 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all
I'm a 29F from the UK (but with an Irish passport) - hoping to take a career break and do a ski season. I've got some entry level bar/food service experience, but not loads.
Ideally i'd like to work in the evenings (so bar / restaurant) to maximise time to ski, but I am of course open to other options!
Do you reckon it's still possible to find some work incl accommodation? I've been looking on facebook groups and on various websites, but wondered if anyone had an other tips?
Thanks in advance!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Elfie,
Try the UK tour operators - the EU passport will be an advantage.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Lots of jobs in our valley. Accommodation, not so common. Good luck though, an EU passport is essential these days. Do you speak any foreign languages?
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https://www.arlbergerbergbahnen.com/de/winter/service/offene-stellen/
There were certainly folk speaking with UK English accents working in the self service restaurants last season. As far as I can see all you need, is to be able to work legally and a few words of German, some catering experience helpful. They seem to struggle to get staff. Dont mention UK citizenship if you apply simply say Irish / EU citizen - some Austrians seem to struggle with the concept of dual nationality.
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An Irish passport won’t help you in Andorra any more than any other, but we do have a number of Irish/British bars. I can probably get you the details of the person to contact at an Irish bar in Pas de la Casa and give you names of a bunch of other bars you could try.
If you can speak Spanish or Catalan, then finding somewhere to work here should be fairly straightforward.
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I guess since you’ve been checking Facebook groups, that’s definitely a good start, but it might also be worth reaching out directly to ski resorts or larger hotels that often provide staff housing.
If you're considering switching things up or even picking up some new skills during your break, there’s lots of information about each trade school that could help you explore new career paths.
Last edited by After all it is free  on Wed 25-09-24 9:19; edited 1 time in total
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If you fancy working in St.anton this winter, there are always many positions available. German is by no means a prerequisite. As a 29 Irish passport holder you will have no problem finding a job. Employers prefer to met you face to face, but plenty get jobs by applying on line directly with the business.
If you have the money come out before the season starts, mid November, and meet future colleagues, knock on doors, ask for work. If you have time get a plane ticket for this weekend and get yourself into Cafe Schneider, the current workers preferred hangout, for their summer closing party and meet people. You'll probably have a job before the end of the night.
Long gone are the days of hundreds of ski bums turning up in November looking for work. Now workers often take their pick depending on hours/days per week/money. A large percentage of the new workers only want to share a job with their friend to allow them more time to ski. The bosses have no choice but to offer them work.
Times have changed. Good luck
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