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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
You must be able to arrive in Morzine on 26 November 2026, ready to start training on 27 November. These dates are fixed and cannot be moved.
You must hold an EU or EEA passport, or already have the right to work in France. There is no longer time to arrange a visa for this season, so we cannot consider applications from UK citizens who do not already hold one of these.
This is not a driving job.
You're the person who sends guests onto the mountain in the morning and brings them back at the end of the day. How that journey feels — the energy in the van, the conversation, the sense that everything is in hand — sets the tone for their time on the slopes and closes it out. And when you're not behind the wheel, you're working through the jobs list during the week and turning chalets around at the weekend.
If you're looking for a job where you sit and wait between runs, this isn't it.
If you're the kind of person who spots what needs doing and just gets on with it, keep reading.
What you're really signing up for
A lot of people underestimate this role. They think: minibus, slopes, repeat.
What it actually is: the connective tissue of the whole operation.
You'll be transporting guests safely between the chalet and the mountain, in all conditions, to a schedule that shapes their entire day. You'll know the roads, read the weather, and stay calm when neither cooperates. You'll be warm, professional, and genuinely interested in the people you're carrying.
And between lifts? You're part of the team. Supporting hosts, helping housekeepers, running whatever needs running. No two days look exactly the same, and that's the point.
And at the weekend, you're on changeovers. Most weeks that means one full changeover day: deep cleaning, linen changes, restocking, and presenting a chalet to an exacting standard before new guests arrive. In peak weeks, it may be two. This is a core part of the role, not an occasional extra.
The best drivers we've had weren't just good behind the wheel. They were the kind of people guests remembered — and the kind of team member everyone was glad to have around.
What the role involves
On the road
– Safe, punctual in-resort transfers — morning drops to the slopes, afternoon and evening collections
– Confident driving a minibus in Alpine winter conditions: snow, ice, early starts, tight village roads
– Fitting car seats correctly and safely for younger guests
– Loading and unloading skis efficiently at the start and end of every run
– Keeping the vans spotlessly clean inside and out — the vehicle is part of the guest experience
– Warm and professional with guests at all times — unhurried, attentive, and good company
– Clear communication and reliable unflappability when plans change — managing guest expectations calmly if running late, and keeping the team informed when conditions or schedules shift
– Full manual driving licence with a minimum of 3 years' experience required. Experience with larger vehicles or a background in professional driving is strongly preferred.
Off the road
– Between lifts, working through the jobs list: setting up fireplaces, folding laundry, supporting hosts and housekeepers. A fully contributing member of the team, not on standby
– Hot tub maintenance — checking, dosing, and keeping them guest-ready
– Rubbish, food waste, and recycling runs — handled properly and on schedule
– Weekend changeovers: one full changeover day most weeks, possibly two in peak weeks — deep cleaning, linen changes, restocking, and presenting each chalet to an exacting standard
– Keeping hosts and managers informed — flagging issues, delays, or anything the team needs to know promptly and clearly
– Organised and proactive in how you manage the slope run schedule — using the company's tech stack (Slack, WhatsApp, Google Sheets) to coordinate runs efficiently and keep everyone in the loop
– Proactive, not reactive — you find the work before someone has to find you
– An understanding that in a small, high-performing team, everyone's job overlaps
What great looks like here
The drivers who thrive at AliKats share a few things. They show up with the same energy in week twelve as they did in week one. They take the driving seriously — because safety and punctuality are non-negotiable — but they don't disappear the moment guests get out of the van. They pitch in. They notice things. And guests remember their names.
– Calm in difficult conditions — on the road and off it
– Comfortable with variety and comfortable with repetition, depending on the day
– A cleaning standard that would make a hotel inspector smile, on the last changeover as much as the first
– Someone guests genuinely enjoy spending time with
– A team player who takes ownership without needing to be asked
– Still caring in week twelve as much as week one
The honest part
Early starts are non-negotiable. The schedule is dictated by guests, weather, and the mountain — not by you. Changeover days are physical graft against the clock, and the standard doesn't drop because you've been driving all week.
Between lifts, there will be quiet stretches and there will be full-on ones. The people who struggle here are the ones who need constant direction. The people who thrive are the ones who look around, see what needs doing, and do it.
And yes, you'll ski. But that's not why you're here.
A note on sustainability (and why it matters here)
A lot of companies mention sustainability. Few build it into daily decisions.
For us, it's practical, not performative.
AliKats is B-Corp certified, our energy is almost 100% renewable. Our kitchens run a zero-waste philosophy. We source locally and seasonally — including from our own fruit trees, whose harvest goes straight into the chutneys on your guests' cheeseboard. It's a long-term project, built slowly and honestly, not a marketing exercise.
For a driver, this shows up in how you approach vehicle use — efficient routing, smooth driving, treating every litre of fuel as a choice. It's a small thing, but it's consistent with how we run everything else.
If that sounds obvious to you, great. If it sounds like extra work, this probably isn't the right fit.
What you'll receive
Salary
Competitive seasonal rate reflecting the role and hours.
Performance bonuses
An incentive payout linked to guest experience and team contribution — smaller than our hosting roles, but real and earnable.
Lift pass
Significant discount on the cost of the purchase of of the Portes du Soleil season pass 650km of skiing — right outside the door. Plus an interest free loan to cover the remainder of the cost.
Ski / snowboard hire
Free equipment hire for the season — skis or snowboard, boots, the lot.
Accommodation
Bed in a shared twin ensuite room in our staff chalet in Montriond.
Days off
Two full days off per week, guaranteed plus decent time to ski on other days - time to actually use that lift pass.
Travel
Free airport transfers to and from Geneva.
Insurance
Carte Neige emergency accident cover can be included with the ski pass purchase. Own travel insurance with winter sports cover required.
Team outings
Monthly team gatherings to have fun and celebrate work well done.
Uniform
Full AliKats uniform provided.
Discounts & references
Generous friends and family discounts on AliKats holidays. Strong letters of recommendation for high performers.
Why AliKats
We're not the biggest chalet company in the Alps. That's deliberate.
AliKats was founded by Al and Kat Judge — who left banking and publishing to build something they actually believed in. Fifteen years, sixteen chalets, and a few awards later (The Times, The Telegraph, Global Good Awards), the thing that still sets us apart is the same thing it always was: genuine people, looking after guests properly, in a place they love.
Every role in the team — including this one — shapes that. Drivers are not background. They're part of what makes an AliKats week feel different from every other ski holiday.
We won't micromanage you. We will support you, trust you, and — if you're good — want you back.
