Recruitment

Black Diamond Lodge Recruitment

Black Diamond Lodge Recruitment for winter 2023/2024 is now open. 

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Black Diamond Lodge offers the opportunity to work for a unique, professional and friendly hotel complex in the heart of the Haute Tarentaise.  We are proud of our success and our amazing team that has helped us achieve it.  

WINTER 2023/2024 – APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED – EU AND UK citizens Please Apply.

We are recruiting our team to run Black Diamond Lodge for winter 2022/2023.  All positions that are still open are listed below.  You should speak conversational French and English as a minimum to apply.  And you must enjoy winter mountain activities to apply – skiing, boarding, hiking and the pursuit of any other winter fun is strongly encouraged and sought.

Please note that we primarily employ EU citizens, or staff who have a visa or automatic right to be employed in France.  We are aware that some countries have Young Persons Working Arrangements for France (Canada for example) and would welcome their applications.  UK citizens do not have an automatic right to work in France, but it is possible (but complicated) to support seasonal work permits for exceptional UK candidates.

WINTER SEASON POSITIONS

Lodge Hosts – Join our very successful team of Lodge Hosts and provide food and beverage services to the Black Diamond guests.  Reporting into the Front of House Manager, hours 35 per week modulated and French minimum wage package with accommodation and meal benefit.

Concierge Assistant – French speaking is a must.  The responsibilities include assisting the Reservations and Concierge Manager with accommodation arrivals, departures, enquiries and bookings.  The Concierge Assistant will monitor the spa and public areas for cleanliness and upkeep.  They will also provide housekeeping assistance including maintaining the linen and cleaning stores, daily cleaning of Lodge Rooms and changeovers of Lodge rooms and the self-catered chalets. Reporting into the Reservations and Concierge Manager, hours 35 per week modulated and French minimum wage package with accommodation and meal benefit.

Second Chef, Breakfast Chef and Kitchen Porter –  Reporting to the Chef, we are looking for friendly and professional chefs. Join our successful kitchen team as a Second Chef or Breakfast Chef / Kitchen Porter.  Reporting to the Head Chef, 35 hours per week modulated and French minimum wage package with accommodation and meal benefit.

Housekeepers – The Housekeeping Team are integral to the success of Black Diamond.  The Housekeeping teams’ speed and accuracy allow the Black Diamond to function properly.  French language skills not required.  Cleaning all public areas of the Lodge including spa and reception areas and also the cleaning of all accommodation including Lodge Rooms and self-catered chalets.  Fluent French is not required.  Reporting to the Reservation and Concierge Manager, hours 35 per week modulated and French minimum wage package.

Personal Attributes to be Part of Our Team

We are looking for people with the following personal attributes:-

  • An ability to work hard and as part of a team.  We only want team players.  If you do not enjoy working with and around others, then please do not apply.
  • Self-starters – we only want applicants who are able to spot issues and resolve them.  We want people to use their own initiative.
  • The ability to have fun while working.  To be personable and professional in their jobs and to smile even when under pressure.
  • To represent the business and be proud of where they work and an ambassador for the business.
  • The ability to speak fluent English and French
  • The desire to progress their career with a fantastic set of Directors who will look after and develop the Black Diamond team.

Applications

Please send your CV through along with cover letter and photo to Rachel Duke at admin@blackdiamondsaintefoy.com.  We must receive all three items in order to consider your application!  We will not reply to your application if we do not receive:-

1. Your professional CV

2. A corresponding Cover Letter

3. A professional Photo

We look forward to hearing from you.