Head Chef

Company Description SUMMIT SPECIAL LIMITED is a leisure, travel, and tourism company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom but opertates out of Les Gets, France. The company focuses on delivering memorable experiences for guests through high-quality services and hospitality. With a commitment to excellence, SUMMIT SPECIAL LIMITED aims to create welcoming environments that encourage repeat visits and positive recommendations. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and maintain high service standards. The organization values professionalism, reliability, and collaboration across all roles.

Role Description Summit Special are recruiting an experienced Chef for their luxury property, Chalet Hôtel Blythe, located in Les Gets in the heart of the Portes du Soleil region. Chalet Hôtel Blythe accommodates 16 – 20 people and boasts an indoor pool and Spa area.

Our Chef will have full responsibility for the catering service in the chalet and will be supported by a Chalet manager and a team of 6 Chalet Hosts. Our aim at Summit Special is to create a memorable holiday for our guests and their dining experience will be one of the highlights of that stay.

A competive salary package is offered and is negotiable dependant on experience

Main role and responsibilities

• Tailored menu designing and planning for each group of guests
• Preparation of breakfast, canapés and a four course evening meal
• Catering for all guest’s special dietary requirements 
• Catering for children’s meals (including earlier meal sitting when required) 
• Staff meals
• Maintaining food hygiene, general health & safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas 
• Maintaining the kitchen and ensuring that it remains clean, tidy and presentable at all times
• Oversight and management of chalet food budgets 

Minimum requirements

• Recognised catering qualification or extensive experience 
• Previous luxury catering experience is essential. Chalet catering experience is desirable.
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Excellent time management and organisational skills 
• Conversational French is desirable but not essential
• Excellent spoken English
• Full and clean Driving licence

Desired qualities

• Highly professional with a 5 star service mentality 
• Positive and flexible attitude 
• Proactive, work well under pressure with the ability to listen to clients requirements
• Team player is essential
• Well presented at all times
• Self motivated and highly organised

Applicants must have a:

• EU Passport or French Carte De Séjour
• UK Passport holders must be able to secure a French work visa (assistance will be given in this process)