Work with us

At The Boutique Chalet Company, we are strong believers that the heart of any business is its people. We take great pride in recruiting team members with a genuine love of the mountains who share our passion for luxury property and first-class service standards. Working for us won’t be an ordinary ski season — you will have the opportunity to be part of a small but growing business with high aspirations. This will bring with it some challenges, but you’ll be part of a team that really cares about delivering outstanding holidays to our clients, resulting in great job satisfaction.

We look for like-minded individuals who are prepared to go the extra mile to give our guests their perfect holiday experience. We deliver five-star customer service from the very first guest interaction and we prepare our staff with an intensive pre-season training programme. Our team will have the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful properties in the Alps, hosting discerning guests from across the world.

Alongside seasonal positions we also seek to hear from individuals who have the skills and enthusiasm to become longer term members of our team and to help us to grow our business and achieve its ambitions.

If you are looking to further your career in hospitality through a challenging and exciting position abroad, or believe you can deliver a fabulous experience to our clients during a winter season in the Alps, then please take a look at our current vacancies and get in touch.

Current Vacancies

We are always on the lookout for great chalet hosts, housekeepers, managers and chefs, as well as support staff for our French office in Morzine, or our head office in Bath. To see a full list of our current vacancies and to submit an application, please follow the link below.

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RESEARCH

First you should thoroughly read our website. Learn about our business as well as the positions that are available – this research will be very evident in your application.

APPLICATION

Once you have chosen the role to which you wish to apply you should complete the relevant application form and submit this along with your CV and a covering letter – you can also do this by email if you prefer. Take time to do this properly – make sure you detail your relevant experience and identify both why you have the skills to succeed in the role and why you want to work for The Boutique Chalet Company.

FIRST INTERVIEW

If your initial application is successful we will invite you to complete a first round interview. Typically this will be completed over Google Meet and will last for around 30-45 mins. This will be an opportunity for us to ask some more questions but also for you to find out more about us and the role itself.

SECOND INTERVIEW

In some instances we may ask you to complete an interview with a Director. This will either be another virtual interview or it may be face to face if a suitable date and location can be arranged. For certain roles this may involve a practical element such as a cook-test depending on your prior experience.

OFFER

Successful applicants will be made a formal offer to join our team. This will be subject to a final check of references and any relevant qualifications.

We’re always interested in hearing from high calibre candidates and have no set application dates. Typically people start to apply for a winter season position in the Spring so the sooner you apply the more chance you will have, but don’t let that put you off because we may still have vacancies as we approach the start of the season.

Yes. We are always looking to hear from high calibre candidates and from time to time we will have vacancies during the season.

We offer a highly competitive package, some of the highlights of which are listed above. You will also receive a share of the weekly tips which can be very generous. The precise financial element of the package varies based on a set grade structure which is dependent on both the role which you apply for and your relevant experience.

You will need to be eligible to work in France on a French contract. Typically this means that applicants from most EU countries do not need a visa, however applicants from outside of the EU will need to pursue the relevant permissions prior to an application.

Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, British staff do now require a visa and work permit. This can be a lengthy process and must be led by the employer (not the employee), and will require additional input from the staff member both before they enter France and also once they arrive in France and start working. Due to this, we are only able to accept applications from UK nationals for more experienced roles such as Manager or Chef roles.

This will vary depending on the given resort but typically training will start towards the end of November and your contract will run through to the end of April.

We are happy for applicants to make a request, however this cannot be guaranteed. We require flexibility in all our staff and typically you will work across more than one property over the course of a season. Most of our team see this variety as a positive experience that adds to their season.

Our industry leading package includes a flexible benefits program designed to give you a greater level of choice. A pre-booked accommodation option will be offered to all members of staff, the basis of which (i.e. shared or private) will depend on the job role which you are offered. You also have the opportunity to arrange your own accommodation if you wish, giving you full flexibility.

We require candidates to make their own way to Geneva airport at the start of the season, and we will arrange transport to bring you up to resort from there in time for our pre-season training programme. You will also have the option to drive or make your own arrangements if you prefer.

This is up to you. You certainly do not need a car and it isn’t required for any of our seasonal positions. The benefit of having your own transport is the greater flexibility to explore the area and neighbouring resorts during your time off or at the end of the season. If you do bring a car however you’ll have to make sure it is properly equipped for winter conditions — this will mean fitting it with winter tyres and chains. You’ll also need to make sure it is suitably insured for the duration of the season.

