Ski Season Jobs in Meribel, The French Alps
Work a winter season in one of the world’s most popular ski resorts
Working for us
At Ski Basics, we know that our staff are critical to the continued success of our company. We, therefore, go to great lengths to ensure that we employ a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional team to work together during the ski season.
If you are a confident and passionate cook, host, or driver, who loves working with people and has a genuine love for food, skiing, or entertaining, please check out our jobs below!
Job requirements
You must be at least 21 years old (23 for drivers with a minimum of having held a valid driving licence for 2 years). Previous chalet, catering, or hosting experience, and/or cooking qualifications are desirable, but we believe each candidate should be judged on their experience, confidence, and friendliness.
It is favourable that job applicants hold a valid EU passport/identity card (or have French Residency), but we can consider UK passport holders too.
We are a member of SBIT who advise British workers wanting to apply for seasonal jobs in the EU. More advice can be found here.
Job positions at Ski Basics
Chalet Host
The importance of this role to the overall enjoyment of the guests’ holiday cannot be emphasised enough. The role of the chalet host is to oversee the smooth running of individual catered chalets. This is a challenging and very demanding role. Chalet hosts will work alongside a cook, and we expect you to assist each other so that your accommodation is run to the very best of your ability. As a team, the chalet host and cook ensure that guests are comfortable and enjoy the high standard of personal service for which Ski Basics is renowned. This job requires a person with a friendly and outgoing personality, who's a real team player and not afraid of hard work. Candidates for host jobs will ideally have experience in the hotel/hospitality industry.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness/tidiness within the chalet.
- Ensuring the guests always have a fresh drink in their hand.
- Preparing the table accordingly for breakfast/afternoon tea/dinner.
- Being a friendly face to greet guests after their day on the slopes.
- Assisting the chalet cook with food preparation when required.
- Providing the guests with valuable information on Meribel, such as weather, restaurant/bar recommendations, the ski area and events occurring in the ski resort.
Driver/Chalet Host
This is a split role, which involves assisting the cook in the smooth running of the chalet while ensuring that your guests are picked up and dropped off at the slopes on time. Applicants must possess a friendly and outgoing personality as is required of chalet hosts and be particularly flexible and reliable to ensure that all guests get the most out of their Ski Basics experience. All applicants must be over 23 and own a full clean driving licence.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness/tidiness within the chalet and van.
- Ensuring the guests always have a fresh drink in their hand.
- Preparing the table accordingly for breakfast/afternoon tea/dinner.
- Being a friendly face to greet guests after their day on the slopes.
- Assisting the chalet cook with food preparation when required.
- Providing the guests with valuable information on Meribel, such as weather, restaurant/bar recommendations, the ski area and events occurring in the ski resort.
- Transporting guests from all chalets to and from the ski slopes every day.
- Completing tasks such as snow clearing, making kindling, staff lifts and deliveries to the chalets.
Chalet Manager
The chalet manager oversees the smooth running of all day-to-day operations. The chalet manager ensures the maintenance of good food quality, that budgets are adhered to, and accounts are inputted in an accurate and timely fashion. The chalet manager regularly checks the high standards of cleanliness and service in all Ski Basics chalets. The chalet manager is also the first port of call for both staff and guests. The ideal candidate for this job must have relevant ski season and hospitality experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Guest relations and communications before/during/after their stay with Ski Basics.
- Training, aiding, and monitoring chalet staff and drivers, to ensure they are providing a high level of service.
- Organising important elements of the guest’s holiday before they arrive, such as ski passes, restaurant bookings, ski rental and transfers to the resort.
- Dealing with issues that may arise; for instance, an injured guest, missing food or drinks, staff illness and guest complaints.
- Conducting important weekly tasks such as wine, meat and laundry deliveries, chalet checks and logging payments or receipts accordingly.
Chalet Cook
The role of the chalet cook is to oversee the smooth running of the chalet kitchen and produce delicious wholesome meals. You will work alongside the chalet host, and we expect you to assist each other in every day-to-day aspect of running a catered chalet to ensure the high standards at Ski Basics are maintained. The chalet cook must be an adaptable, outgoing, and friendly person with an eye for detail, and most importantly, a passion for maintaining high standards in all areas.
