Hospitality Team Member
YHA Ennerdale, Cat Crag, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AX
Seasonal, flexible contract - July to October 2026
0 - 25 hours per week
£12.71 per hour (applies to all, including those under the age of 21)
Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality? YHA Ennerdale are looking for a Hospitality Team Member to join their team! This is a rare chance to work at the unique off-grid YHA Ennerdale, situated in one of the most remote and beautiful valleys in the English lake District.
Duties will include reception, catering and housekeeping. The position would suit someone keen to work within a small team at a small hostel, delivering a high standard of service and hospitality. There may also be some shifts working at YHA Black Sail, when the need arises.
The nearest shop is 11 miles away, so having your own transport is highly beneficial. Please note, no accommodation is available for this role.
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 in 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, include 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
Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for people who bring them to life in their everyday work
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. For more information about how we are creating an inclusive workplace please visit our jobs website.
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.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website. If you need any assistance, please email [email protected]
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].
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
