Scott Dunn need World Class Chefs for Their Luxury Ski Chalets

This is a fantastic opportunity to work overseas as a Chalet Chef based within our luxury winter European operation. At Scott Dunn we are renowned for our excellent chefs and high attention to detail.

The Chalet chefs are an extremely important part of the service that Scott Dunn offer and this is a great opportunity to create fantastic tailor-made menus in your own kitchen.

Responsibilities

From our teams, we expect an attitude whereby ‘Nothing is too much trouble’. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

Look after our guests to the highest standard possible and therefore ensuring all of our guests benefit from the ‘Scott Dunn’ service/ food in chalets of up to 14
Responsible for all of the food and domestic product shopping for your chalet
Assisting in keeping your chalet clean and tidy at all times and creating a warm and friendly environment
Maintaining your weekly budgets and ensuring all accounts are submitted in an efficient and timely manner
Contact guests personally prior to their arrival to discuss dietary needs and menu options
Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene kitchen standards on a daily basis

Duties

Prepare welcome drinks/eats for new arrivals
Provide full English, continental, and special options for the breakfast menu
Provide afternoon tea with freshly baked cakes and biscuits
Prepare children’s high tea if and when appropriate
Create canapés and a four to five course evening meal with cheese, coffee and mints every day in a formal dining environment (except day off)
Phone guests prior to arrival in order to discuss the menu plan and dietary requirements
Create and plan weekly menus
Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
Ensure that your chalet kitchen is always clean and tidy
Clear rubbish and collect bottles from the chalets daily
On change over day, thoroughly clean the chalet kitchen and assist Host where necessary in main areas
To take responsibility of weekly monies/budgets and present accounts to the Resort Manager on a weekly basis
Responsible to complete all paperwork for the Scott Dunn Hygiene Policy on a daily basis
Together with your chalet team, be responsible for reporting overall basic maintenance within the chalet
To work in other chalets/resorts when requested to do so by your Resort Manager
Manage stock levels appropriately and ensure regular shopping is carried out

Abilities and Expectations

Ability to work independently, in a team and in a different property if needed
Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
Good self-motivation
Organised, highly flexible and pro-active
Professional and can-do attitude
Excellent time keeping and reliability
Forward thinking and planning
Ability to remain calm, patient, diplomatic and tactful under pressure
Ability to plan, cook and produce meals to a high standard
Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen
Excellent telephone manner
Exceptional personal presentation

Essential Experience and Key Competencies

Recognised catering qualification such as NVQ or City & Guild Chef Qualification, Cooking School Certificate or extensive experience in a professional kitchen
Minimum of 1 year working experience with a qualification or 2 years without a qualification
Work experience in Michelin starred establishments, functions, corporate hospitality, yachts, previous ski seasons and luxury travel companies are all desirable
2^nd Language is desirable – French or German would be preferred
A Full UK/EU Driving Licence is desirable.
Available for the whole season (November until the end of April)
UK or EU Passport holder
UK National Insurance Number
UK Bank Account
Please note – a cook test assessment in London will be a part of the recruitment process.

Package and Benefits

In order to recruit the best people and deliver our product, Scott Dunn offers a very attractive remuneration package. All of our team members are offered:-