Hostel Manager

3 weeks ago

Ambleside LA, Ambleside, United Kingdom YHA Full time

YHA Hawkshead

YHA Hawkshead is a regency mansion set in stunning grounds overlooking tranquil Esthwaite water. We are located one mile south of Hawkshead village, known as "the prettiest village in Lakeland". We offer private and family rooms as well as dormitory accommodation. Spread across two buildings, there is a lounge, games room, drying room and self- catering kitchen.

YHA Hawkshead is a family friendly, grade II listed building, is an ideal base for cheap breaks, school trips and activity holidays in Beatrix Potter country. YHA Hawkshead is great for walking and cycling and nearby Grizedale Forest offers some of the country's best routes if you're looking for a mountain biking holiday.

YHA Hawkshead offers our biggest choice of Camping & Cabins - with an atmospheric glamping village of camping pods, cabins and tipis in our grounds. Free Wi-Fi is available in our spacious social areas and you can expect tranquil views over Esthwaite Water, fabulous drinks in our licensed bar and plenty of Regency charm.

This role would suit an experienced hospitality manager with high standards, great people skills and an understanding of multi-use spaces and alternative accommodation.

What can YHA offer you?

YHAHawksheadis somewhere a little different, certainly not your average office. YHA offers a fantastic benefits package including:

  • We pay £33,772 to £39,734 per annum (this role is fixed 42.5 hours per week, permanent contract)
  • You will get access to YHA's staff discount and cash back portal
  • Free YHA Membership each year
  • 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family

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 Hostel Manager?

Our Hostel Managers are responsible for the day to day operation management of their sites and the customer experience there.

You'll have responsibility for the achievement of targets across all aspects of the hostel operation, including food and beverage, and will be accountable for maximising as well as controlling expenditure.

Hostel Managers are responsible for a team of employees and occasional volunteers.

You'll also contribute to the team effort in the day-to-day operation of the hostel, undertaking any tasks required, e.g. housekeeping, reception, food and beverage duties.

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

Our hostel managers are responsible for the line management of the teams within their own hostels, along with occasional volunteers as well as for managing the operational budget and safeguarding of all guests.

To do this and work to YHA's standards, we are looking for candidates who have:

  • Proven experience of working within the hospitality industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of the requirements for effective safeguarding of vulnerable guests
  • Excellent customer service skills, including experience of handling difficult situations
  • Proven ability of managing varying pressure, including peaks in workload demands
  • Experience of cash handling
  • Experience of managing a budget (desirable)

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 and someone from the team will help you.

Who are YHA?

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.

YHA's core strategic priority is access for all. It is a fundamental part of our charitable objects and the foundation upon which our 90-year history is built. We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone.

You can find out more about us by visiting the 'Working for YHA' pages of the YHA Jobs website.

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: Hostel Manager

Keywords: General Manager, Hospitality Manager


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