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Housekeeping CV Template (Text Format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeping professional with 5+ years of experience in hotel environments and private residences. Adept at managing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction. Proven track record of improving room readiness efficiency by 30% and consistently receiving commendations for dedication to guest experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hotel Housekeeper
Grand Hotel, York | March 20XX – Present

  • Manage cleaning, tidying, and maintenance of 20+ rooms daily, ensuring all are up to the hotel’s 5-star standards
  • Implemented a streamlined inventory system for cleaning supplies, reducing waste by 15% and saving the hotel approximately £1,200 annually
  • Received a 95% positive feedback rating from customer satisfaction surveys regarding room cleanliness and attention to detail
  • Trained and mentored 10 new staff members, focusing on best practices in cleanliness, efficiency, and guest interaction
  • Collaborated with the maintenance team to report and follow up on 50+ maintenance issues, reducing the resolution time by 25%

Private Housekeeper
York | June 20XX – February 20XX

  • Managed and maintained a household for my elderly parents, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, enhancing their quality of life and well-being
  • Developed a weekly cleaning schedule that reduced overall cleaning time by 20%, allowing more time for caregiving activities
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals and external services to ensure the household was equipped with necessary supplies and adaptations, improving safety and accessibility

EDUCATION

York High School, York
20XX–20XX

A-Levels: English (A), Maths (B), Geography (C)
GCSEs: English (9), Maths (8), Science (6), PE (9), Geography (6), History (5), ICT (6)

SKILLS

  • Professional cleaning techniques: Advanced knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment, with a strong emphasis on eco-friendly and safe usage
  • Time management: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to changing priorities
  • Customer service: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing a welcoming environment for guests and meeting their needs promptly
  • Attention to detail: A keen eye for detail, ensuring that all areas are clean, organised, and well-maintained
  • Teamwork and training: Experience in leading and training teams to maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency

CERTIFICATION

  • Cleaning Supervisor’s Certificate, British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), 20XX

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

  • Running 10Ks
  • Reading magazines
  • Photography
  • Playing the organ

Housekeeping job outlook in 2024 — things to know

Learn how to write your CV for a housekeeping role.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), housekeepers in the UK earn an average annual salary of £17,238.

Additionally, there are similar pay levels for both men and women in this type of role.

Data source: The Office for National Statistics, an agency of His Majesty’s Government. The information contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and reflects the ONS’s most recent salary (1/11/2023), gender pay gap (4/2023), and skills shortage data (6/2022).

Samuel Johns
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Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Senior Editor on the CV Genius team, with 6+ years of experience in the careers space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs. Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East of England, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator. He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve. In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.