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A Day in the Life of a Chalet Host

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your winter holiday at Hucksters?

A life as a Chalet Host is certainly no mean feat! In truth, the role needs someone with a vibrant personality and someone with a love of all things snow of course! Then there's the cooking skills and attention to detail required to make someone's stay special. We share a day in the life of one of our chalet hosts, helping to make our ski lodge holidays what they are!

Morning

We wake up and hope that today is a bluebird day with 10cm of fresh powder on the piste - perfect for hitting the slopes as we try and squeeze in some skiing or snowboarding during the day. Breakfast is usually served from 8 am, so we’re up early prepping and laying out the continental selection before taking hot breakfast orders. The menu can be anything from French Toast with cinnamon or ham to pancakes and sausages with eggs and bacon, while there is a lot of choice, they are all designed to set you up for a big day on the slopes. After clearing away breakfast, and once guests have left for a day of skiing, we take on the role of housekeepers, giving the rooms a spring clean, making them fresh and tidy for your return later. The communal areas are given a hoover, tidied and we then set up for Afternoon Tea later. This leaves the late morning free for some ski and boarding time.

Afternoon & Evening

We’re back to finish laying out Afternoon Tea: a freshly baked cake and a pot of tea for the guests’ arrival. After a day on the slopes, the cakes never last long! Once Afternoon Tea is cleared away, we then set the tables for dinner, get the pre-dinner drinks ready and serve dinner. A three-course dinner typically includes a salad, tart or soup for starter followed by a French inspired main (melt in the mouth tartiflette anyone?) and a delicious dessert – crème brulee, trifle, cheesecake and lemon posset to name a few! With dishes washed and tidied away, we usually put on some evening entertainment. A popular night is our pub quiz and our beer pong evenings go down well too! Finally, we hit the hay ready to do it all again tomorrow.

Changeover on Saturday is usually the busiest day of the week where we get the chalet ready for the next guests. The winter season does fly by but we wouldn’t change it for the world. Being a chalet host isn’t for everyone, but it’s something that’s in your bones, and of course, we think, THE best job in the world. Every day we get to ski, meet new people and have lots of fun

If you like the sound of being a Chalet Host, we'd love to hear from you. You can see our latest vacancies or send in a form of interest.

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Customer Reviews

If you're looking for 5* accommodation where chalet girls wash your feet and sing you to sleep, just stop reading now. If you're not one of the privileged elite, but still want to see snow once or twice a year, head here. I cannot really fault any aspect of the holiday. If you want a low cost skiin...

K.G.

If you're travelling with youngsters, there is a great selection of registered childminders who can look after the little ones while you let your hair down. Just ask us and we'll be happy to help you arrange this service!

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Just back from a fabulous week in Vallandry. The lodge was great and the location to the lifts perfect. I wanted to say thank you for all your help and the wonderful staff, they are all good bunch and made us feel very welcome. Please let them know we did appreciate their hard work, and smiles every...

P.L.

We stayed with Hucksters in Serre Chevalier, they went above and beyond to provide an outstanding service. The best value for money I've ever had, and the area is stunning! We will definitely be returning.

Dave Symonds

This is the 4th year we have stayed at Mont Blanc, we have opted for the en suite accommodation in PMB. If you are looking for 5 star luxury look else where as you will be disappointed, if however, you are looking for a fun friendly atmosphere where you can wear slippers or ski boots for a week then...

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