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Employment Opportunities with Ski Amis

Seasonnaire Life
 

We are about to start our recruitment campaign for the 2012-2013 season and are looking for staff to join our team both in the French Alps and our UK head office in Kent.  If you are looking for a permanent or seasonal role in the UK or would like to spend a season in the snow with a company who cares about it's staff and endeavours to make your season one to remember, then send us your application .... but don't waste our time or yours ..... read the minimum application requirements and the requirements of the individual job - if you don't qualify then we won't respond to your application! 

Our standards are very high and we are looking for people who want to work in a professional, high quality environment to give a great service to our guests - whether that's making their holiday booking process smooth and efficient as part of our sales team or making sure their holiday is perfect when they are in resort.

Our minimum requirements for resort based positions are as follows without exception:
  • UK residents only - either an EU passport OR working visa for the UK with a UK bank acount and EXISTING permanent UK national insurance number.  You must provide your national insurance number on your application and you must already be living and working in the UK.
  • Full EU driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years
  • Aged over 21 (for vehicle insurance reasons) - all staff are required to drive so we cannot consider you if you are under this age

 We are particularly interested to hear from people with any of the following skills:

  • Catering or hospitality industry experience - or dinner party enthusiasts!
  • French language skills a bonus - although not essential for most positions
  • Good skiers - with knowledge of the Three Valleys or Paradiski areas
  • People who have taken quality catered chalet holidays themselves and understand the high service requirements of our business

We offer competitive conditions and strive to be a good company to work for.  By nature, the work will be hard but we do try to get as much fun in there as well with plenty of time for skiing.  The base conditions which apply to all resort based jobs are as follows - for office based positions, please see the individual job descriptions:

  • Monthly salary paid into a UK bank account (UK based employment contract)
  • Board and lodging during the season - shared rooms for 2 people either in the chalets or in external studios
  • One full day off per week with day off cover for your chalet so you can really take a full day - free ski time on all other days except for Friday and Saturday
  • Food provided in the chalet
  • Emergency medical and accident insurance including repatriation to the UK in case of serious accident
  • Ski pass for the season for the appropriate resort
  • Season equipment rental - skis or snowboard, boots and poles
  • Travel to and from the resort from a UK airport at the start and end of the season
  • Uniform including  jacket/fleece, work trousers, t-shirts and sweatshirts

Application Procedure for all Jobs

Below you will find a brief description of each of the roles we have available - each one has a link to an information sheet which gives further details of the role, including the package on offer.  If you would like to apply download and complete the relevant application form below the advert (note there are different forms depending on which position you are applying for).  

Please return your form by email to jobs@skiamis.com together with the following documents:
  • Completed application form - for couples applying together the application form is joint
  • Your CV(s)
  • A recent photograph - applications without a photograph will not be accepted
All positions are offered on the basis of  face-to-face interviews only which will take place in our office in Maidstone, Kent.  You MUST be available for interview as we do not recruit on any other basis - we do not accept telephone or Skype interviews under any circumstances.  Interviews will take place on various dates throughout the summer - offers will be made after each interview session so the earlier you apply, the more opportunities there will be available. 

The first interview session for resort based jobs for 2012-2013 will be held in May.
Interviews for the office based jobs will be held continually as applications are received.

 
 
Positions Available for 2012/2013 - click on the job title for a more detailed job description
 

UK OFFICE BASED
Our sales and administration office is based in Maidstone in Kent - we have a lovely office on the Turkey Mill business park and a small friendly team which grows a little in the winter months to cope with the extra volume of work..

Finance Administrator (Seasonal)

Salary:  £14,000-£16,000 per annum pro-rata

Dates:  October 2012 to March 2013

Responsible for working on both the sales and purchase ledgers but mainly the sales ledger, the finance administrator creates sales invoices for all reservations, ensures third party accommodation contracts are dealt with, enters purchase invoices, deals with customer payments and credit control and deals with general day-to-day accounts tasks. Some accounting or finance experience is preferred (although not essential) but most certainly a 100% accuracy attitude and attention to detail.

Application Form

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Sales Coordinator (Contract with a view to Permanent)

Salary:  £13,000 per annum basic plus commission on sales

Dates:  May 2012 to March 2013 initially with a view to permanent contract

The sales coordinator is responsible for dealing with all enquiries and reservations we receive and dealing with all customer queries and requests.  You must have some experience of the catered chalet market - either as a holidaymaker,  or working in a similar role or with experience of resort-based chalet work in order to understand the requirements of our guests and to put together a custom-made package to suit their needs. 
 

