Join Team Simply
Established for almost 30 years, Simply Morzine is renowned as one of the best employers in the Alps. We have a low staff turnover and recognise we are only as good as the people we employ. In addition to the competitive wage and all-round package, we treat our team as we would want to be treated ourselves. We place utmost priority in looking after our team within a supportive and fun working environment. We are immensely proud that so many of our members of staff down the years were originally past guests and that so many members of the team return for multiple seasons. ‘Team Simply’ enjoy a fantastic lifestyle with a great work/life balance in one of Europe’s premier alpine resorts.
In return for your dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism, we provide an excellent package including a competitive wage, meals and basic grocery provisions, free ski/board equipment hire, free/reduced summer activities, an equal split of tips & chalet honesty bar profits, holiday pay and generous end of season bonus (*depending on the specific role). Additionally, guaranteed seasonal accommodation is available in Morzine for all members of our team who require this.
We are particularly interested to hear from people with any of the following skills:
- Professional chefs with experience of working in establishments to a minimum one AA Rosette level OR graduates having undertaken extended courses from well reputed culinary schools.
- Hosts with plenty of experience of working in hotels, restaurants and other hospitality establishments.
- Representatives who are passionate about the mountains, with significant ski/alpine holiday experience, strong organisational skills and confidence to be the ‘front face’ of the company.
- Drivers with 2 or more years of work-related driving experience in some capacity in the last 10 years (which your previous employer is prepared to confirm in a letter), a driver CPC (from having worked as a coach or truck driver) or a RoSPA advanced drivers’ certificate (or be prepared to do this 3-4 day course). Please note that an EU passport is mandatory for this position.
- Experienced tradesmen or a very accomplished home ‘DIYers’ for maintenance & upkeep of properties, vehicles and grounds.
- We also occasionally recruit for seasonal and year round UK office-based roles such as sales, marketing and administration.
We welcome applications from high-quality, motivated candidates. If you are interested in working for Simply Morzine, please send your CV with covering letter (plus sample weekly menu for chefs) to recruitment@simply-morzine.co.uk.
Due to high levels of enquiries, we regret we are unable to respond to all applicants. Whilst we prioritise those with an EU passport / having the automatic right to work in France, very strong applicants who only hold a UK passport may also be considered for certain roles.
Please find below brief job descriptions, outlining the key roles and requirements of each seasonal position within the Simply Morzine resort team.
Job opportunities at Simply Morzine
Representatives & Drivers
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Representatives & Drivers
This position is extremely varied as it involves acting as a Resort Representative, driving company minibuses and acting as a general ‘caretaker / dogsbody’ around company property. It is a lynch-pin role for our resort operations. You must be proactive and flexible, adopting a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude to provide a seamless and exemplary service to all guests.
Your main duties will consist of:
- Providing a point of contact for information and help throughout the duration of their stay in a detailed, friendly, intuitive and professional manner
- Taking credit card and cash payments.
- Driving, equipping and maintaining company minibuses. Providing our ski shuttle service in winter and transport to activities in summer.
- Providing professional transfers to and from Geneva airport.
- Organising and accompanying summer activities and walks.
- General labouring /upkeep / cleaning jobs around company properties, vehicles and grounds.
- On changeover day you will be expected to assist in any way possible.
- A vital skill of this job is to create an informative and sociable relationship with guests, without being obtrusive. Discretion and common sense are critical.
To apply, please click the button below or email 'recruitment@simply-morzine.co.uk'
Chalet Chef
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Chalet Chef
Chalet Chefs will be catering for 14-20 guests (chalet dependant) plus staff meals - in an open-plan or closed kitchen - thus must be organised, presentable, committed and consistent. Applicants must be comfortable working in a chalet kitchen alongside and as part of a team with your Chalet Host(s).
Your main duties will consist of:
- Managing and taking ultimate responsibility for the kitchen.
- Preparation of a hot and cold buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and cakes, 4 course evening meal and separate children’s meals as required.
- Catering for vegetarians and special dietary needs if required.
- Catering for your ‘Team Simply’ colleagues.
- Ensuring an impeccable standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times in accordance with all local HACCP regulations.
- Shopping, budgeting, stocktaking, ordering and deliveries.
To apply, please click the button below or email 'recruitment@simply-morzine.co.uk'
Chalet Host
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Chalet Host
Whilst your main job is in a host/hostess, waiter/waitress and cleaning capacity, you will be expected to be flexible, working as a multi-functional team to help out in all aspects of chalet operations. The position involves balancing the need for meticulous attention to detail with working in a time-efficient manner to tight deadlines.
Your main duties will consist of:
- Acting as a Chalet Host. This requires client contact in a friendly, 'nothing is too much trouble', intuitive and professional manner.
- Laying, serving and clearing of breakfast, afternoon tea, evening meals and early children’s meals if required.
- Assisting the Chalet Chef in general kitchen duties, e.g. washing up, kitchen prep and cleaning down.
- Cleaning and tidying of accommodation to a very high 'hotel' standard, e.g. bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms, communal areas, terraces, garage, ski store, sauna, spa etc.
- On changeover day you will be expected to assist in any way possible across all properties.
To apply, please click the button below or email 'recruitment@simply-morzine.co.uk'
Maintenance
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Maintenance
....including Resort Representative & Driver.
Applicants must be a good ‘all-rounder’ with a range of DIY skills, including carpentry & basic plumbing, taking pride in their work and with great attention to detail. The ideal candidate is from a trade or general building background, whilst accomplished ‘home DIYers’ are also welcome to apply.
Your main duties will consist of:
- Repairing and upkeep of properties / equipment / grounds with multiple tools, including emergencies and on-going jobs.
- Putting up / repairing fixtures & fittings, tiling / grouting / sealing, painting / decorating, sanding / treating woodwork, basic plumbing and electrics, fitting kitchen and bathroom appliances, fixing electrical equipment, general multi-purpose carpentry.
- Assessing problems, fixing in-house where possible or justifying when a tradesman is required.
- General labouring jobs around Simply Morzine properties and grounds. For example: snow / ice clearance, checking / cleaning / maintaining hot-tubs, cleaning vehicles / terraces / grounds / windows / storerooms, managing bins/recycling, tip runs, clearing drains, gardening & mowing lawns, general errands.
- Overseeing / updating jobs list spreadsheet and prioritising maintenance tasks.
- Dealing with all stock control, organisation and recording of inventories for tools and equipment
- This role also entails that of the Resort Representative & Driver position (see separate job summary).
To apply, please click the button below or email 'recruitment@simply-morzine.co.uk'
