Cafe / Kitchen Manager - YHA South Downs

YHA South Downs is looking for an individual, with a catering background, wanting to make the next step in their career. The role will involve working in our cafe on a day to day basis, alongside our hostel teams. The kitchen manager will be leading shifts in the kitchen, including the preparation and delivery of our menu, and with overall responsibility for maintaining high standards in the kitchen, including placing orders, stock management, training of team and following health and safety regulations. They will work alongside the Hostel Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure our business goals are met., Our Kitchen managers are responsible for supporting the management of an operational budget and delivery of KPI's, supporting with a wide range of customer facing duties across the hostel, delivering an excellent service to all guests and visitors, giving them a great experience of YHA. Your day-to-day duties may include:

• 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
  
  Our kitchen manager role requires flexibility to cover different shifts and tasks. It's an advantage but not essential that our kitchen managers have worked in a face-to-face role with customers previously. Experience in hospitality or customer service would be advantageous, including the management and delivery of a quality service.
Proven experience of working with the hospitality industry would be advantageous and significant experience of food and beverage best practice is essential. Qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/ 1&2, NVQ4 or equivalent level of experience, Food Safety Level 2 Certificate are desired. Experience working knowledge of allergens and health and safety compliance requirements along with excellent numeracy skills and experience of stock control and waste principles to maximise profit is essential. Duties vary so good communication skills, excellent timekeeping and basic IT skills are advantages. Knowledge and understanding of YHA's core purpose and experience of working in a team are beneficial.
• We value lived experience just as much as previous skills and knowledge. We offer a robust induction, ongoing training, and further development, however, some of our roles will have further skills requirements. It's an advantage but not essential that our team members have experience volunteering or working with other people.
  
  Help us make a difference.
Because where you go changes who you become. YHA (England & Wales) is a leading UK charity for young people. We transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure. Whatever role you do with YHA (England & Wales) and wherever you are based, you'll make a positive difference to the lives of young people who need our support. Our teams are based across England and Wales - in our hostels, at our National Office in Matlock, Derbyshire, or in remote/hybrid roles anywhere in the UK. Working for a charity like YHA (England & Wales) could see you greeting guests in the centre of London, running activities for schools in the Lake District or making beds in a 800-year-old castle. You could be planning our fundraising events, managing our properties, handling our finances or helping to shape the direction of YHA's future. Working at YHA (England & Wales) is rewarding in lots of ways and what you do here really counts. That is why we offer our employees many great benefits. Looking for additional training or professional development? Wondering about what perks you can look forward to at YHA (England & Wales)? You're in the right place to find out all about our benefits.

YHA South Downs is located in the South Downs National Park, on the A26 between Lewes and Newhaven. We are located right next to Southease train station! We are looking for team to join us for the busy summer season. Located in a converted farmhouse, YHA South Downs has 68 beds in the hostel as well as LandPods, Pods and Bell Tents. We host many guests from school groups to individuals walking the South Downs Way. We also have a busy cafe that is open to the public. What can YHA offer you? YHA South Downs is somewhere a little different, certainly not your average employer. YHA offers a fantastic benefits package including:
• We pay £12.44 an hour on a permanent contract.
• You will get access to YHA's staff discount and cashback 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.