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Sales Coordinator (Seasonal)

Salary:  £13,000 per annum basic plus commission on sales

Dates:  October 2012 to March 2013

During the peak booking season from October to March we are looking to recruit an additional sales coordinator to deal with enquiries and reservations.  You must have some experience of the catered chalet market - either as a holidaymaker or from working in a similar role or resort-based chalet work in order to understand the requirements of our guests and to put together a custom-made package to suit their needs.

 Application Form


MANAGEMENT (RESORT BASED)

Resort Managers Three Valleys

19/11/12 to April 2013

As a resort manager, you are reporting directly to the Directors of the company and will be responsible for all the chalets and staff in your resort in terms of ensuring the service is delivered to guests according to company guidelines in a cost-effective way.  In La Tania you will be responsible for 7 chalets (96 beds and 14 staff) and in Les Menuires for 9 chalets (124 beds and 18 staff).

On a day-to-day basis, you are responsible for monitoring and managing staff performance and ensuring the chalets are operated in the right way.  You are required to manage stock in your chalets as well as being the contact point for all guests, dealing with first-line complaints and problems and dealing with external suppliers for ski passes, lessons and equipment rental. 

You are responsible for resort administration which includes weekly stock counting, chalet maintenance, inventory replenishments, shopping and sourcing supplies, petty cash, sale of resort services, minibar sales and general administration. 

Application Form    

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Management Support Couples

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the operations director, the management support couple are more senior to chalet couples and have a varied role.  The role will include covering for chalet couples during sickness, absence or for support, as required as well as providing a support service to the directors on a day to day basis.

Application Form

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Chalet Supervisor

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the resort manager, the chalet supervisor leads the team in our large Chalet Christine (28 guests) which consists of a supervisor, a chef/chalet cook and two chalet hosts.  You will be responsible for delivering the catered service to a high standard to our guests, front-of-house liaison, staff supervision and coordination.  You will assist the chalet cook with food preparation by ensuring he/she has the resources needed as well as cleaning and housekeeping, socialising with guests and generally ensure the chalet operates to the service levels required

Application Form

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CHALET JOBS


Chalet Host/Chef (Single) - Premium Service

01/12/12 to April 2013

Chalet Elliot is “two chalets in one” – each wing has four bedrooms and sleeps 8 guests and the two wings can be joined together for a larger group of up to 16 guests.  The chalet chefs must therefore both be individually capable of running a small chalet on their own for the times when the wings are separated but equally to work together as a team when booked by the larger groups.  Hosting the chalet involves preparation of breakfast, afternoon tea and four course evening meals including canapes and a cheeseboard, cleaning and housekeeping, socialising with guests and generally looking after their needs during their stay.  A fixed menu provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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Chalet Chef (Single)

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the resort manager and chalet supervisor, the chalet chef role is based within our 28 bed chalet and involves preparation of breakfast, afternoon tea and three course evening meals with the support of the chalet hosts, socialising with guests and generally looking after their needs during their stay are also responsibilities in this role. A fixed menu provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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Chalet Hosts (Single)

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the resort manager and chalet supervisor, you will be hosting the chalet with the team in our large 28 bed chalet.  Responsibilities include assisting the chef with food preperation, cleaning and housekeeping, socialising with guests and generally looking after their needs during their stay.  A fixed menu is provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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Chalet Couples

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the resort manager, you will be hosting the chalet as a couple (14-16 guests) including preparation of breakfast, afternoon tea and evening meals, cleaning and housekeeping, socialising with guests and generally looking after their needs during their stay.  A fixed menu is provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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Chalet Host/Driver Couples

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the resort manager, one of you will be hosting a small chalet (8-10 guests) whilst the other fulfills the driving and other duties role which varies from transfer driving on Saturdays and in resort driving during the week, to assisting the resort manager, general admin tasks and assisting partner in meal prep. A fixed menu is provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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Premium Service Chalet Couples

01/12/12 to April 2013

Reporting to the operations director, you will be hosting the chalet as a couple (14-16 guests) including preparation of breakfast, afternoon tea and evening meals, cleaning and housekeeping, socialising with guests and generally looking after their needs during their stay. Our premium service chalets are stand alone, so these roles are suited to mature and resposible couples who can manage their clients without the support of a resort manager.  A fixed menu is provided by us together with recipes and kitchen planning guidelines to make the work as easy as possible.

Application Form

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