Kitchen Manager - YHA Whitby

YHA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

YHA is seeking a Catering Manager for their Whitby location. The successful candidate will lead a small team, manage the food operations, and ensure excellent guest experiences. Enjoy benefits such as free hostel stays and employee discounts while working in a dynamic hospitality environment that values both skills and lived experiences.

Benefits

10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and friends

Access to cash back portal

Free YHA Membership each year

Employee Assistance Program support

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and team management.
• Knowledge of allergens and health and safety compliance.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload pressures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food and beverage operation within the hostel.
• Lead food preparation and delivery to YHA standards.
• Minimize waste and maximize food profits.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food and beverage best practice

Excellent numeracy skills

Basic IT skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ4

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Job description

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Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality managemen t? YHA Whitby are looking for a Catering Manager to support the Hostel Manager! YHA Whitby sits right next door to the historic Whitby Abbey overlooking the sea and the North Yorkshire Moors. We cater for up to 140 people from children on their first school residential trip to walkers, hikers and families on their holidays. We generate the second highest catering income in the YHA network due to the high numbers of groups we accommodate and our on site cafe bar that is open to the public. The kitchen is the heart of the operation and the Catering Manager would be responsible for a small team leading from the front to ensure the smooth running of the catering operation.

As a Catering Manager you’ll support the Hostel Ma nager with the management of an operational budget. You’ll create a great place for our teams to work and ensure our guests have a great experience in our hostels.

For applicants to be considered please include a covering letter explaining your suitability and if you are not within the Whitby area how you plan to commute to work each day.

Why work for YHA?

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free YHA Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

There’s lots more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website to find out more.

What will you be doing as a Catering Manager?

We are a friendly team and will provide the training required for you to undertake the role. However, there is plenty for you to get stuck into from day one, including:

• Managing the food and beverage operation within your hostel
• Leading the preparation and delivery of food to agreed YHA standards
• Carrying out cleaning duties predominantly within our kitchen and food and beverage service areas
• Minimising food and beverage waste
• Maximising food and beverage profits

What Skills and Experience do you need to be a Catering Manager?

Our Catering Managers are responsible for supporting the management of an operational budget and delivery of KPI’s.

To provide this service we are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in hospitality, including the management and delivery of a quality service
• Experience of food and beverage best practice
• City & Guilds 706/ 1&2, NVQ4 or equivalent level of experience, Food Safety Level 2 Certificate qualifications
• Working knowledge of allergens and health and safety compliance requirements
• Excellent numeracy skills, experience of stock control and waste principles to maximise profit
• Experience of managing a team - experience of leading others, providing guidance to members of your team
• Ability to manage varying pressures, include peaks in workload demands - can prioritise, able to deal with conflicting duties
• Basic IT skills (ideally Microsoft Office) - able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose of YHA - what YHA does and how we do it

For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Who are YHA?

YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.

If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.