Kitchen Manager - YHA Whitby
Permanent, Full-Time - 42.5 hours/week
£29,017 - £33,695 per annum
Optional 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 Doing
As 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 smoothly
Preparing and serving food to YHA's high standards
Ensuring cleanliness and compliance across the service area
Managing stock and minimising waste
Maximising profitability while keeping team morale high
Supporting the hostel's budget and performance goals
Who We're Looking For
We're after a motivated, experienced hospitality leader with: Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and kitchen operations
A proven track record in managing teams and delivering quality service
Experience in stock control, profit margins, and customer satisfaction
Qualifications such as NVQ Level 4, City & Guilds 706/1&2 or equivalent
Basic Microsoft Office skills for day-to-day operations
A genuine passion for making guests feel welcome - and an understanding of YHA's charitable mission
See the job description for role details and required skills.
Staff Perks & Benefits
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
Ready to Apply? Submit your CV and complete the brief application form
Shortlisted 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.
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