Kitchen Manager - YHA Whitby
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,017.00 to £33,695.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 29017 - 33695 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Yorkshire, YO22 4JT |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20256519 |
Summary
Kitchen Manager - YHA WhitbyPermanent, Full-Time - 42.5 hours/week£29,017 - £33,695 per annumOptional staff accommodation available (£69.83/week)Why Whitby?YHA Whitby is nestled beside the iconic Whitby Abbey, overlooking stunning sea views and the North York Moors. We welcome up to 140 guests, including school groups, hikers, families - and we host one of the busiest catering operations in the YHA network thanks to our popular on-site café bar.Whitby is a lively seaside town brimming with festivals, fresh air, and coastal charm. If you’re relocating, we make it easy with staff housing close to the action.What You'll Be DoingAs Kitchen Manager, you'll be the heart of our kitchen team, leading a small, friendly group to deliver excellent food service. You’ll be hands-on, managing the kitchen day-to-day while supporting the Hostel Manager with:Running our food & beverage operations smoothlyPreparing and serving food to YHA’s high standardsEnsuring cleanliness and compliance across the service areaManaging stock and minimising wasteMaximising profitability while keeping team morale highSupporting the hostel’s budget and performance goalsWho We’re Looking ForWe’re after a motivated, experienced hospitality leader with:Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and kitchen operationsA proven track record in managing teams and delivering quality serviceExperience in stock control, profit margins, and customer satisfactionQualifications such as NVQ Level 4, City & Guilds 706/1&2 or equivalentBasic Microsoft Office skills for day-to-day operationsA genuine passion for making guests feel welcome - and an understanding of YHA’s charitable missionSee the job description for role details and required skills.Staff Perks & BenefitsJoin 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 familyAccess to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portalFree YHA Membership each yearAccess to support via our Employee Assistance ProgramReady to Apply?Submit your CV and complete the brief application formShortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly. We may close the advert early if we receive high interest - so don’t wait too long!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.