Seasonal Kitchen Manager - YHA Broad Haven
Reference: JAN20257316
Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Location: Pembrokeshire
YHA Broad Haven is located in south west Wales.
This is a full-time seasonal contract with a current pay of £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? At YHA Broad Haven, we are looking for a Catering Manager to support the Hostel Manager!
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?
* 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
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, including 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
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.
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 NOTEAll 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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