House Manager/Cook at Hockenhull Hall (2026-04 – 2026-09)
- Orchestrated the cleaning and upkeep of a substantial Grade II listed property, encompassing a lakeside lodge, pool house, and several converted outbuildings.
- Maintained housekeeping standards to an exceptionally high level
- Maintained all laundry duties
- Ensured stock replenishment
- Prepared healthy family meals
- Arranged personal family appointments.
House Manager/Cook at Gerston Hall (2024-03 – 2026-04)
- Primarily responsible for preparing lunch and dinner daily for the principals and for dinner parties when entertaining, utilising an AGA for cooking.
- Maintained a house in a clean need and tidy condition to a very high standard.
- Undertook grocery shopping and household stock replenishment
- Handled all laundry requirements, including high-quality delicate items and arranged dry cleaning as necessary
- Supervised household tradesmen and provided pet care during principals' absences
- Held sole responsibility for an Airbnb property on the estate, managing all bookings, guest greetings, cleaning and stock replenishment
- Assisted in other properties belonging to the family on on occasional basis.
House Manager/Cook at Seymour House (2023-09 – 2024-03)
- Executed daily and deep cleaning of all rooms to an extremely high standard
- Managed all laundry, including delicate item care and wardrobe management, along with packing and unpacking for the family.
- Prepared healthy family means for lunch and dinner, conducted grocery shopping and ensured stock replenishment.
- Provided family pet care
House Manager at The Gables (2022-10 – 2023-09)
- Performed daily cleaning of all rooms to an extremely high standard
- Oversaw all aspects of laundry, including arraigning dry cleaning and caring for haute couture items
- Managed wardrobes for both principals and their children
- Ensured all household stock levels were consistently replenished
Joint Domestic House Manager/Estate Manager at Welders House (2022-02 – 2022-08)
- Managed all daily and deep cleaning of rooms, laundry, wardrobe organisation, and packing/unpacking for the female principal
- Handled product ordering for the female principal, processed invoices, and maintained stock replenishment
- Provided family pet care
- Prepared all meals, accommodating various dietary requirements.
Joint Domestic Housekeeping/ Maintenance/ Groundsman at Bagendon House (2020-09 – 2021-11)
- Oversaw all aspects of daily and regular deep clearing, laundry, and ironing
- Managed wardrobe organisation and provided care for artwork, antiques and bespoke furniture
- Provided pet care for three dachshunds, including overnight stays during principals' travel
- Undertook occasional cooking, both for healthy family meals and to dinner party standards
- Maintained kitchen supplied stock and processed invoices
- Assisted with other ad hoc duties as required
- Supervised a part-time daily housekeeper
- Ensured property security during owners' travel.
Management Couple at Ambleside Manor (2019-02 – 2019-02)
- Managed a 15 bedroom vegetarian country guest house. Catering to vegan and gluten free guests.
- Oversaw guest check-ins and check-outs
- Processed payments via cash, credit/debit cards and bank transfers
- Directed all housekeeping duties, breakfast preparation and service and managed stock control and ordering.
- Handled bookings via telephone and email uniting the Guestllink booking system
- Maintained property security and supervised four part-time staff members.
Guest House Management Couple at The Old Brewery Guest House (2015-07 – 2017-07)
- Served as the sole employees for a 9 bedroom Guest House in Richmond, North Yorkshire
- Managed every aspects of guest stays, from reservations to check-out
- Utilised an online booking system, including extranets for reservations
- Executed all housekeeping duties, encompassing laundry, bathroom cleaning and bed making
- Welcomed guests from diverse and international backgrounds
- Prepared and served daily breakfasts, adeptly managing dietary and alleged requirements
- Processed all business payments via cash, cards and BACS transfers
Guest House Management Couple at Chester House Guest House (2014-01 – 2015-07)
- Managed a 9 bedroom bed and breakfast as the sole employees, overseeing all guest bookings and reservations
- Accepted accommodation bookings with multiple extranets
- Greeted and welcomed guests, assisting with luggage as needed
- Prepared and served a variety of breakfast dishes, ensuring efficient cleaning and clearing of the kitchen and dining areas
- Handled all aspects of housekeeping and general property maintenance
- Managed cash and credit/debit card transactions, leasing daily with the owner.
