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You have been redirected from our Snowline website. All of our chalets now appear under our VIP SKI banner: same chalets, same company, same outstanding value and service. More choice.

It's not hard to have a great time out in the alps, but choosing the right company can make a huge difference to your season. VIP is a privately owned company with a great reputation for looking after our staff as well as our guests.

VIP operates a programme of catered up-market chalet holidays in Val d'Isere, Meribel, Zermatt, Morzine, Les Gets, La Plagne and Alpe d'Huez. Coastline is the baby sister company offering private villas on the islands of Corsica, Mallorca and Ibiza.

The following roles are offered in the majority of our resorts:

  • Chalet Host
  • Ski Host
  • Nanny
  • Driver
  • Maintenance
  • Concierge (Val d'Isere only)
  • Storeman
  • Resort Manager
  • Chalet Manager
  • Resort Co-ordinator
  • Warehouse Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • DHG (Driver, Handyman, Guide)
  • Linen Co-ordinator

We still have vacancies in the following roles for the 2010 / 2011 winter season:


This is arguably the most important role in resort as you provide the primary interface between our guests and the VIP SKI. We cannot overstate the impact our Chalet Hosts have to the success of our business and more importantly, the enjoyment of our guests' holiday.

The Chalet Host is responsible for delivering our brochure promise in the chalet and full commitment to the role is required. Your day will start with wake up drinks served in bed first thing and finish with clearing the table after dinner at night. Our chalet hosts are different from all others. We are able to hand pick our staff from the thousands of individuals who apply to make very sure that we have the most interesting, dedicated, gregarious and professional staff in the Alps.

We prefer more mature applicants who take time and pride in their work and have more "life experience" to share around the dinner table. We are also unique in that all our Chalet Hosts undertake a comprehensive 10-day chalet course specifically designed to equip them with all the tools required to excel in the role. 

Chalet Host Couples – we are also specifically looking for couples to run our larger chalets which sleep from 12 – 18 people. 

Not many people can further their career by sledging and making snow angels, but in the role of Head Nanny with VIP SKI you can do just that.

You must of course be qualified to NNEB, CACHE, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, although we also welcome applicants with a teaching or nursing degree, who have good experience working with young children. You should also have management or leadership experience and a good understanding of professional childcare standards.  We are looking for people who will lead by example, by not just looking after the children in your care, but by stimulating and entertaining them. You will work independently with a family in their chalet, providing a flexible service tailored to the family and children you are working with each week. You must have a creative and flexible approach to deliver a safe and fun-filled week of activities, making the most of the awesome Alpine location.

 We are renowned for our excellent childcare program, and heading up one of the childcare teams, you will be responsible for coordinating your small team of nannies to ensure they work to the highest standards. You must be organised and have the confidence to take charge of your peers, but be able to maintain both personal and professional relationships in the childcare team and resort as a whole.

We believe that even our youngest guests should be able to enjoy a fun-filled holiday in the Alps, which is why we offer our guests at VIP SKI not only a Nanny, but a Baby Specialist Nanny, to work with children from the age of 3 months.

As part of the childcare care team in resort, we expect all the same things form our Baby Specialist as we do from the rest of our nannies. You will aim to not just look after the children in your care, but provide them with a fun and varied week of activities, drawing on your creative skills, energy and enthusiasm. You will work independently with a family in their chalet and must be understanding of each individual child's routine, and able to adapt each week to match the needs of the family. As a company with a reputation for excellent customer service, we expect you to be driven to work to the highest standards and deliver our brochure promise.

 We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic childcarers qualified to NNEB, CACHE, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, with at least 1 year of experience with young babies. You must be confident to work alone, but be ready to contribute fully to the childcare team and keen to get involved with the resort team as a whole.

There are not many ways to earn a living by building snowmen, creating a glittery masterpiece or going on a trip for hot chocolate. But being a Private Nanny is one.

In this job you can combine a love for working with children with the stunning surroundings of the French Alps. The role of a Private Nanny with VIP SKI is one of the most demanding yet rewarding we have to offer, working with children from 6 months to 12 years to ensure they have a safe, fun filled and activity packed holiday. You will work independently with a family in their chalet, providing flexible care to ensure Mum and Dad can relax on the slopes happy in the knowledge that their children are having a fantastic holiday.

We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic childcarers, qualified to NNEB, CACHE, NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent. We also welcome applicants with a teaching or nursing degree, who have good experience working with young children.  You must be confident to work alone, but be ready to contribute fully to the childcare team and keen to get involved with the resort team as a whole. Your job is not just to look after the children in your care, but to entertain them, so you must be creative and energetic to be able to provide constant fun and stimulation.  As a company with a reputation for excellent customer service, we expect you to be driven to work to the highest standards and deliver our brochure promise.

In Alpe d'Huez, Morzine and La Plagne, the role of Ski Host is combined with driving duties, maintenance and customer service responsibilities. In addition to Ski Hosting 2/3 days a week, you will be expected to help with the service and clearing away of dinner, whilst dealing with and resolving any guest related issues in the chalet.

The title of Ski Host suggests that most of your time will be spent on the mountain with sunglasses surgically attached to your head. The reality could not be further from the truth!

In reality the Ski Host position is one of the least glamorous and most diverse roles we have to offer and is therefore probably one of the most demanding. You will be offering safe fun-filled ski hosting programmes to our guests 2/3 days per week, showing them where to find the best runs, the best snow and the most stunning views. You will be accompanying guests to and from the airport, one of the most stressful parts of any holiday, ensuring a seamless transition from plane to resort. You will advise guests as to the best lift pass, ski hire and ski school options for their needs, and ensure that these products are delivered to VIP SKI standard.

As a DHG, driving duties are an integral part of your role. When you are not at the airport or ski guiding during the day - driving / snow clearing will feature prominently in your day.

You must have a full, clean driving licence, which you have held for at least five years. Approximately 20 weeks skiing experience is necessary, and we also look for people that are proficient at both skiing and snowboarding. French is desirable. Anyone applying for this position must be of smart appearance with a happy gregarious personality and must be dedicated to providing a seamless and exemplary service to all guests. You must also be completely flexible and be prepared to do whatever is asked of you. This is probably one of the most rewarding jobs in the Alps.

Applications by Post

Applications by Post
Recruitment Manager / Childcare Manager
VIP Chalets
Collingbourne House
140 - 142 Wandsworth High Street
London
SW18 4JJ

Applications by email:
recruit@vip-chalets.com
childcare@vip-chalets.com 

Interviews will be conducted between June and September at our London office. Jobs do tend to go quickly so please apply early to ensure you get your resort of choice. 

If you are successful in your application, Managers are required to be available from the start of November, all other staff from mid November.

What We Offer

Along with having the time of your life, we offer a salary and package as follows:

  • Travel to and from resort
  • Accommodation (and food for Chalet Hosts and DHGs)
  • Medical Travel Insurance and Winter Sports Insurance
  • Uniform
  • Training
  • Ski Equipment
  • Full Area Ski Pass
ATOL

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AITO

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