Candice Smith
Tipperary
Summary
Results-oriented Head Housekeeper experienced in leading housekeeping teams and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication contribute to maintaining cleanliness standards and addressing guest feedback promptly, fostering a positive guest experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Housekeeper
Kilcoran
Tipperary
06.2019 - 02.2026
- Supervised housekeeping staff to ensure high cleaning standards and efficiency.
- Coordinated daily housekeeping schedules to enhance workflow and ensure adequate coverage.
- Conducted regular inspections of guest rooms and public areas for cleanliness.
- Performed daily inspections of guest rooms to identify maintenance needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with management to address guest feedback on cleanliness issues.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for operational needs.
- Maintained records of cleaning tasks completed by staff for accountability.
- Coached new housekeeping personnel by demonstrating approved cleaning procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for staff.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Submitted repair requests to maintenance team to reduce operating costs and improve energy-saving strategy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coláiste Dún Iascaigh
Cahir05.1999
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Commercial cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Cleaning practices
- Chemical handling
- Chemical safety
- Task accountability
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Task delegation
- Time management
- Client relations
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strong leadership
- Mopping and buffing floors
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Window cleaning
- Washing windows
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Dusting furniture
- Laundry management
- Folding clean laundry
- Ironing clothing
- Polishing surfaces
- Chandelier cleaning
- Waste disposal
- Pest control
- Sanitation services
- Pest control
- Sanitation services
Timeline
Head Housekeeper
Kilcoran
06.2019 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Coláiste Dún Iascaigh