Deputy Manager

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom YHA England & Wales Full time £32,648 - £36,883 per year
Deputy Manager

YHA London Thameside

Fixed, permanent contract

Full time, 42.5 hours per week

£29,996 - £33,631 per annum plus £2652 per annum Local Living Allowance (applies to all, including those under the age of 21)

Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality? YHA London Thameside are looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Hostel Manager

As a Deputy Manager you'll support the Hostel Manager with the day-to-day management of the hostel. You'll create a great place for our teams to work and ensure our guests have a great experience in our hostels.

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 are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.

What will you be doing as a Deputy 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:
  • Delivering an excellent customer experience to all hostel guests.
  • Contributing towards the achievement of targets across all aspects of the hostel operation including food and beverage, and responsibility for maximising revenue whilst controlling expenditure.
  • Supporting the Hostel Manager by managing a team of employees and occasional volunteers.
  • Contributing to the team effort in the day-to-day operation of the hostel, undertaking housekeeping, reception, and food and beverage tasks on a daily basis.
What Skills and Experience do you need to be a Deputy Manager?

Our Deputy Managers support the Hostel Managers in managing the hostel team, the operational budget and safeguarding all guests.

To provide this service we are looking for candidates who have:
  • Experience in hospitality or customer service, including the management and delivery of a quality service
  • Ability to manage varying pressures, include peaks in workload demands - can prioritise, able to deal with conflicting duties
  • Experience of managing a team - experience of leading others, providing guidance to members of your team (desirable)
  • Food safety level 2 and APLH level 2 qualifications (desirable)
  • 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. If you need any assistance, please email [email protected]

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.

Department Hostel Management Locations London Thameside Employment type Full-time Staff Accommodation Isn't available Salary £32,648 - £36,283 per annum Apply by 20 November, 2025
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