Looking for a ski season job?

VIP SKI look for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals, with a good sense of humour and a hard-working attitude. With over 50 properties across Avoriaz, Les Arcs, La Plagne & Val d'Isere, there's a wide variety of ski season jobs on offer. Whether you're passionate about food, qualified in childcare or want to put your maintenance skills to good use, we want to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on hand-picking the most interesting, hardworking, gregarious and professional candidates to work for us in the Alps. We prefer more mature applicants who take time and pride in their work and have more "life experience" to share with our guests, but we accept all applications above the age of 18 (unfortunately we are unable to employ anyone who is below this age).

We’re nearing the end of our recruitment for winter 2026/27, with most of our seasonal roles now filled. We do still have a small number of opportunities for the right people to join us in the Alps this winter. We’re currently looking for:

• Area Finance team members
• 2 Chefs
• 2 Chalet Managers

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 ski season. VIP SKI is a privately owned company with a great reputation for looking after our colleagues as well as our guests.

We operate a programme of luxury catered chalet holidays in four fabulous resorts across the northern French Alps. We will sift through thousands of applications to find 170 (ish) perfect candidates to deliver our holidays in the Alps.

Each winter we recruit for a wide variety of seasonal positions. Explore the different roles below to find out more about working with VIP SKI and the skills and experience we look for.

Interested in joining VIP SKI for a winter in the Alps? Take a look at our current vacancies and recruitment updates above to see which opportunities are still available.

To apply for an open position, or to register your interest in one of the roles where we continue to welcome applications, please complete our online application form. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and include a supporting statement outlining the role you’re interested in and why you’d like to join the VIP SKI team.

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Our main recruitment period begins in June each year, with most positions filled during the summer. We recommend applying early, although some opportunities can arise later in the year and even during the winter season.

If you have any questions about current vacancies or the application process, our recruitment team will be happy to help. Email recruit@vip-chalets.com or call 0203 892 4061. between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Don’t I need a work visa ?
No need to worry about this, we acquire a work authorisation for you from the French authorities and then organise all the formalities for your six month work visa before you travel to the Alps.

What date would I start?
Start dates vary depending on the resort you're working in. Usually, the Management team will leave for the Alps in early November, and the last training course will begin at the start of December.

Can I just do a couple of months?
We will recruit employees for the whole season primarily. Of course, we can't avoid injury/illness so in some cases we may recruit for just a few months.

Is there an age limit?
Our average age is slightly older due to the experience we look for. However, we accept any applications from those over the age of 18 (unfortunately we are unable to employ you overseas below this age), and there is definitely no limit on how old you can be to go and work in the Alps!

What qualifications do I need?
For chalet host positions, we do not actively look for qualified chefs or cooks, although a passion for cooking and confidence throwing dinner parties is a necessity.
If you're applying for a nanny position, we require NNEB, CACHE 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Driver roles require a full clean driving licence held for 2 years.

Can you guarantee that I'll go to the resort of my choice?
We can't guarantee that you will get the resort of your choice, as your skills might be needed in another resort. However, we recommend applying earlier to have the best chance of securing your preferred resort. Our recruitment team have an in-depth knowledge of each resort and therefore will know where you will suit best.

Do you employ couples?
Yes. Our chalets and hotels often require more than one person so couples may apply.

I’m not British, can I still work for you?
To gain a legal secondment we need you to have been paying UK National Insurance and have a National Insurance number.

When will you be holding interviews?
Our main recruitment and interview period runs from June to August, although interviews for remaining vacancies may continue into September. We recommend applying as early as possible.

Can you recommend a cookery course I can do?
Yes. Try Fresh Tracks (Cornwall), Orchards Cookery and Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.

How much ski time will I have?
Working hours in the day vary depending on the role, but you'll be able to ski every day apart from transfer day (childcare hours may vary.)