{"id":1452,"date":"2017-04-24T12:09:45","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T12:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2023-11-02T08:47:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:47:55","slug":"finding-a-ski-job-in-meribel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/finding-a-ski-job-in-meribel\/","title":{"rendered":"What It\u2019s Really Like to Work a Ski Job in Meribel"},"content":{"rendered":"

The i\"Workingmportance of chalet staff is pivotal to the success of any ski chalet company in the Alps and, whilst even the best ski job in Meribel<\/a> can be demanding, here at Ski Basics we believe that if a chalet company has happy staff, this in turn leads to happy customers. Choosing a ski season job is a great option for those who love skiing\/snowboarding and want to improve their mountaintop skills whilst also experiencing the amazingly unique experience that working a winter season in Meribel promises.<\/p>\n

Ski season jobs can shape your future and, if you\u2019re willing to work hard, it will reward you greatly. Here at Ski Basics we not only excel in our customer service, but we also pride ourselves on going that extra distance to ensure that our chalet staff<\/a> are looked after so that they can truly enjoy the unrivalled experience of working a ski job\u00a0in the Alps. \u00a0For most winter sports fans, there is only one way to spend some decent time on the slopes and that’s to ‘do a ski season’. But what is it really like? We asked a veteran seasonnaire Jon Maycock, and this is what he said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHaving worked in London for 4 years post university, I was keen to travel again. The lure of combining the experience of a different culture and working environment, together with my passion for snowboarding was too strong.\u00a0Having started my season as a resort manager in Chamonix, the opportunity arose to take up a role with Ski Basics as a Driver and Chalet Host in Meribel<\/a>. Early starts and late nights were familiar to me, but the opportunity to get more time on the hill was key. A key part of Ski Basics philosophy was that they wanted active people that were passionate about the mountains and who’s enthusiasm and energy would ensure their guests enjoyed a fantastic holiday. Coupled with this, we often skied together as a staff team, which really strengthened the bond between the Ski Basics team<\/a> and our service to the clients.<\/p>\n

Whilst Meribel is quite an English resort, speaking a bit of French certainly helped and I was able to practice this whilst dealing with suppliers and chalet owners. Additionally, I was also able to develop friendships outside of the bubble of your typical English seasonnaire.<\/p>\n

Whilst my snowboarding really developed and I would have loved to have undertaken another season, I also met my now wife and life took me back to England. We’ve now got 3 children<\/a>\u00a0and are developing the next generation of seasonnaires as we return to Meribel as Ski Basics guests every year\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So how do you get that perfect ski job in Meribel? Here are some helpful tips!<\/p>\n

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