chefs or assistant chefs are the backbone of any substantial catering operation. Your main role will be to assist the Head chef, thought the amount of responsibility you have will depend on the size of the company you are working for. You may be just working on a single section of the kitchen, or you may find yourself almost as important as the head chef. Working as an assistant chef allows you to gain valuable experience, especially if the head chef knows what he or she is doing! Qualifications that would suit this role would be general catering certificates, as well as some previous experience of a similar role.
Bar work is often similar whereever you are in the world, but what could be better than spending a few hours on the slopes before heading in to work to cater for lots of happy holiday makers. Serving drinks is obviously going to be one of your main tasks, but you may also be preparing or presenting bar meals. Good bar experience and being numerate is always going to help your application, as is a positive, friendly and helpful attitude. Basic knowledge of the local language or a couple of European languages will also be beneficial.
If you like the idea of working as a chef for a ski season, but you do not have any relevant cookery experience, you may like to look at a specialist chalet cookery course. You will learn how to cope with running the kitchen of a busy ski chalet. They will cover basic food hygiene, shopping, menu preparation and basic house keeping. Some have good local links with tour operators and resort chalets, meaning they can recommend you as an employee on completion of the course. Have a look at our guide to: selecting the right course.
Hopefully this page gives you some idea of the various options available if you are a catering professional and you like the idea of working a winter season abroad. Take a look at the positions offered currently being recruited for by the companies below. During the peak recruitment periods between May and October we have a high turnover of roles, so do make sure you check back regularly to view the latest positions.
