Please apply for the Peak Week Private Chef role through the link. If you have previously applied for a position with Powder Byrne, rather than applying via the link please email hr@powderbyrne.com
Powder Byrne Peak Week Private Chef
APPLY FOR A POSITION
THE ROLE
Powder Byrne provides a Private Chef service for guests staying in luxury self catering accommodation. As the Private Chef, you are responsible for providing a personalised service, preparing, cooking and serving meals to both owners and rental clients staying in our private apartments. You will ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standard in the apartment kitchen and that it is served in a timely fashion.
We are looking for a dedicated cook for to fill this key role in Switzerland for selected Peak Weeks.
The position of Powder Byrne Private Chef requires someone who has experience working in a professional kitchen and has the ability to deliver well presented meals and design a set menu. You will be responsible for purchasing of all ingredients, budgeting and stock control.
Working in one of Switzerland’s top ski resorts, this is a fantastic chance to create and design new dishes in a challenging environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and preparing breakfast, afternoon teas and three-course dinner for up to 12 people, 6 days a week
Communication with clients pre-travel to design a personalised menu
Maintaining the highest standard of food and service to our clients
Budgeting and paperwork
Purchasing ingredients
Stock control and rotation
Liaising with local suppliers to arrange timely deliveries of ingredients and food
Completing all relevant Hygiene and Cleanliness paperwork and checks
Maintain high levels of cleanliness
REQUIREMENTS
Experience of producing high-quality food in a kitchen or chalet environment
Recognised catering qualifications
Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous hospitality or customer service experience
Comfortable catering for various dietary requirements
Full and Clean UK Driving License
Minimum age 21
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Highly flexible and pro-active attitude
Good self-motivation and ability to work on your own
Liaising with the London team to keep informed of any issues/discrepancies
Representing Powder Byrne
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Approachable and professional
Excellent social and communication skills
Comfortable hosting whilst working
Excellent all-round team player
Enthusiastic, positive attitude
Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised and in a team
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Competent use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Conversational German
PACKAGE
Accommodation
Return travel to resort
Uniform
Winter Sports Travel Insurance
Technical Ski kit
Ski and Boot hire
Ski Pass
Competitive salary
OUR CLIENTS SAY
“The standard of food was exceptional, it was a real treat not to have to cook at the end of a hard day on the slopes.”
