This is the dream job for anyone whose dedication to provide an excellent quality of service, is matched by their enthusiasm for the smooth running of a guest's ski holiday. Alongside a small and close-knit team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of our chalets. If you have the enthusiasm and passion to maintain the highest standards, as well as good organisational skills, we really want to hear from you.
The full Driver / Handyman job description is also available to download as a pdf.
We will provide you with a full week of training, then your main duties will include:
Your working week, throughout the ski season, will vary but on average it will work out at 40 hours. Agreement from 25th of November 2022 till 16th of April 2023.
You will be in charge of the delivery of food and supplies to our own chalets
You will co-ordinate with our manager, who will oversee your duties and responsibilities
You will look after the cleanliness and tidiness of our vehicles. You will also be responsible for any non-accidental damage caused to the vehicle while you are in charge of it (e.g scratches or other damage caused by negligence, carelessness or inattention)
You will be in charge of charging the vehicle as we are using 100% electric vehicle
You will be expected to drive safely regardless of the weather conditions
You will be in charge of the day-to-day maintenance of our chalets
You will look after all our hot tubs & swimming pool, including checking water quality, temperature and general functionality
You will be in charge of maintaining stock levels and delivering supplies to chalets where needed
You will have the flexibility to work in any of the departments of the company, should the need arise
Please also download and read our Company Ethic Agreement, as well as our Environmental Policy before applying.
This is not your average staff accommodation. At Mountain & Tradition, we know the importance of having a space that is comfortable and practical — a space that you can call your own. It also helps when it's super stylish and modern!
With all the facilities and features that you'll need throughout your stay. Spaces designed with couples and solos in mind.
Located in the Alpine Lodge building, right in the very heart of Les Gets village. 400m to the the main Chavannes Express chair lift, 150m from the nearest bar and restaurant. Two bedrooms, and access to a courtyard.
An apartment with all the benefits of a full chalet, located on the ground floor of Chalet La Rocade. Three bedrooms, open-plan living space. At 300m from nearest lift, and within a short walk from both a bar and a restaurant.
An apartment ideally located just above the Bar Bush, possibly Les Gets' most well known pub, and traditionally the 'go to' spot for seasonnaires. Three bedrooms, open-plan living space. Only 200m away from the Mont Chery gondola.
A dream staff accommodation, traditional Mazot situated only 300m from the Perrieres ski lift with a bus stop right across the road. A shop, a restaurant and a bar all within 100m of the front door. Ideal for a couple.
To be able to work with us, you'll need to make sure you are eligible to work in France on a French contract. Typically, citizens from most European countries do not need a visa however if you are a citizen from outside of the European Union, you will need to pursue the relevant permissions prior to starting work with us.
Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, UK citizens now require a visa to work in France. Please find below our (hopefully) easy explanation of the steps you'll go through when applying for a visa to work in France as a non-EU citizen.
There are 2 different permits required for you to work in France. You'll need a work permit which we as a company need to apply for, and then you'll need a long-stay visa to be able to live in France, this you'll need to apply for yourself. We will help you along the way as much as we can, but please note we can't do everything for you.
Once you have been successful in the application process with us, you'll sign our work agreement.
We will then submit the application for your work permit.
Once we have the work permit you can apply for your visa by:
Once you have your visa approval, you'll need to send us a copy. You are now 100% ready to work with us in France!
When you are here with us in France, we'll make an appointment on your behalf at the local French immigration office.
Once the appointment has been made, we can help you to get there as the immigration office is about an hour drive from Les Gets. At this first appointment, they will give you your temporary visa paperwork.
You'll then need to go to a second appointment at the immigration office where you'll receive your permanent visa called a “titre de séjour”. This will state the exact dates you can live in France for (a visa can be up to five years)
There are costs involved when applying for the visa. Visa fees can be found here. When you pick up your permanent titre de séjour, you will also need to pay a local tax.
Depending on your nationality and your age, you may be able to benefit from the working-holiday program. This program allows you to visit France for a period of more than three months, and up to one year, with the right to work during that time.
To be able to apply for a working-holiday visa, your country or territory must have signed an agreement with France. Today, there are 15 countries or territories part of the program, which are listed here.
You must meet the terms and conditions of the agreement regarding duration of stay and expected financial resources provided for in the agreement. For example, applicants must be, as of the date of request submission, between 18 and 30 years of age (i.e., until the day before their 31st birthday), except for: Argentina, Australia, and Canada where the maximum age is 35 years (up to the date of 36th birthday).
Australian, Canadian, and Colombian nationals may file their visa application with the visa centre of their choice. Nationals of other countries or territories, must file their application with the visa centre in their country or territory of nationality. To find out if you're eligible and to start the application process, pleas click here.
Once you've picked your role then we'd love to hear from you. There'll be plenty of opportunity for questions along the way, but please don't hesitate to get in touch if there's anything you'd like to ask before starting the recruitment processes. Once you've decided it's time to apply, our recruitment process is as follows.
We are now reviewing all applications and we will make a shortlist and get in touch with you! The following stages will follow quickly from there, with everything being wrapped up before the next review stage.
To begin, please complete the online application form here. If you are applying as a couple or a pair, please submit a separate application form for each applicant.
The next step is a few questions that we'll send over by email. If you could make a little video introducing yourself and answering these questions, then send that back to us.
If we think we might be the right chalet company for you, we will invite you to have a video chat with us, Jana, Ashleigh and Raph.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to chat before deciding whether one of our positions is right for you.
If joining us for the winter 2022-2023 season sounds like something you would enjoy, then we'd love to hear from you.
Please also download and read our Company Ethic Agreement, as well as our Environmental Policy before applying.
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