Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Personal Information
Volunteering & Travel Experience
References
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Charley Perkins

Charley Perkins

Oxford,UK

Summary

Having worked in one of the top 10 best chalets in the world, I understand the standard of luxury chalet hosting. Whether it’s making cocktails, great coffees, or just creating a relaxing atmosphere for guests, I can do it.


I’m looking for a hands-on Host position where I can put my hospitality, catering, and housekeeping skills to use.


I take pride in managing my time well, staying on top of tasks, and making sure guests feel taken care of. I want to join a fantastic team where I can keep learning and become even more skilled in hospitality.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chalet Host

Chalet La Fenice
Cervinia
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked with 70+ guests, ensuring each group had an amazing week and left a positive review at the end.
  • Assisted with chalet kitchen prep, food plating, and fine dining service to maintain high hospitality standards.
  • Prepared and served cocktails, barista-style coffee, and wine pairings for guests.
  • Maintained 5-star level housekeeping, including bed-making, bathroom cleaning, deep kitchen sanitization, and snow shoveling.
  • Provided guest transport in the worst kind of alpine winter conditions.

Cleaner

Dedman Contract Services
Shrivenham
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness for a local engineering tech firm.
  • Worked efficiently within a strict two-hour deadline to complete assigned tasks.
  • Became more aware about paying more attention to small details when it came to cleaning (as some substances were dangerous if left lying about).

Barista

BakingBee Café
Ashbury, UK
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Completed first barista training, prepared and served coffees, beverages, and baked goods.
  • Focused on interacting with customers to create a warm atmosphere.
  • Maintained food hygiene standards, as well cleanliness around the cafe.

Orchards Cookery 2 week Chalet Cooks Course

Orchards Cookery
, Worcestershire, UK
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Learned how to prepare top-quality, four-course meals. For breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
  • Achieved level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Completed a Wine Tasting Course and Intro to Avalanche Dangers – both relevant for safe and high-standard ski chalet hosting.

Assistant Manager

Mana Pools Safari Rental Company
Harare
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Welcomed and assisted over 25 guests, ensuring smooth check-ins and a memorable safari experience.
  • Gained hands-on technical skills by assisting with safari vehicle repairs.
  • Managed cleanliness and organization of safari vehicles.

Education

GCSE - Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, History, Spanish, DT, English Literature and Language

Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum, Dorset

A-Level - Maths (A) Physics (A) Economics (B) and EPQ in Development of Solar Energy

Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum, Dorset
05.2023 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Chalet Barista & Coffee Preparation
  • Cocktail Mixing & Chalet Drinks Service
  • Luxury Chalet Housekeeping
  • Dealing With Difficult Guests
  • General Chalet Maintenance & Driving in Snow
  • Fine Dining Service & Prepping Table
  • Basic Chalet Cooking
  • Calm under pressure

Accomplishments

  • 1st team rugby for school
  • Full Gold and Silver DofE Award
  • Run a small business on the side

Additional Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/08/2005

EU Passport (Spanish Passport)

Full & Clean Driver's License

Volunteering & Travel Experience

Quest Africa, Zimbabwe (07/2023 – 12/2023)

  • 4.5 month course working, travelling and volunteering.
  • Including courses like basic first aid and a small cookery course.
  • Worked as a community volunteer. Building desks, benches, and painting classrooms for local school children.
  • Worked closely with young kids at a local orphanage, organized outdoor activities.
  • Developed a passion for working abroad.

References

  • John Harrison, Head of Chalet La Fenice, john@chaletlafenice.com
  • Natasha, Manager, Chalet La Fenice, Natashatruffleandtruffles@gmail.com
  • Joseph Moyo, Supervisor, Quest Africa, josephmoyo@hotmail.com
  • Nicholas Burt, Head of Orchards Cookery, nicholas@orchardscookery.co.uk, 01789 490 259

Timeline

Chalet Host

Chalet La Fenice
10.2024 - 05.2025

Cleaner

Dedman Contract Services
09.2024 - 11.2024

Barista

BakingBee Café
05.2024 - 07.2024

Orchards Cookery 2 week Chalet Cooks Course

Orchards Cookery
04.2024 - 05.2024

Assistant Manager

Mana Pools Safari Rental Company
09.2023 - 10.2023

A-Level - Maths (A) Physics (A) Economics (B) and EPQ in Development of Solar Energy

Clayesmore School
05.2023 - 06.2023

GCSE - Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, History, Spanish, DT, English Literature and Language

Clayesmore School
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