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Host & Chef – Private Chalet – Near Zurich, Switzerland

We are seeking an experienced Host and Chef couple to manage a prestigious 6-bedroom chalet near Zurich for the winter season. This beautiful property features a basement lodge, wine cellar, open fireplace, underground parking, a laundry area, and a studio apartment with a double shower, lounge, and dining space. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring a warm, guest-focused experience. The chalet accommodates around 12 guests, typically friends and family of the owners, some with children, and may include specific dietary requirements.

Responsibilities
• Prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, and three-course dinners with canapés
• Cater to dietary requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Source ingredients locally and from the UK
• Maintain kitchen standards, manage supplies, and ensure smooth service
• Deliver high-quality presentation and attention to detail
• Provide daily housekeeping and turn-down service
• Manage family laundry in-house and coordinate with external linen services
• Handle towels and guest clothing
• Oversee chalet upkeep, including wood deliveries and fireplaces
• Liaise with suppliers and manage guest requests
• Handle tips and local discounts where relevant
• Arrange post-trip ski or equipment waxing
• Ensure a seamless guest experience with professionalism and warmth

Requirements
• Previous experience in private chalets or high-end hospitality is essential
• Strong culinary skills with experience catering to special dietary needs
• Professional, warm, and guest-focused attitude with no ego
• Ability to work as a couple managing all aspects of chalet operations
• EU passports required
• Valid driving licence and confidence using the chalet’s Defender vehicle

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Host & Chef couple to join a relaxed yet professional chalet environment, delivering high-standard hospitality and exceptional cuisine to a welcoming British family and their guests.

• Seasonal contract: Mid-December to April
• Salary: £ or € DOE
• Ski pass and insurance included
• Tips and local discounts provided
• Private apartment within the property, including double shower, lounge, and dining area
• Use of Defender for work and guest transfers
• Hours: To be confirmed

Host & Chef – Private Chalet – Near Zurich, Switzerland

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional Host and Chef couple to run a prestigious 6-bedroom chalet near Zurich throughout the winter season. The property includes a basement lodge, wine cellar, open fire, underground parking, laundry basement, and a studio apartment with a double shower, lounge, and dining area. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of hospitality and ensuring a warm, guest-focused approach. The chalet accommodates approximately 12 guests, often friends of the family or their grown-up children with their own families, and guests may have specific dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, and three-course dinners with canapés
• Cater to dietary requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free guests
• Source ingredients locally and from the UK
• Maintain the kitchen, manage supplies, and ensure smooth dining service
• Deliver high-quality presentation and attention to detail
• Daily housekeeping and turn-down service
• Manage family laundry in-house and coordinate external linen services
• Handle towels and guest clothing
• Oversee chalet upkeep and presentation, including wood deliveries and fireplaces
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage guest requests
• Handle tips and local discounts where relevant
• Arrange post-trip ski/equipment waxing
• Ensure seamless guest experience with a warm, professional approach

Requirements
• Experience in private chalet or high-end hospitality environments is essential
• Strong culinary skills and experience catering to special dietary needs
• Professional, warm, and guest-focused approach with no ego
• Able to work as a couple to manage all aspects of chalet operations
• EU passports required
• Valid driving licence and ability to use the chalet’s Defender vehicle

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Host & Chef couple to join a relaxed yet professional chalet environment, delivering high-standard hospitality and exceptional food to an appreciative British family and their guests.

• Seasonal contract: Mid-December to April
• Salary: £ or € DOE 
• Ski pass and insurance included
• Tips and local discounts provided
• Private apartment within the property, including double shower, lounge, and dining area
• Use of Defender for work and guest transfers
• Hours: To be confirmed

We are looking for Chef to cook in a private, luxury ski chalet for the rest of the season. Taking care of guests and their food requirements from breakfast to afternoon tea to a more formal dinner. You will look after the families, which will be a mix of young and old. Guests will change throughout the ski season so experience in yachting or within a similar environment would be ideal. We are looking for experience in the private sector, either on a yacht or in a chalet or private household. You must carry an EU passport. To be successful, you must be creative, imaginative and confident working under pressure. It's key that your Menu design and planning are organised, you take ownership of placing provisioning orders and shopping as well as building relationships with local suppliers: sourcing local ingredients. You will work as part of a lovely team and be employed by a wonderful company. This is a great role for someone who is keen on a new challenge.

