Hostel Manager - YHA Beverley
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.89 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 12.89 - 12.89 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Yorkshire , HU17 0DF |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | MAY20241935 |
Summary
Do you want to work inside a real piece of history? Nestled in the heart of the beautiful East Yorkshire market town of Beverley and with more medieval charm than Game of Thrones, YHA Beverley Friary is the result of decades of loving restoration.This hostel was home to Dominican friars 600 years ago and was even mentioned in the Canterbury Tales.
The Hostel Manager role on offer is a temporary position initially, however this may be reviewed later in the year and an extension to this could be available. Due to the trading pattern of this business there will be an amount of lone working and self motivation is essential. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to step up from a junior management position and try their had at running their own business.
What can YHA offer you?
YHA Beverley Friary is somewhere a little different, certainly not your average office. YHA offers a fantastic benefits package including:
We pay £12.89 per hour (this role is flexible, between 25 - 42.5 hours per week, temporary 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, and will be accountable for maximising as well as controlling expenditure.
Hostel Managers are responsible for a team member 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
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
The Hostel Manager role on offer is a temporary position initially, however this may be reviewed later in the year and an extension to this could be available. Due to the trading pattern of this business there will be an amount of lone working and self motivation is essential. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is looking to step up from a junior management position and try their had at running their own business.
What can YHA offer you?
YHA Beverley Friary is somewhere a little different, certainly not your average office. YHA offers a fantastic benefits package including:
We pay £12.89 per hour (this role is flexible, between 25 - 42.5 hours per week, temporary 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, and will be accountable for maximising as well as controlling expenditure.
Hostel Managers are responsible for a team member 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
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