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YHA York—·York, United Kingdom
Seasonal Hospitality Team Member
£12.71 / hour15–42.5 h a weekStarts 2 Nov 2026
Ad posted on 14 Oct 2026
About the hostel
YHA York is a youth hostel run by YHA England & Wales, located on Water End in the Clifton area of York.
The job
A seasonal, flexible team member role covering every part of the hostel's guest operation, from the front desk to food service. It runs from early November 2026 to the end of July 2027. Staff accommodation is not offered with this role.
What you'll do
- Look after guests and deliver good customer service
- Work on reception, handling check-ins and check-outs
- Sell and serve food and drinks
- Help prepare food
- Help with housekeeping
Schedule
Between 15 and 42.5 hours a week on a flexible contract; you need to be able to cover a range of shifts.
Pay and perks
- £12.71 an hour
- 10 free nights a year in YHA hostels for you and up to three friends or relatives
- Staff discount and cashback platform
- Free annual YHA membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training provided
Who they're looking for
- Someone who has dealt with customers face to face
- A team player
- Punctual and flexible across shifts
- Able to cope with busy periods and juggle competing tasks
- Understands what YHA stands for and lives its HEART values
- Start
- 2 Nov 2026
- Hours
- 15–42.5 h/week
- Pay
- £12.71 / hour
- Contract
- Seasonal contract
- Commitment
- 9 months (until 31 July 2027)
- Bed
- No accommodation
Where you'll work
YHA York · 42 Water End, Clifton, York YO30 6LP
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