Chalet Chef (Relaxed Service) – Winter 2026/27

Consensio is a small, owner-run luxury chalet operator working across Val d'Isère, Méribel and Courchevel in the French Alps. It runs Ultimate Catered Chalets, Relaxed Catered Chalets and Serviced Properties, and has a strongly returning seasonal team — many staff come back year after year and progress into senior, management and head office roles.

Applications for the 2026/27 winter season are open now. Training starts in November and the chalets close in April.

What Consensio provides

• Accommodation in resort — own bedroom and facilities for Chalet Manager, Chef and Chauffeur roles; shared for host and assistant roles
• Meals provided while working, topped up with a monthly grocery contribution when working in a self-catered property
• Two days off per week
• Full area ski pass reimbursement, or a gym pass
• Competitive base salary with paid overtime
• End-of-season performance-based bonus
• Holiday pay, paid at the end of your contract
• Travel and transfer contribution, including an airport transfer to resort
• Uniform outdoor jacket, plus towels, linen and a cleaning pack in staff accommodation
• HR and management support throughout the season
• Training and leadership development, with real career progression

How the season works

Before you arrive, Consensio sends a staff handbook, role details, uniform guidelines and training materials, plus online training in fire safety, first aid and food safety where relevant.

Once in resort and before guests arrive, every team member does hands-on training. Depending on role that covers property set-up, housekeeping standards, guest service, coffee training, cocktail and wine service, kitchen support or breakfast training. Driver roles add road familiarisation and external winter driving training.

At the end of the season the HR team meets with you to discuss your experience and next steps.

Critical eligibility requirement

You must be eligible to work in France on a French contract — an EU passport or a French Carte de Sejour. Consensio states plainly that following the UK's withdrawal from the EU it can no longer accept applicants holding a UK passport, though it hopes this changes.

This is the single biggest filter on the role, and it is the opposite of some other Alps operators who accept UK holders and guide them through the permit process.

Also mandatory

A full, valid driving licence held for at least two years, for all employees — you may cover a chauffeur shift or run errands. Winter driving training is provided and passing it is a condition of the role.

Practical things worth knowing

• English is the common language across the properties. French helps but is only essential where a job description says so
• Couples and friends can apply together. Consensio will arrange shared accommodation and, if preferred, place you in the same property
• Dogs are sometimes possible, but usually only in roles that come with your own apartment
• Part-season applicants are worth considering — mention it in your application, as short-term team members are sometimes needed
• You can request a preferred resort, discussed at interview. Applying early improves your chances
• Holiday during the season cannot be guaranteed given how busy the winter is
• Most staff accommodation is within walking distance of work; where it is not, a company vehicle is available
• Consensio encourages travelling to France by train where possible

Interview process

If your CV is shortlisted, the team contacts you to arrange a first interview over video call. A second interview with someone from the operations team follows a few days later. You hear back within a few days either way, and Consensio provides feedback even to unsuccessful candidates.

How to apply

Applications go through Consensio's own applicant tracking system — a short form plus your CV.