Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Achievements
Relevant Qualifications
Certification
Languages
Interests
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Maeve Macdonald

Summary

Hardworking hospitality professional with experience in housekeeping, food preparation, customer service and caring for guests of all ages. Attended Orchard School of Cookery and completed Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification. Enjoys working in fast-paced team environments. Confident working long hours, maintaining high standards of quality and creating welcoming experiences for guests. Excited to spend the winter season delivering excellent service as a chalet host.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Childcare & Family Support

Freelance
08.2025 - Current
  • Planned activities to support daily engagement and smooth transitions.
  • Handled daily responsibility by monitoring needs during child sessions.
  • Built trust with families through clear communication and consistent care.
  • Managed routines by keeping schedules predictable and age-appropriate.

Tutor

Freelance
05.2024 - Current
  • Planned engaging one-to-one lessons, in both harp and Scottish Gaelic separately
  • Built confidence through patient coaching.
  • Adapted teaching to different learning styles.

Housekeeper

Kintra Farm
04.2022 - Current

Family owned self-catering business, and farm

  • Prepared self-catering cottages to 5* hotel-quality standards for arriving guests.
  • Maintained exceptionally high hygiene and presentation standards.
  • Prepared and changed bed linen, made beds and prepared guest accommodation.
  • Worked independently while maintaining guest-ready quality under tight turnaround times

VIP Event Hospitality Host

Mark Butler Associates
06.2025 - 06.2026

VIP event operations for high-end guest experiences and service needs.

  • Share event schedule, facilities, and services details for smooth attendance.
  • Check event spaces for cleanliness and safety and address issues immediately.
  • Maintain professional, approachable presence throughout events to support VIP guest comfort.
  • Ensure staff-ready service by monitoring VIP guest needs across event areas.

Assistant Feis Tutor

Feis Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu
04.2026 - 04.2026
  • Organised classes for performances and rehearsals to ensure student preparedness and confidence.
  • Facilitated large music classes by providing focused 1-to-1 support to enhance student engagement.
  • Guided students with calm reassurance to foster a supportive learning environment.

Education

Advanced Highers - Maths, Physics, Art

Glasgow Gaelic School
Glasgow, GLG
2025 - Current

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering - Cookery

Orchards School of Cookery
Birmingham
2026 - 2026

Highers - Maths (A), English (A), Gaidhlig (fluent) (A), Graphics Communication (A), Physics (B)

Glasgow Gaelic School
Glasgow, GLG
2024 - 2025

Young Strathclyder: Accelerate Programme - Product Design

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
2025 - 2025

Skills

  • Guest service
  • Housekeeping
  • Food preparation
  • Food hygiene
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Working under pressure

Key Achievements

  • 3+ years maintaining holiday accommodation to high standards
  • Level 2 Food Safety qualified
  • Experience serving guests at VIP events
  • Experienced working independently and as part of close-knit teams
  • Available for the full winter season

Relevant Qualifications

  • Professional Cookery Training (Orchard School of Cookery)
  • Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
  • Menu Planning & Dietary Requirements
  • Chalet Housekeeping & Hospitality Standards

Certification

  • PVG Scheme Membership (Children/Protected Adults) | Disclosure Scotland
  • Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Languages

  • English (fluent)
  • Scottish Gaelic (fluent)

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Snowboarding
  • Music - Piano and Harp
  • Cooking and baking for people
  • Childcare
  • Travelling

Timeline

Assistant Feis Tutor

Feis Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu
04.2026 - 04.2026

Private Childcare & Family Support

Freelance
08.2025 - Current

VIP Event Hospitality Host

Mark Butler Associates
06.2025 - 06.2026

Tutor

Freelance
05.2024 - Current

Housekeeper

Kintra Farm
04.2022 - Current

Young Strathclyder: Accelerate Programme - Product Design

University of Strathclyde
2025 - 2025

Highers - Maths (A), English (A), Gaidhlig (fluent) (A), Graphics Communication (A), Physics (B)

Glasgow Gaelic School
2024 - 2025

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering - Cookery

Orchards School of Cookery
2026 - 2026

Advanced Highers - Maths, Physics, Art

Glasgow Gaelic School
2025 - Current
Maeve Macdonald