Louise Cawley
@louisecawley
Gîte operator at Rêves au Soleil, coordinating guest bookings and day-to-day hospitality operations.
FranceWhat I'm looking for
At Rêves au Soleil in Dordogne, I co-own and manage a five-gîte holiday accommodation business. I coordinate guest enquiries, bookings, communication, property preparation and day-to-day operations.
Previously, I managed school catering operations at Worthing High School — PS Catering Ltd, overseeing kitchen organisation, staff, stock and ordering. I’ve also supported families and individuals with personal care, wellbeing and respite.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-owner & Holiday Gîte Operator
Rêves au Soleil
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Co-own and manage a five-gîte holiday accommodation business, overseeing guest services and operations. Coordinate guest enquiries, bookings, communication, property preparation and day-to-day hospitality operations.
Chef Manager
Worthing High School — PS Catering Ltd
Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)
Managed school catering operations, maintaining food hygiene, safety and service standards. Oversaw daily kitchen organisation, staff, stock and ordering.
Personal Assistant / Family Respite Support
Private family
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Supported a family with two teenagers with learning difficulties. Provided general wellbeing support and respite for their mother.
Personal Assistant / Respite Support
Private family
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Provided one-to-one support for a boy with high support needs related to autism. Supported his wellbeing and provided respite for his family.
Carer
Caremark
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Provided home-based care during the COVID-19 period. Supported personal hygiene, medication routines and general wellbeing checks.
Business Support Manager
Caterlink
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Managed business support operations for Brighton & Hove Primary Schools.
Catering Manager
Elior
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Managed catering operations at the University of Chichester.
Catering Manager
The Garden Centre Group
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Managed catering operations in West Sussex.
General Manager
Mountain Range Restaurants Ltd
Jan 2005 - Jan 2012 (7 years)
Managed restaurant operations and staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Level 3 Managing Food Hygiene
Level 3 Managing Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene
Completed Level 3 Managing Food Hygiene certification in 2019.
Level 3 Managing Health & Safety
Level 3 Managing Health & Safety, Health & Safety
Completed Level 3 Managing Health & Safety certification in 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
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