Please note that if you opt into the accommodation that we provide, we cannot guarantee parking spaces for personal vehicles at your accommodation. We must prioritise these spaces for company vehicles first and foremost, and if there are additional spaces, then we will do our best to accommodate this. If you are considering bringing a car, we would therefore recommend researching parking options in resort to ensure you are covered for the duration of the season.

If French language skills are required it will be detailed on the job specification. Most of our roles do not require you to speak French — the working language of the business is English — however at Chalet Manager level and above we would expect you to have a basic level of French language skills. In all positions we will view French language skills as a strength of your application.

Some shots from our 2022/23 team

Teamwork

At The Boutique Chalet Company we are firm believers in the strength of teamwork. Our team works as one across our portfolio of luxury properties to ensure we deliver the best possible customer service experience. This means you may work in different properties as the season progresses, depending on the needs of our guests, and during the busiest periods we always help each other out. You will have a strong support system, both from our in-resort management team, as well as our head office team based in Bath, UK, who make regular trips to resort to help out and check in at regular intervals. Throughout the season, there will also be training and mentoring opportunities provided by our management team and regular team-building activities to let off some steam and relax in the mountains.

Leading Package

We provide a superb package which is one of the best in the industry. As well as a strong financial reward, we offer a flexible benefits scheme which gives you real choice. You’ll have the option to select your preferred package, be that inclusive of excellent accommodation, a full area lift pass provision, and equipment hire through our partners in resort.

Our Portfolio

The size of our portfolio means that you’ll be sure to meet like-minded individuals within the team. Camaraderie is a vital part of your season experience and as well as being close with your colleagues, you’ll also have close contact and mentoring from our management team and company directors who remain extremely hands-on in the business operation. All of our year-round office team have done winter seasons in the past so we understand the ups and downs of a season, and are there to support our team when they need us.

TESTIMONIALS

“Working in some of the best chalets in the Alps, combined with fantastic staff accommodation and gourmet food every day made my season with The Boutique Chalet Company like no other.”

Callum, Chalet Host

“Working for the The Boutique Chalet Company has been such a pleasure – having creative freedom, working in beautiful chalets and having a work life balance you struggle to get in any cheffing jobs elsewhere in the UK or Europe.”

Emma, Chef

“As managers, we were given a huge amount of autonomy and responsibility, whilst being supported by a strong training programme. I learnt a great deal during my season, and although the standards are very high, there was a great mix of both hard work and fun.”

Celeste, Manager

“I had the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful chalets in the Alps, and in such a fun town like Morzine, which definitely made my first ski season one to remember.”

Iona, Housekeeper

“Had a great season working at TBCC—amazing chalets, lovely village and always had a great team to work with, would definitely recommend and look forward to my next season.”

Luca, Chalet Host

“I had the privilege of working in the beautiful chalet Joux Plane during winter. We worked hard but played hard and I have left with some of the best memories and friendships.”

Roey, Chalet Host

“A well-equipped and spacious kitchen, creative freedom and no stringent constraints allowed for a rewarding season professionally.”

Chris, Chalet Chef

Training

Whichever role you pursue, you will participate in our intensive pre-season training programme. This ensures that everyone is up to speed and feels comfortable in their role before the season starts. It is also an opportunity for our team members to get to know each other and become familiar with our properties and the resort.

Accommodation

We recognise the importance of a good night’s sleep, so we provide some of the best staff accommodation of any operator in the Alps. You will be allocated either a shared or private room based on your job role, although if you prefer, you will be able to make your own accommodation arrangements instead. Again, it’s about respecting our team as professionals and giving you choice.

Environment

You’ll be working in some of the finest properties in the Alps which make for a stunning working environment. We look for people who will take real pride in this opportunity. We provide a high quality, professional uniform that is both comfortable and will give you the confidence to excel in your job.

Our Guests

All of our guests are unique and you will meet some fascinating people. Your discretion and professionalism are always critical, but we also encourage our staff to create a warm, personable atmosphere and enjoy themselves whilst at work. Our guests truly appreciate the extra mile to which all our staff go and this gratitude is extremely rewarding.

GIVE US A CALL ON +44 (0)20 3588 6001 TO JOIN OUR TEAM FOR NEXT SEASON

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