This role is from early February until mid-to-end of April, so around 8-10 weeks contract.

Paid in Swiss Franc
Start Date - February 2025
Accommodation provided (with own bedroom) in a two or three-bedroom apartment close to place of work
Transport to and from the village on arrival and departure included
Full winter season ski pass advance if desired
Season ski equipment rental (skis/snowboard + boots)
Private health and accident insurance

Yacht or private chef experience required
Confident cooking for a large number of guests
Creative with your menus
Hard working individual
EU Passport in hand due to regulations

We have a fantastic position for Chief/Lead Stewardess to work in a private chalet in Switzerland this winter. Duties will be the same as a “Yacht” Chief Stewardess although the usage is much lighter with a few busy periods during the festive season and weekend visits.
This position will require someone who is confident working alone and can manage their own time, you will have other staff in the chalet to assist with cooking, driving etc but all 'interior' duties will be your responsibility.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys skiing and is looking for a work-life balance.
EU passport holders only due to work regulations in Switzerland.

We are currently looking for a Driver/House Assistant and very much all-rounder. This is a temporary position based in Richmond, London. This is to assist with an HNW client whilst they are injured and cannot drive. They are looking for someone who will be able to assist with driving, running errands, general upkeep of the house and potentially some cooking if required. They are an extremely loyal client to Personal Staffing and so we are looking for someone who will be committed and is happy to be flexible in your duties. You will need to hold a driving licence and preferably have access to a car although this is not essential.

This position will be for about one month and it will be 5 days a week. We are open to working with the right candidate and figuring out a schedule that works.

Package to be discussed with the candidate
Full-time role - flexibility available

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced chalet host to join a private chalet in the Swiss Alps. This role would suit someone who has previous experience in a chalet and extensive hospitality experience. A bubbly, confident and organised personality is essential as well as a positive mindset.

You will be responsible for the maintaining the cleanliness of the chalet to the high standard required by the client, as well as serving meals to the clients, serving cocktails and drinks to the guests as well as focusing on concierge duties. You may also be required to support the chalet chef in any food preparation.

Working hours would be as and when the guests are visiting the chalet, and accommodation can be provided within the chalet.

Accommodation can be provided

Salary: DOE

Excellent benefits package provided, including access to ski pass

Previous experience of working within hospitality, ideally within a chalet

Hardworking, organised and bubbly

We are looking for a Chalet Host to join a lovely Chalet in Switzerland. This is a two-month temporary position starting on the 17th of July and will finish at the end of August. You will look after the families which will have a mix of different preferences and requests. We are looking for experience in the private sector either on a yacht or someone who has previously worked in a chalet or private household. Experience in service is beneficial.

You must carry an EU passport. 

We are on the search for a lively and energetic Chalet Manager of a busy Chalet in the French Alps. You will be in charge of managing a team of 4 within the chalet and will be expected to provide daily meetings and check-ins with the team to ensure good morale. The Chalet is fully booked for the upcoming winter season so they are looking for someone to hit the ground running and keep the staff in a positive and motivated mindset. 

You will be solely in charge of the bookings which come in so managing these and presenting them to the team is a top priority. Some of your responsibilities will consist of prepping the team on the guest's standards, requests during their stay and any dietary requirements specified. Daily check-ins with the guests to ensure their standards are being met is a must. If there is anything which can be done to exceed their expectations, this is your job to make sure this is executed. You will be the first point of contact for the guests so any request should be run directly through you and fed back to the according department to be executed promptly.

58,000 Euros

Weekend dependant on when guests have booked

Holiday to be discussed directly 

We are looking for a Chalet Host to join a lovely Chalet in Switzerland. This is a two-month temporary position starting in July and will finish at the end of August. You will look after the families which will have a mix of different preferences and requests. We are looking for experience in the private sector either on a yacht or someone who has previously worked in a chalet or private household. Experience in service is beneficial. 

You must carry an EU passport. 

