| Chalet Manager - My Day |
Chalet St Nicholas, Courchevel 1850
The alarm clock wakes you from a sleep that never seems long enough and
you crawl out of bed to start the day.
Breakfast is informal but flexibility is always required. The late riser,
the hungover party animal and the first-lifter can usually be found in every
party. Have lots of tea and coffee ready and ensure that no-one forgets
the essentials: lift pass, suncream, hat, gloves...
The chalet is now yours. That night's dessert can be made. The cake is in
the oven for afternoon tea, time to clean. There will be days when it takes
no time at all, there will also be days when it takes forever. Take the
rough with the smooth and do what you can.
After laying out afternoon tea
you can, with satisfaction, shut the door on a clean, organised and tidy
chalet.
Go ski-ing!! This is the moment in the day when you can sit on a lift,
in the blazing sun with a brilliant blue sky and a back drop of snowy mountains,
and say to yourself - "I live here!" However tired you feel you cannot fail
to find the energy to return to your chalet and cook yet another sumptuous
meal with such inspirational scenery.
Shower, change and back to work. Canapés are to be ready for 19.30 with
dinner at 20.00. The kitchen has an air of calmness - a chalet host in control?!
The fire and candles are lit, the canapés are out, time to catch up with
your guests and their ski-ing exploits.
Dinner is served. Make it sociable, don't hide behind your pots and pans,
and never rush a meal. Offer coffee by the fire side and set the dishwasher
going. Check your guests have enough wine open if they're planning to stay
in. Set the table for breakfast and then say goodnight. A cheeky beer or
2 awaits!
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