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Travelbound 2025 - Pot Wash - EU Passport - France Join us for the 2025 season at Travelbound's amazing Chateau Du Molay in Northern France! Travelbound specialise in offering residential school trips to groups from all over the world! This role will be based at our truly idyllic, 18th Century Chateau, situated in Normandy, France. Renowned for its history, beautiful towns and sandy beaches, in your down time you will have the chance to explore everything Normandy has to offer! Or, if you fancy something different on your day off you can jump on the train and be in central Paris within a couple of hours! A season at Chateau Du Molay will give you the opportunity to build on your hospitality skills and make memories which will last a lifetime. With an international customer base and team of around 20 staff members from across Europe and the world, there is a unique opportunity to practice your French and English language skills! What will I be doing? You will be working the day shift as a Pot Wash Assistant to support our Chateau Catering team. This will include the morning breakfast period and evening dinner service. Your key focus will be the Pot Wash area of the kitchen. You'll need to be organised and work efficiently to ensure our chefs have clean and hygienic kitchen equipment and our guests have all the plates, cutlery and glasses they need in the restaurant. You will also support with shutting down the kitchen at the end of a service with cleaning surfaces and ovens and emptying bins. We have a team of around 30 staff at the Chateau and you may sometimes be asked to help other departments - such as housekeeping or maintenance. Our motto at Travelbound is 'teamwork makes the dream work!' We are looking for positive, can-do individuals who share our teamwork ethos - Our job adverts will give you a good flavour for each job role but other duties within the scope of each role may be required. What skills and experience do I need? Previous experience in a hospitality or leisure setting is preferred Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment from your own initiative when required Works well individually and as part of a team Customer service experience A positive, can-do attitude! A good attitude and willingness to learn Outstanding customer service skills Conversational English is essential French speaking is a bonus! What can Travelbound offer me? Competitive, seasonal salary paid in Euros as all staff will be on a French contract for 2024 All meals - even on your days off! Optional on-site shared accommodation (or an induvial room based on your job role) free of charge Option to live off-site if you live locally Uniform Insurance Access to on-site facilities including: staff bikes, outdoor swimming pool, BBQ, discounted drinks in the Chateau bar etc. Full job training once at the Chateau Support with travel arrangements (based on your current destination) Role progression and the chance to return for future seasons We are part of the world's largest collection of specialist brands, Travelopia, which means we are able to offer further seasonal opportunities with our sister brands once your season comes to an end including JCA in the UK and Skibound in the French Alps The extra bits We ask applicants to be fully available ASAP to 26th October 2025 You must be 18 to apply Due to Brexit implications, applicants will need to hold EU documentation e.g., EU passport, EU Work visa, French residency permit or Carte de Sejour Please apply for just ONE Travelbound job role - The role you feel you are best suited to and most interested in. We will assess your application against other vacancies without you have to apply for multiple positions If you are applying as a couple, please apply INDIVIDUALLY for your chosen roles and include the name of your friend or partner or family member in your application We receive a very high number of applications each year. Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive a response on your application - All applications will be contacted whether you are successful or not, but feedback cannot always be provided due to the volume of applications As a company, Travelbound are carefully monitoring advice and information provided by the UK and French Governments in relation to Covid-19. Any updates or changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly We look forward to receiving your application!

ClubHotel Manager - Skibound 25/26 Hotel Frejus - France A winter season with Skibound is like no other. With over 40 years' experience in the industry, we offer a unique ski experience to budding skiers from all over the world with school and youth groups at the heart of our business. You will be based at one of our 3 lively club hotels across 3 resorts in the French Alps, home to some of Europe's best skiing and après - Alpe d'Huez, Les Menuires and Serre Chevalier. What will I be doing as a ClubHotel Manager? This winter, Skibound has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced ClubHotel Manager to head up the team at our Frejus clubhotel in Serre Chevalier. The Frejus is a fantastic clubhotel in close proximity to ski lifts and can host up to 100 guests school guests at a time. As Hotel Manager of the Frejus clubhotel, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the hotel across all departments including housekeeping, kitchen staff, activities staff and customer services. You will be the driving force in your team, motivating your staff to excel and deliver outstanding results. This is a very varied role but some of your duties and responsibilities will include: Ensuring service and safety standards are maintained across the hotel Maintaining excellent customer service with our guests including dealing with escalated customer complaints Working collaboratively with your Assistant Hotel Manager, Head chef and team Leading staff meetings and driving incentives. Staff training and development Implementing and creating staff rotas in line with legal and company objectives Liaise with UK and French based HR team to operate in line with company policies e.g. payroll, disciplinary procedures, staff welfare Collaborate with department managers (e.g., Head Chef) to ensure that stock takes, and accounts are accurate and in line with the budget. Collaborate with teams in the UK Head Office e.g., sales and operations to understand group sizes, special requests etc. Drive sales across all areas including bar and après ensuring all monies taken on behalf of the company are managed appropriately. Adhere to company procedures and work within operational and local authority guidelines. Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the hotel. Ensure food service delivery and budget adherence obtain excellent feedback. Happy to be hands on and help your team with the day to day running of the hotel - this could be anything from making beds to snow clearing balconies! What skills and experience will I need to be a ClubHotel Manager? Previous management experience within the hospitality industry Previous management experience within the travel industry is a bonus! Previous customer service experience The ability to work under pressure and manage a high workload across the office and the hotel floor. Strong leadership skills with a passion for achieving results through teamwork. A can-do and flexible attitude to help your team when needed e.g., Saturday changeover days. Confidence in dealing with different colleagues and departments such as HR, sales, and senior management. Our motto at Skibound is 'teamwork makes the dream work!' We are looking for positive, can-do individuals who share our teamwork ethos - Our job adverts will give you a good flavor for each job role but other duties within the scope of each role may be required. What can Skibound offer me as a Clubhotel manager this winter? Competitive, seasonal salary paid in Euros each month. All staff work under a French contract. All meals - even on your days off! Uniform Local lift pass On-site individual accommodation Additional seasonnaire pack elements that you can opt in or out of: Ski equipment hire. Travel arrangements to and from resort Insurance You will also receive: Role specific training once in resort Role progression opportunities and the chance to return for future winter and summer seasons with Skibound Further seasonal opportunities with our sister brands, Travelbound and JCA The extra bits We ask applicants to be fully available from mid-November 2025 to end of April 2026 You must be 18 or over Due to Brexit implications, applicants with EU documentation are preferred e.g., EU passport, French residency permit or Carte de Sejour UK passport holders are also considered and will be required to complete an application process for French work permit and visa. Please apply for just ONE Skibound winter job role - The role you feel you are best suited to and most interested in. We will assess your application against other vacancies without you having to apply for multiple positions. If you are applying as a couple, please apply INDIVIDUALLY for your chosen roles and include the name of your friend or partner or family member in your application. We receive a very high number of applications each year. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive a response on your application - All applications will be contacted whether you are successful or not, but feedback cannot always be provided due to the volume of applications.