Paid in Swiss Franc
Accommodation provided
Own room in a 2 bed apartment
Great benefits with passes to ski and snowboard

Previous yacht or Chalet experience required
EU Passport
Confident in Service and Housekeeping

We are looking for a Chalet Host Urgently to join a lovely Chalet in Switzerland. This is a temporary position starting immediately until the 30th of April when the season ends. You will look after the families which will have a mix of different preferences and requests. We are looking for experience in the private sector either on a yacht or someone who has previously worked in a chalet or private household.

You must carry an EU passport. 

Paid in Swiss Franc
Accommodation provided
Own room in a 2 bed apartment
Great benefits with passes to ski and snowboard

Previous yacht or Chalet experience
EU Passport

We are looking or a Chef to join a lovely Chalet in Switzerland. Cooking in a private, luxury ski chalet takes care of guests and their food requirements from breakfast to afternoon tea, to a more formal dinner. You will look after the families which will be a mix of young and old. Guests will change throughout the ski season. We are looking for experience in the private sector either on a yacht or in a chalet or private household. You must carry an EU passport. This position will need to start in the next few days until April.

Paid in Swiss Franc
Accommodation provided
Own room 

Private Chef experience
Chalet experience
EU Passport

Cooking in a private, luxury ski chalet will be the role of the Chef. Taking care of guests and their food requirements from breakfast to afternoon tea, to a more formal dinner. You will look after the families which will be a mix of young and old. Guests will change throughout the ski season. We are looking for experience in the private sector either on a yacht or in a chalet or private household. You must carry an EU passport. This can be from 16th Dec - Until late Jan 2023 or full-time until April.

Paid in Swiss Franc
Accommodation provided
Own room 

Private Chef experience
EU Passport

We are looking for an In-Resort Concierge that is an experienced customer service professional to support in all areas of the Concierge process, as well as provide general operational support across the Ski Chalet Business throughout the upcoming winter season. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and proactive all-rounder in search of their next challenge. Please note, that candidates for this position must be available to commence work on a full-time basis from early-mid October to ensure sufficient training prior to the start of the season.

The In-Resort Concierge will support our Travel Experience Manager in proactively reaching out to clients and planning their itinerary to ensure they have a great client experience. This will include (but is by no means limited to) arranging airport transfers, lift passes, ski hire, ski lessons, childcare, restaurant reservations, understanding any dietary requirements, room configurations for the chalet... and so on. You will also help to prepare final travel itineraries to send to clients prior to their arrival and be a point of contact for general questions, queries and requests. You will therefore need to be passionate about travel and skiing (or snowboarding!) and have a good knowledge and understanding of the luxury ski industry. You will also be on hand to provide general operating support in the resort to our Operations Director.

Main Responsibilities
● Be a key point of contact for all clients in the run-up to their stay with us.
● Proactively contact clients via phone and email to kick off the itinerary planning process; consequently you will
need to keep in regular contact with them to plan any arrangements as required.
● Anticipate clients’ needs and deliver personalised and tailored advice on activities, suppliers, restaurants and
general resort information.
● Put together final travel itineraries to send to clients in preparation for their trips.
● Be a key liaison between our clients and our resort team, ensuring that requests/information gets passed onto
the relevant chalet teams swiftly and efficiently, so excellent communication and teamwork skills are paramount

This is a varied and exciting role where you will have the opportunity to speak to a range of different clients and support across the business - no two days will be the same! They are a small and dynamic team, and what brings them together is their passion for the mountains and the incredible chalets they operate. We are split across their head office in Bath, UK, and our office in France. As such, you will need to be an autonomous worker and able to manage your time effectively, whilst also keeping a high level of communication with the team, regardless of location.

French Contract with 40 hours per week and 2 full days off each week (weekend work involved) - with a mixture of shifts to ensure you enjoy plenty of time on the slopes.

