Seasonal Team Member - Ringwood, Hampshire

Join Our Seasonal Team - Embrace the Opportunity

YHA New Forest Welcomes You to a Unique Place of Work!

Are you looking for flexible work opportunities during the months of May - November 2024? YHA New Forest offers a range of exciting contract options available to suit your needs.

The hostel is nestled in the heart of the Forest and was refurbished in 2017, it as set within beautiful grounds on the edge of Burley village. We take pride in offering a high standard of customer service throughout the season

Our hostel offers an entirely distinctive workplace, far from the ordinary office setting. At YHA New Forest, we believe in valuing our team members and ensuring they have access to great perks:

• Competitive hourly rate: We offer a pay of £11.44 per hour, 10 - 42.5 hours per week on a flexible contract.
• Exclusive benefits: Enjoy access to YHA's staff discount and cashback portal, allowing you to save on your everyday purchases.
• Free YHA Membership: Receive a complimentary YHA Membership each year.
• Travel and adventure: Discover new places with 10 free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family members.

There's a multitude of advantages to being part of the YHA team. To explore more about the benefits we offer, visit our YHA Jobs website today. Join us for a unique work experience and discover the YHA difference for yourself.

The Role: A Season of Versatility

As a Seasonal Team Member, you have the opportunity to embrace a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall guest experience. Your adaptability is at the heart of our mission.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing warm hospitality and great customer service to all our customers, members and guests.
• Working on reception and offering insights about the hostel and the local area, ensuring every guest feels informed and welcomed.
• Utilising our systems for efficient guest check-ins and check-outs and food & beverage sales and service.
• Carrying out cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring a comfortable and clean environment for all guests.
• Assisting in the preparation of food in the kitchen and serving food and drinks with genuine warmth, hospitality, and pride that will influence in more sales. Suggesting enjoying dinner with us or offering a beverage or dessert as you assist with table service, ensuring a diverse and welcoming experience for all guests.

What Skills and Experience We Value

We value lived experiences just as much as previous skills and knowledge. We offer a robust induction, ongoing training, and further development, recognising that our roles can vary. While some positions may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Good communication skills and basic IT proficiency are advantageous. Excellent time management is essential in our dynamic environment.

Ready to Join Us?

If this opportunity resonates with you, we invite you to submit your CV and complete our brief application form. Feel free to attach a cover letter to further express your unique qualifications and experiences. If you require any assistance, our YHA Jobs website's contact page is available to support you.

Discover YHA

To explore the YHA charity, our unique culture, rich heritage, and more, please visit our jobs website. Our primary strategic priority is to make YHA accessible for all, an essential part of our charitable mission. We actively seek to build diverse teams and extend a warm welcome to applicants from all backgrounds. To find out more about this you can visit the EDI section of our website.

Learn More About Us

To gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to be a part of YHA, visit the 'Working for YHA' pages on our YHA Jobs website.

Join YHA, and let's embark on this incredible journey together. Your unique perspective and experiences are valuable assets to our inclusive community.

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