Background

I am looking for a Chalet Host type job or a chalet role. I believe I would be a great addition to any team, drawing on my previous years of work experience in the catering and hospitality industry and my recent Orchards School of Cookery 2 week Chalet Cooks Course. I am well versed in preparing meals and managing cleanliness for large numbers having worked for the cooking agency Cindy Webster Cooks Ltd. From working here, I have experienced the demands of guests such as specific dietary requirements whilst also becoming very used to fast paced environments and meeting cooking deadlines. I am enthusiastic, adaptable and an extremely hard worker who picks up new skills quickly. In my previous jobs I have gained a lot of experience in Customer Service and Hospitality and in all the roles I’ve had such as (Front of House, chef, waitress and cleaner), having excellent attention to detail and being very organised has been essential. My skills, along with my can do attitude and good sense of humour are, I think, vital for chalet host role. I'm a great team player but equally I am very self-motivated when working on my own and I’m used to dealing with demanding customers. I react well to dynamic environments, I adapt quickly and meeting new people is something I genuinely enjoy and look forward to. I am organised and with experience working for an Airbnb business, I know that high standards of cleanliness and presentation are absolutely essential. I have skied in France, Italy and Scotland and I would relish the opportunity to use my enthusiasm for cooking, hospitality and skiing this season. I may only be 18 but I am mature, reliable and independent with a strong work ethic. I am the youngest of six siblings.

Job experience

• August 2024 - present
  Registered Chef/Cook
  Cindy Webster Cooks Ltd
  

  Scotland, UK

  Since Summer 2024, I’ve taken on a range of cooking roles for private groups of 10+ guests, with multiple jobs secured for the upcoming season through 2025 - 2026. I most recently cooked for 25 guests for a week at a rural Scottish lodge which required advanced menu planning, logistical coordination, and strong time management in a remote setting.

• August 2020 - present
  Accommodation Host and Cleaner
  West Highland cottages and cabins on Airbnb and VRBO.
  

  Scotland, UK

  Part-time role managing, cleaning and welcoming guests for West Highland cottages and cabins on Airbnb and VRBO. This requires extremely high standards of cleanliness, a hands-on approach, and flexibility with long hours and demanding guests.

• September 2025 - October 2025
  Kinlochmoidart Estate cook and cleaner
  Kinloch Estate
  

  Scotland, UK

  I will be responsible for cooking, cleaning, and guest hospitality during the stag season. Duties will also include acting as a ghillie on the hill, maintaining forestry plantations, driving, serving and supporting the management and hosting of estate cottages.

• July 2023 - December 2023
  Front of house, waiter and kitchen assistant as well as a trained barista and cleaner.
  Sitheag Café, restaurant and farm shop
  

  Scotland, UK

  I held a full-time role as front of house, waiter and kitchen assistant as well as a trained barista. In addition, I handled the cleaning, till operations in the adjoining shop, and both opening and closing duties in the restaurant. I often took sole charge when others were unavailable, showing strong initiative and reliability. I’ve been invited to return due to my performance.

Education

• Fettes College , Durham University
  Classics
  

  2020 - 2025

  I graduated from Fettes College and now have a place to read classics at Durham University in 2026.

• Orchards Cookery School 2 week chalet cooks course
  

  - present