● Excellent pre-arranged seasonal accommodation (private room allocation) - optional
● Flexible working environment with lovely office in The Hive in Morzine across the road from our optional
accommodation
● Seasonal lift pass loan scheme and winter equipment hire (e.g skis and boots)
● Comprehensive training programme with an initial training period based at our head office in Bath, UK
● Ongoing professional development opportunities

Previous experience of working the winter season is essential

● Excellent communication skills - fluency in English is essential; French is advantageous but not essential
● Excellent organisation and administration skills, including strong IT and CRM skills (knowledge of Chalet Manager
the system is advantageous)
● Warm, friendly and confident manner with the ability to keep calm under pressure
● Strong time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
● Strong customer service, relationship and rapport-building skills with experience in dealing with international
and UHNW clients of different backgrounds
● Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
● Proactive and energetic approach with a positive attitude; comfortable speaking with clients on the phone (not
just via email) and proactively chasing for outstanding information where needed
Benefits

We are looking for a Senior Chalet Manager and Chef couple to join a beautiful Ski Chalet for the winter 2022-23 winter season based in France. We want to hear from level-minded individuals who are looking for their next challenge and who share the Chalet's passion for food and drink, as well as, of course, the mountains.

The Senior Chalet Manager will be the primary point of contact for guests and will therefore take the lead on all aspects of service delivery. Working alongside 3 Chalet Hosts and the Chef, you must be a strong brand ambassador and lead the team by example. It will be your responsibility to train and mentor the Chalet Hosts throughout the season and ensure high standards are upheld. Leadership skills are therefore essential, but also a strong teamwork ethic as this is very much a hands-on role.

Main Responsibilities - Manager:

● Lead the service of breakfast and dinner in the chalet, confidently presenting our menus and drinks to ensure that guests enjoy an amazing dining experience
● Build a rapport with your guests to put them at ease whilst on holiday - help them to plan their daily itinerary including making lunch suggestions/reservations and handling any other in-resort concierge requests
● You will be confident in driving so that you can transport guests to the slopes each morning
● Train, mentor and oversee your team’s work; You will also need to oversee the Chef ensure your
guest’s dietary requirements and preferences are met
● Take overall responsibility for the presentation of the chalet - both by supervising the work of your
Chalet Hosts, and also through active hands-on involvement
● Produce accurate weekly reports covering various aspects of chalet operation and guest feedback

The Chef will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience to guests, which should aim to be akin to dining at a fine dining restaurant, with a couple of more relaxed-style evenings to create a balance throughout the week. You will have the opportunity to train in our signature dishes, including Kaiseki - our Japanese fine dining experience - as well as use your creativity to refine your own style and menus to go above and beyond and really create that ‘wow’ factor for our guests.

Main Responsibilities - Chef:

● Plan balanced, varied and creative menus for breakfasts and dinners, which are tailored to specific guest requests; Also prepare staff meals as required
● Work within an allocated budget and submit weekly menu plans and spend reports
● Support the Front of House teams as required and always take the lead in ensuring the
kitchen is presented to high standards of cleanliness at all times
● Maintain high levels of food hygiene during all preparation and service tasks, completing
HACCP records as required
● Prepared to work in an open kitchen, be observed by guests and demonstrate your
passion for food on a daily basis.

It'll be hard work but hugely rewarding. Whilst they have extremely high expectations of their team, they also strive to create a positive environment for their staff. The chalet structures the roles into realistic shifts so you can be sure you will enjoy a positive work-life balance with plenty of time to explore everything the resort has to offer. If you're excited about working in some of the most exclusive properties in the Alps, why not join them in the spectacular surroundings of the French Alps for a season you will never forget?

Senior Chalet Manager & Chef Couple.

French Contract

● Excellent pre-arranged accommodation (private apartment across the road from the chalet)
● Lift pass (purchase provision)
● Winter equipment hire (e.g skis and boots)
● Meals whilst on duty
● Comprehensive training programme and ongoing professional development opportunities

Previous winter season experience is essential, as well as previous experience working in a 5-star hospitality environment.

● Chef: Professional cheffing experience, either in private dining or a restaurant with a strong understanding of fine dining
● Confident and passionate about the delivery of fantastic food and beverage service
● Flexibility – able to cope well with varied and changing tasks and environments
● Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills - fluency in English is essential
● Experience in dealing with international clients of different backgrounds is also beneficial
● Organised and well-presented with an excellent eye for detail in all aspects of chalet presentation
● Full driving licence required; Must be confident driving a minibus in winter conditions (training
provided)