Chalet Host

Chalet Host at Chalet Hotel des Alpes

Chalet Host

Be the heart of the chalet. Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home.

The Role

As Chalet Host, you're integral to the chalet's success. You manage housekeeping, prepare for meals, keep the kitchen clean, coordinate food service, and create a warm atmosphere where guests and staff feel genuinely welcomed. This role is about real hospitality—remembering preferences, anticipating needs, and taking pride in creating beautiful spaces.

You're often the first person guests interact with. If you have a genuine heart for hospitality and take real pride in creating welcoming environments, this is your role.

Your Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Cleaning

Maintain pristine guest areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Manage laundry, change linens, and ensure the chalet is immaculate at all times. Take pride in creating beautiful, welcoming spaces.

Guest Care & Service

Welcome guests warmly and ensure their comfort throughout their stay. Remember preferences, assist with requests, and make them feel genuinely cared for. Serve meals with professionalism and genuine warmth.

Kitchen Support

Assist the culinary team with food service, clearing plates, managing the dining room, and ensuring the kitchen is organized and clean. Communicate guest preferences and dietary needs to the kitchen.

Team Communication

Bridge the gap between guests and the culinary team. Share feedback, guest preferences, and concerns. Support a positive, communicative team environment.

Community & Atmosphere

Create a welcoming, positive atmosphere for both guests and staff. Help organize team events, celebrations, and moments of connection that build lasting memories.

A Day in the Life

Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Wake up early and begin housekeeping duties. Change linens, clean and stock bathrooms, and tidy all guest areas. Coordinate with the kitchen team on the day's menu and any special requests. Prepare the dining area for lunch.

Afternoon (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Serve lunch and manage the dining room. Complete additional housekeeping tasks, laundry, and general maintenance. Take a break in the afternoon—go skiing, rest, or spend time with guests if they're around. Prepare for dinner service.

Evening (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Set the dining table beautifully and brief guests on the evening's menu. Serve dinner with warmth and professionalism. Clear plates, manage the dining room, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Do final cleaning and setup for the next day.

What We're Looking For

Ideal Background

  • • Hospitality, housekeeping, or service industry experience (not strictly required, but helpful)
  • • Experience caring for others—be it family, childcare, or housekeeping
  • • Strong work ethic and pride in maintaining clean, beautiful spaces
  • • Comfort with guest-facing roles and genuine interest in hospitality

Key Skills

  • • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • • Physical stamina for a demanding, active role
  • • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly
  • • Problem-solving mindset and flexibility

Personal Qualities

  • • Genuine warmth, kindness, and empathy for others
  • • Pride in creating beautiful, welcoming environments
  • • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • • Enthusiasm for mountain life and community
  • • Resilience and ability to handle a busy, fast-paced environment

What You Get

Full Board Accommodation

Comfortable room with all amenities, living and working alongside your team.

All Meals Provided

Enjoy the culinary team's creations and team meals throughout the season.

Days Off & Adventure

Regular time off to ski, explore the Alps, and embrace mountain adventures.

Team Family

Be part of a tight-knit international community that becomes lifelong friends.

Skill Development

Learn hospitality, service, and interpersonal skills that last a lifetime.

Unforgettable Experience

A ski season that will transform you and create memories you'll never forget.

Ready to Join Us as a Chalet Host?

If you have a genuine passion for hospitality and creating beautiful moments for others, we'd love to meet you. Tell us why you're the perfect fit for our chalet family.