Seasonal Duty Manager - YHA Buttermere

The Role: Supporting Excellence in Hostel Operations

As a Duty Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the management of an operational budget and the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will also be engaged in various customer-facing duties across the hostel, ensuring all guests and visitors have an outstanding YHA experience.,

• Guiding and supporting team members working in all areas of the hostel, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.


• Utilising our systems for efficient guest check-ins, check-outs and other management functions.


• Carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for our guests.


• Assisting in the kitchen and serving food and drinks with warmth and hospitality, enhancing the dining experience, while engaging in authentic, inclusive conversations. Suggesting enjoying dinner with us or offering a beverage or dessert as you assist with table service, ensuring a diverse and welcoming experience for all guests.


• Deputising for the Hostel/Deputy Manager, managing the daily hostel operation in their absence.
  
  Our Duty Manager role requires flexibility to cover different shifts and tasks. While prior experience in a face-to-face customer service role is an advantage, it's not essential. However, experience in hospitality or customer service, especially in managing and delivering high-quality service, is highly beneficial.


Desirable qualifications include Food Safety Level 2 and APLH Level 2, but they are not mandatory. Essential requirements include experience in managing varying pressures, including significant workload demands, and team management.

We highly value lived experiences just as much as previous skills and knowledge. We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and further development. While some of our roles may have specific skills requirements, we encourage team members from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Good communication skills and basic IT proficiency are advantageous, and excellent time management is essential in our dynamic environment.

To gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to be a part of YHA, visit the 'Working for YHA' pages on our YHA Jobs website.

Join YHA, and let's embark on this incredible journey together. Your unique perspective and experiences are valuable assets to our inclusive community.

PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to.

YHA Buttermere Welcomes You to a Unique Place of Work!

YHA Buttermere are looking to recruit a Duty Manager for 25 - 42.5 hours per week.

Our Hostel is located above the village of Buttermere, overlooking the lake and surrounded by some of the highest mountains in England. The valley is amongst the most scenic in the whole country and offers unrivalled opportunity for a host of outdoor pursuits, such as Fell Running, Climbing 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.

Our hostel offers an entirely distinctive workplace, far from the ordinary office setting. At YHA Buttermere, we believe in valuing our team members and ensuring they have access to great perks:

• Competitive hourly rate: We offer a pay of £12.44 per hour, (this role is flexible, 25 -42.5 hours per week, temporary contract)


• Accommodation options: If needed, live-in accommodation is available at a reasonable rate of £63.70 per week.


• Exclusive benefits: Enjoy access to YHA's staff discount and cashback portal, allowing you to save on your everyday purchases.


• Free YHA Membership: Receive a complimentary YHA Membership each year.


• Travel and adventure: Discover new places with 10 free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family members.


There's a multitude of advantages to being part of the YHA team. To explore more about the benefits we offer, visit our YHA Jobs website today. Join us for a unique work experience and discover the YHA difference for yourself.