Duty Manager - Bar
YHA Ambleside
Permanent, flexible contract
Full time and 25-42.5 hours per week
£13.13 per hour
Staff accommodation is available at a rate of £69.83 per week
Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality management? YHA Ambleside are looking for a Bar Manager to support the Hostel Manager!
Predominantly working in the bar, you’ll support the Hostel Manager with the day-to-day management of the hostel. 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?
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’s lots more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website to find out more.
What will you be doing as Bar Manager?
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to lead the bar operations within our vibrant Youth Hostel. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing food & beverage offering, with real scope to influence the direction and development of the bar and wider F&B service.
As Bar Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the bar, managing a diverse team to deliver excellent customer service in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming environment. You’ll ensure the team operates in full compliance with all licensing laws, health & safety standards, and internal procedures.
You will also play an active role in the wider hostel team-guiding and supporting team members working in all areas of the hostel, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Part of your role will include assisting in food preparation and serving food and drinks with genuine warmth, hospitality, and pride-positively influencing the guest experience and encouraging repeat business and additional sales.
In the absence of the Hostel or Deputy Manager, you’ll deputise and take responsibility for the smooth running of the daily hostel operation, ensuring consistency, safety, and a high standard of guest service throughout.
Working as part of a larger site team, you’ll collaborate closely with hostel management to support events and initiatives that enhance the guest experience and contribute to the growth of the business.
What Skills and Experience do you need to be a Bar Manager?
Our Function Managers are responsible for the line management of the teams within their own hostels, along with the management of occasional volunteers. They are also responsible for managing the operational budget and the safeguarding of all guests.
To provide this service we are looking for candidates who have:
* Experience of working face-to-face with customers
* Experience in hospitality or customer service, including the management and delivery of a quality service
* Experience of managing a team - experience of leading others, providing guidance to members of your team (desirable)
* Food safety level 2 and APLH level 2 qualifications (desirable)
* Ability to manage varying pressures, include 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
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.