Hospitality Team Member
YHA Helvellyn
Contract 17th March- 3rd Nov 2025
25 - 42.5 hours a week
£11.44 per hour (This will rise to £12.21 on 1st April in line with National Living Wage and applies to all, including those under the age of 21)
Live in accommodation available at £63.70 per week.
Join our team for an exciting adventure in the Lake District this summer! YHA Helvellyn has an enviable location 300m up the ascent to England's third highest summit; Helvellyn. Helvellyn attracts thousands of hikers every year due to it's rugged beauty, panoramic summit views and infamous Striding Edge ridge walk, which is one of the most exciting walks in England! This season prepare to host groups of hikers, bikers, paddlers and climbers as they choose our hostel for it's perfect location to explore the Ullswater Valley. As a team member you will get to do it all, from reception shifts to housekeeping and cooking meals, no two days will be the same!
As a Hospitality Team Member, you'll play a key role in making our guests' experiences memorable. Your efforts will be at the core of our mission to provide exceptional hospitality.
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 are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.
What will you be doing as a Hospitality Team Member?
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:
* Providing great customer service to all our customers, members and guests.
* Working on reception, offering insights about the hostel and the local area. Ensuring every guest feels informed and welcomed.
* Using our systems for efficient guest check-ins and check-outs, food and beverage sales and service.
* Carrying out housekeeping duties, ensuring a comfortable, clean environment for all visitors.
* Cooking food and serving food and drinks with genuine warmth, hospitality, and pride.
What Skills and Experience do you need to be a Hospitality Team Member?
Our Hospitality Team Members undertake a wide range of customer facing duties within the hostel, delivering an excellent service to all guests and visitors.
To provide this service to our guests we are looking for the following qualities in our Hospitality Team Members:
* Experience of working face to face with customers
* Experience of working in a team - can help others to achieve a common goal
* Excellent timekeeping, with flexibility to cover different shifts - punctual, can work to deadlines
* Ability to manage varying pressures, include peaks in workload demands - can prioritise and able to deal with conflicting duties
* 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: Team Member
Keywords: Hospitality Assistant, Team Member, Hospitality Team Member
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