Key responsibilities:
- A typical day includes cooking hearty breakfasts, mouth-watering afternoon teas and delicious full-course dinners.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness/tidiness within the chalet, especially in food storage and preparation areas.
- Work together with the chalet host to ensure the guests are consistently offered a variety of beverages such as vin chaud, softs drinks or wine.
- Being a friendly face to greet guests after their day on the ski slopes.
- Provide guests with valuable information on Meribel, such as weather, restaurant/bar recommendations, the ski area and events occurring in the ski resort.
Why work for Ski Basics
At Ski Basics, we began our journey in Meribel as seasonaires, understanding the magic of a ski season firsthand. We're committed to helping our staff make their winter the best of their life, just as we've experienced it. So why work for us?
- Spend the winter in Meribel at the heart of Three Valleys - The World’s largest connected ski area
- Meet like-minded people who become friends for life
- Receive thorough training and feel supported throughout the season by experienced management and hand-ons directors who live in resort
- Be part of a company that values high standards and help to create unforgettable experiences for our guests
- Work in one of our carefully hand-picked, high quality chalets
- Enjoy a great work-life balance
Ski seasons are an experience you’ll remember for life
If you’re considering doing a ski season, our advice would be to 100% go for it. There’s truly nothing quite like it and in our 20+ years of experience, we are yet to meet one seasonaire who regretted it. What better way to spend your winter than surrounded by like-minded individuals exploring the French Alps in your free time. Not to mention, a few après sessions thrown in for good measure!
During a ski season in Meribel you can be sure of:
- Snow!
- Incredible après-ski
- Stunning alpine scenery
- World-class skiing
- Varied terrain
Head over to our blog for more on why you should work in Meribel this season.
About us
Ski Basics has:
- 20+ years experience in Meribel
- 12 beautiful chalets based exclusively in Meribel
- We offer a range of experiences including catered and self-catered services
- We’re passionate about providing exceptional experiences that don’t cost the earth
- We are proud to have a loyal base of returning guests year after year and go-above and beyond to ensure that each holiday is their best yet
Our people
Our team is built of dedicated individuals with a shared passion for the mountains and delivering incredible experiences for our guests. From our chalet cooks to skilled drivers, each and every team member plays a crucial role in the overall success of the company. We take great care when selecting our team each year, ensuring they share our values and will all enjoy a legendary season together.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to spending the winter in one of the world’s most popular ski resorts, when working for Ski Basics you will also get a competitive salary, well maintained accommodation, food and lots of free time to explore all that The Three Valleys has to offer.
Don’t just take our word for it!
We love nothing more than hearing the stories of our fabulous team each season. That’s why, each year we ask the team to share some of their best memories or a picture that sums up their season, taking them back to that ‘season made’ moment.
Miri’s seasonaire story
“My first season in Meribel with Ski Basics was so amazing, that I just had to come back for one more! It was the best decision I ever made because I was back in my favourite place in the world.”
Hannah’s seasonaire story
“My time in Meribel working as a Chalet Host for Ski Basics in Chalet Arbalete was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. I made lifelong memories everyday during my ski season and never wanted it to end!”
FAQs
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How many times a week will I get to ski whilst working for Ski Basics?
At Ski Basics you will have two days off to explore the expansive Les 3 Vallées ski area; however it is possible to get up the mountain as many 6 days a week!
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Do Ski Basics' staff live in the chalets?
No, all the Ski Basics' staff live-out of the chalets in a charming traditional chalet turned staff accommodation, which is conveniently located between Meribel Centre and Meribel Village.
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What is the nightlife/après like in Meribel?
Meribel has a great reputation for après, with Alps-renowned venues such as Le Rond Pont (The Ronnie), Jack's Bar and La Folie Douce. The nightlife is as exciting, with bars such as Brewer's Den, La Taverne, Doron Pub, and the best place to spend the early hours of the morning - Sully's.
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How do Ski Basics' staff get to the chalets in the morning?
The Ski Basics' drivers drop staff right outside their chalet every morning and evening. There are also lifts running, for once the staff are finished, to take them back to their accommodation.
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Does it matter if I can't ski or snowboard?
No, not at all. Working for Ski Basics means you will get great discounts on ski lessons from a number of ski schools, so you will be speeding down the mountain in no time.