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Sarah Williamson

Goldsithney

Summary

I am a dedicated Housekeeping Manager with 1 year of experience, where I have developed my skills in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within hospitality environments. My skills include efficient staff management, great attention to detail, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. I excel in carrying out effective cleaning protocols, ensuring that all areas meet high hygiene standards. My proactive approach and communication skills enable me to motivate my team, handle challenges swiftly, and consistently deliver outstanding results. I am passionate about creating a welcoming and pristine environment for all guests.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

Haulfryn Holiday Park
Praa Sands, Cornwall
11.2023 - Current
  • Planning and organising the day to day running of the housekeeping department. From getting lodges cleaned and checked to checking holidays makers in on reception.
  • Rota management including setting the teams rota each week keeping within the company budget.
  • Use of a variety of different computer software systems including Parcvu and Front Desk.
  • Ordering and controlling stock levels of all operational items.
  • Motivating a large team of 18 housekeepers throughout peak summer.

HOUSEKEEPER

Haulfryn Holiday Park
Praa Sands, Cornwall
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Provided a welcoming environment for residents and their family and friends.
  • Deep cleaned bathroom and kitchen areas, safely using chemicals in line with COSHH.
  • Exceeded service targets with high levels of efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Provided general cleaning services, carrying out the hoovering, mopping, sweeping and polishing of floors, ensuring they were dust and dirt free and stripping, remaking and perfecting both single and double beds providing them with towels and fresh linen if needed.

STORE ASSISTANT

NEXT
Hayle
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Accurately inputted stock data into the management system using barcode scanners
  • Managed customer product and service complaints, utilising de-escalation tactics and a customer-focused approach
  • Managed product refunds and payment processing, using communication skills to gain feedback on in-store experience and product satisfaction.

KITCHEN PORTER

The Fire Engine Inn
Marazion
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Cleared and cleaned all service, floor, preparation and eating areas, utensils, and equipment according to appropriate hygiene standards
  • Removed and disposed of all kitchen waste and carried out general cleaning tasks as instructed by the head chef to assist with kitchen operations
  • Operated and maintained commercial dishwasher machines, ensuring efficient operation and reported any faults or breakdowns immediately.

RECEPTIONIST, HOUSEKEEPING, WAITRESS, EVENTS MANAGEMENT

The Carbis Bay Hotel
Carbis Bay
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Scanned and filed documents diligently, using CRM system to store files
  • Welcomed visitors at front of house in a warm and friendly manner
  • Booked appointments and checked online bookings frequently throughout the working day, checking visitors in
  • Answered incoming calls in a polite, confident and clear phone manner.

WAITRESS

The Gannet
Carbis Bay
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service and menu knowledge to guests ensuring customers had a detailed understanding of the full menu offering
  • Processed food and drink orders through the POS ordering system, ensuring detailed and accurate order information was received by the kitchen.

WAITRESS AND KP

Rosudgeon Sports and Social Club
Rosudgeon
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • Processed food and drink orders through the in-house POS ordering system, ensuring detailed and accurate order information was received by the kitchen
  • Prepared table cheque and processed cash and card payments with accuracy
  • Efficiently cleared and reset tables in an orderly manner.

TABLE WAITING AND KITCHEN PORTER

The Cabin Beach Cafe
Perranuthnoe
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Unloaded and appropriately stored plates and cutlery ensuring that deliveries were effectively organised once in the kitchen
  • Cleaned all cutlery and crockery, maintained high standards of cleanliness and safely stored these to prevent unnecessary breakages.

Education

GCSEs -

Mounts Bay Academy, Penzance

A LEVELS - TRAVEL AND TOURISM -

Truro College, Truro

Skills

  • Customer verbal, non verbal and written communication
  • Team work
  • Customer service skills
  • Efficiency
  • Experience
  • Organisation
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • First Aid
  • Training and Development

Certification

QA level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) including Management of Catastrophic Bleeds.

Timeline

HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

Haulfryn Holiday Park
11.2023 - Current

HOUSEKEEPER

Haulfryn Holiday Park
05.2021 - 11.2023

STORE ASSISTANT

NEXT
12.2020 - 02.2021

KITCHEN PORTER

The Fire Engine Inn
07.2020 - 09.2020

RECEPTIONIST, HOUSEKEEPING, WAITRESS, EVENTS MANAGEMENT

The Carbis Bay Hotel
12.2019 - 03.2020

WAITRESS

The Gannet
09.2019 - 12.2019

WAITRESS AND KP

Rosudgeon Sports and Social Club
11.2017 - 09.2019

TABLE WAITING AND KITCHEN PORTER

The Cabin Beach Cafe
06.2017 - 08.2017

GCSEs -

Mounts Bay Academy, Penzance

A LEVELS - TRAVEL AND TOURISM -

Truro College, Truro
Sarah Williamson