Overview

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all chalets are supplied with all necessary provisions in accordance with the specific requests of chalet staff and on a timely basis, for managing and optimising stocks overall and ensuring that costs are kept within budgeted limits.  Also for ensuring that all repairs and renewals are carried out promptly and to a high standard in all Purple Ski properties.

Position requires the job holder to be highly organised, efficient, resourceful and physically strong. Also, an excellent team member - able to both lead and support depending on circumstances.

Previous Experience

Strong preference for candidates who can demonstrate the following experience/skills:

• Previous experience in managing stock levels
• Previous experience in food handling
• Computer literacy in Excel spreadsheets, materials management software or similar
• Good spoken French and basic written French language skills.
• Driving licence and 3 years post qualification experience essential, previous experience of driving on snow and/or overseas is highly desirable.

Main Duties

Purchasing/Delivering

• Receives, collates and combines (challenging/making suggestions/decisions to optimise as required) orders from each chalet. Includes:
  1. Fresh fruit and vegetables
  2. Meat and fish
  3. Wine
  4. Bread
  5. Dry goods
  6. Logs
  7. Gas bottles
• Submits combined orders to approved suppliers.
• Receives deliveries from suppliers, verifies quantity and condition and distributes to chalets supplies of food, drinks and all other items on a timely basis. Resolves any issues, including arranging for returns and repeat deliveries.
• Goes shopping to buy bulk provisions (weekly) and emergency provisions as required
• Helps with the movement/distribution, set up and stock control of beds and children's/baby equipment
• In conjunction with the Karen and/or Michael, identifies and negotiates with suppliers to obtain best possible quality, cost and convenience/ timeliness of deliveries. Gets approval of Karen and/or Michael for any new suppliers

Stock and Cost Control

• Monitors supplies usage and costs and ensures that purchases are within general (total, including by-chalet) and specific (by type) budgets. Follows up with chefs/chalet staff and reports to Karen/Michael as necessary regarding any under/over usage
• Ensures that stock takes are performed on a periodic basis and that stocks are maintained at the minimum level possible throughout the season. Is able to explain any unusual usage patterns to Michael/Karen
• Throughout the season, but in particular at the end of the season, actively manages stocks, orders and usage to ensure minimum wastage and residual stock.

Maintenance

• Monitors damage, breakages and breakdowns for all Purple Ski chalets and property (except vehicles) and where possible carries out or organises repairs promptly
• Maintains a log of all repairs and renewals, provides reports on status regularly and accounts for their cost

Other duties

• On one day per week, acts as "duty driver" between 11am and 5.30pm, driving guests to and from assigned chalet(s) and the ski slopes and elsewhere within the resort as required, helping them load and unload ski equipment as necessary.
• On changeover days and on an exceptional basis, may be required to provide transfers for guests in-resort or, on occasion, to/from the airport or train station
• Maintains Purple Ski health and safety (including food hygiene) standards at all times
• Responsible for the management and cleanliness of general (shared) storage areas
• In exceptional circumstances, provides emergency driving cover

Applicants should be over 21 years (required for vehicle insurance reasons)