Location: Cumbria, United Kingdom Job Category:
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22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Hospitality Team Member YHA Ennerdale Flexible, temporary contract Full time and 25 to 42.5 hours per week £11.44 per hour (This will rise to £12.21 in March in line with National Living Wage and 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? YHA Ennerdale are looking for a Hospitality Team Member to join their team! Nestled in the stunning Ennerdale Valley, YHA Ennerdale is a remote hostel offering a unique opportunity to live and work surrounded by natural beauty. With the Wainwright walks right outside our gate and a host of walking events throughout the summer, there's always something to do. The lake is just a stone's throw away for those who enjoy water activities. We are looking for someone who thrives in a remote setting. Please note, there are no shops or pubs nearby, so a full driving license is essential. Experience in hospitality, customer service, and cleaning is highly desirable. If you love the outdoors and are ready for an adventure, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join us at YHA Ennerdale. Apply now and make the beautiful Ennerdale Valley your new home! You'll be working in a small team of two per shift fulfilling all aspects of working in a YHA hostel, some of which include: Preparing, cooking, and serving breakfast followed by a full clean down. Interacting with guests ensuring they have a wonderful experience. Housekeeping - cleaning and mopping toilets, cleaning, hoovering, dusting, stripping and making beds. Cleaning the whole hostel following YHA cleaning guides. Manning reception and booking guests into the hostel. All training is provided on the YHA systems. You may also be required to work at YHA Black Sail, our sister site 3 miles up the track from Ennerdale. It's the most remote hostel in England, and it really is an amazing experience. 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. Assisting in the preparation of food and serving food and drinks with genuine warmth, hospitality, and pride that will influence more sales. 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, including peaks in workload demands – can prioritise, able to deal with conflicting duties 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. 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.
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