Head Chef Skibound Clubhotel - Skibound Winter 25/26 A winter season with Skibound is like no other. With over 40 years' experience in the industry, we offer a unique ski experience to budding skiers from all over the world with school and youth groups at the heart of our business. You will be based at one of our 3 lively club hotels across 3 resorts in the French Alps, home to some of Europe's best skiing and après - Alpe d'Huez, Les Menuires and Serre Chevalier. What will I be doing as a Head Chef in a Skibound clubhotel? At Skibound, we offer our school guests a rolling set menu over the course of their stay, with cold buffet options available for breakfast, a buffet style lunch with anything from soups, salads, jacket potatoes, marinated chicken wings and build-your-own-sandwiches and a 2 course sit down evening meal. Our food caters to a younger palette and a more advanced menu for our adult guests. As you will be leading the kitchen, you will be an experienced and confident Head Chef ready for a new challenge. You will work alongside your chef brigade of 2 or 3, to lead your kitchen and be the driving force for delivering high cover numbers, of quality (but not complicated) meals to our school guests and customers. Your team will also be responsible for providing delicious staff meals to keep the clubhotel team motivated and healthy throughout the season. Depending on the hotel you can be catering for between 102 - 160 guests and 15 - 24 staff at the same time. Our kitchen teams are a vibrant mix of abilities, and a vital part of your role will be to inspire and develop our more junior members of the team - Whether it's an ambitious Assistant Chef in your team, or a budding Kitchen Porter who longs to get stuck in with cooking and menu ideas. Your role will also involve managing any issues with your kitchen team with the support of the Hotel Manager. This is a very hands-on cooking Head Chef role, so you will be passionate about food and relish feedback you receive from happy and full guests. You will also need to be a great multitasker to ensure that the other key tasks are undertaken to achieve smooth and successful services. This includes stock control, ordering alongside the Hotel Manager, understanding dietary requirements, budgeting and due diligence for cleanliness and health and safety standards. Working in a mountain kitchen is a unique experience and we will provide you with training on how things are done in France! Our motto at Skibound is 'teamwork makes the dream work!' We are looking for positive, can-do individuals who share our teamwork ethos - Our job adverts will give you a good flavour for each job role but other duties within the scope of each role may be required. What skills and experience will I need to be a Head Chef in a clubhotel? Confidence in heading up a catering team. Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment Proven experience of independent stock control and ordering An excellent understanding of the Health and Safety regulations (Food & Hygiene, HACCP, COSHH) Experience in preparing meals to cater for all dietary requirements. Ability to work in line with the Hotel Manager to establish budgets and hit KPI targets. A keen eye for business to maximize business potential through stock control. Not afraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in - from basic food prep to an end of service clean. A desire and the necessary knowledge to develop more junior members of your team. What can Skibound offer me as a Head Chef in a clubhotel? Competitive, seasonal salary paid in Euros. All staff will be on a French contract for winter 25/26 All meals - even on your days off! Uniform Local lift pass On-site individual accommodation Additional seasonnaire pack elements that you can opt in or out of: Ski equipment hire. Travel arrangements to and from resort Insurance You will also receive: Role specific training once in resort Role progression opportunities and the chance to return for future winter and summer seasons with Skibound Further seasonal opportunities with our sister brands, Travelbound and JCA The extra bits We ask applicants to be fully available from mid-November 2025 to April 2026 You must be 18 or over to apply. Due to Brexit implications, applicants with EU documentation are preferred e.g., EU passport, French residency permit or Carte de Sejour UK passport holders are considered and must go through an application process for French work permit and visa. Please apply for just ONE Skibound winter job role - The role you feel you are best suited to and most interested in. We will assess your application against other vacancies without you having to apply for multiple positions. If you are applying as a couple, please apply INDIVIDUALLY for your chosen roles and include the name of your friend or partner or family member in your application. We receive an extremely high number of applications each year. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive a response on your application - All applications will be contacted whether you are successful or not, but feedback cannot always be provided due to the volume of applications.