Meet the team! Who might you meet in the chalet?

When it comes to running the best chalet holidays in Méribel, you could have luxury chalets and perfect snow, but we think it’s the staff that take a ski holiday from great to unforgettable. We spend months selecting interesting, talented and caring people to work for The Chalet Company in Méribel. There are many elements to juggle when running a catered chalet, so you’ll find super-organised staff in all of ours. In the run up to the season we start getting to know this year’s chalet staff, so thought you might like to as well! We ran a few questions by some of the staff you’ll find in-and-around our chalets in Méribel this season.

Alex is TCC's resort manager and has been working for us for six years:

Alex and her assistant Joyce

What are you most looking forward to about this season?

Having a team in resort again! I am very social and enjoy being around others so can’t wait to get the team out and get back to what will hopefully feel like some sort of normality after a Covid year or two.

Did you manage to ski last season?

Yes, I actually did! I even managed to get on a ski lift. I skied in Tignes and did one run in Méribel with the dog chasing me down the hill. Probably her first and last skiing experience!

Have you done a season before?

Only one or two… I joke this would be my 11^th season and this will be my 6^th with The Chalet Company.

What’s a fail-safe way to impress guests?!

Being friendly and always having a smile goes a thousand miles. I think having a Scottish accent helps too, although the clients probably don’t understand me half the time.

What’s your go-to chairlift snack?

Definitely a chocolate bar. I love chocolate out of the fridge so it’s perfect.

What’s your pet-hate in the chalet?

Cold floors!! I hate having cold toes. I always take my slippers everywhere with me.

Are you first-lifts or last-at-the-bar?

Last lift first to the bar more like.

Do you ski or snowboard?

Skier 100%, can snowplough the hell out of a blue run.

What do you do on a white-out day?

I usually try to use white out days as the days I get most of the boring admin work done so that I can enjoy the sun and get a few freckles on my face.

Where’s your favourite place to ski or ride?

I love skiing in Courchevel. I love corduroy and off piste. Anything in between count me out.

What’s your most precious bit of ski kit?

My helmet. I am the clumsiest person I know and so it has saved me quite a few times.

Best outfit you’ve seen on the slopes?

Some of The Chalet Company team dressed up as Nuns for a day on the slopes and named ourselves Sister sledge so I would say that’s the best effort I’ve seen

What makes a really good chalet holiday?

Good food, good drink, good company and seamless service.

Skier Jo is a Chalet Host who will be running the show in one of our chalets this season:

Chalet Host, Jo

Did you manage to ski last season?

Sadly, I didn’t manage to ski at all last season, although Scotland has an excellent snow year, I spent the pandemic at my family home in Fife which is not very exciting elevation wise. It was particularly heart-breaking to be able to see the snow-covered Pennines and Ochils from our house without being able to travel to them.

Have you done a season before?

I worked the 2019/20 Winter in Morzine as a chalet host.

What’s your go-to chairlift snack?

I love a bit of leftover afternoon tea on the chairlift.

Are you first-lifts or last-at-the-bar?

Definitely a first lifts. Although I definitely enjoy a few beers at the bar, I love crisp mornings and perfect pistes too much.

Fondue or Raclette?

Such a difficult question! I love cheese so will consume it in almost any form, but I may have to opt for raclette.

What do you do on a white-out day?

On a white out day you can often still find me on the hill, but if conditions are too severe, I like to be cosied up with slippers and a hot chocolate.

Best part of chalet food?

Afternoon tea! I love making puddings and cakes.

What makes a really good chalet holiday?

A great chalet holiday is made with great food and plenty of it.

Liam is also a Chalet Host, treating our guests to delicious meals and afternoon tea:

Chalet Host, Liam

Did you manage to ski last season?

Sadly not, as it was cancelled last minute due to COVID.

Have you done a season before?

Yes, in Morzine. We worked for a small company with just one chalet and despite the bad snow season we had a brilliant time.

What’s a fail-safe way to impress guests?!

Good food.

What’s your go-to chairlift snack?

Leftover baking.

Are you first-lifts or last-at-the-bar?

First lifts.

Do you have a signature dish in the chalet?

Thyme roast chicken, chive potatoes and braised red cabbage.

What do you do on a white-out day?

Still ski.

Where’s your favourite place to ski or ride?

Anywhere with good conditions.

Raclette or fondue...?

Raclette!

What’s your most precious bit of ski kit?

Probably my boots.

What do you like to cook on the guests' last night?

As much as possible, so they leave delightfully full!

Best outfit you’ve seen on the slopes?

Head-to-toe 80’s set up. From the skis, boots to the goggles.

What makes a really good chalet holiday?

Great conditions help but great food, company and laughs. Sister Sledge hit the slopes ~ Our chalets in Méribel will be full of wonderful staff this season. They're happy to accommodate special dietary requirements, preferences and occasions. They'll advise you on the best places to ski, eat and après and help you secure reservations, transport, spa treatments, childcare... the list goes on! Get in touch if you'd like to book a catered chalet in Méribel this season - if you can't see anything available on the website, we may have some other options.