Kitchen Manager - YHA Whitby

YHA (England & Wales); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Kitchen Manager for its YHA Whitby location. This role involves overseeing food operations, managing a small team, and ensuring high-quality guest experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong hospitality management skills and relevant qualifications, coupled with the ability to work well under pressure. Join YHA and enjoy exceptional benefits while contributing to a mission that enriches lives.

Benefits

10 nights free hostel stays per year

Access to staff discount and cash back portal

Free YHA Membership

Employee Assistance Program access

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a hospitality location.
• Strong understanding of food safety and best practices.
• Good numeracy skills for budget handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage food and beverage operations within the hostel.
• Lead and train kitchen staff to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Food and Beverage Best Practice

Budget Management

Stock Control

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Basic IT Skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2

NVQ4 or equivalent experience

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Job description

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Catering Manager

YHA Whitby

Permanent contract

42.5 hours per week

£29017 to £33695 per annum

Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality management? 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 Manager 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?

Required

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.

How do you apply?

Submit your CV and complete the application form (it’s a short one, we promise!). If you need any assistance, please visit the contact page on the YHA Jobs website.

Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

YHA Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Keywords: Catering Manager, Kitchen Manager, Food and Beverage Manager

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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