Seasonal Catering Manager

7 days ago


Cockermouth CA, Torpenhow, United Kingdom YHA Full time
Catering Manager

YHA Buttermere

Flexible contract

Full time and 25 - 42.5 hours per week

£12.44 per hour (applies to all, including those under the age of 21)

Staff accommodation is available at a rate of £63.70 per week

Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality management? YHA Buttermere are looking for a Catering Manager to support the Hostel Manager YHA Buttermere is loca ted overlooking the lake and above the picture-perfect village of Buttermere. It's surrounded by some of the highest mountains in England, High Stile, Grasmoor and Great Gable. The valley is amongst the most scenic in the whole country and offers an unrivalled opportunity for a host of outdoor pursuits such as Fell Running, Climbing, Wild Swimming and Walking. The hostel offers a warm and friendly welcome to the wide range of guests we have staying from sole use School groups to families and individuals, all keen to appreciate this beautiful part of the Country.

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.

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.

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: Catering Manager

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

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