Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Title - Deputy Hospitality Manager

Reports to - Hospitality Manager

Hours - 5 days per week inc. 2 weekends per month

Contract - Fixed-term seasonal role, March - end of October

At CYE we have built a reputation for excellent provision of exciting and adventurous activities. As a Christian organisation, we share the gospel in what we do and how we work, therefore it is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a committed Christian. Have a look at our website, www.cye.org.uk, give us a call, or come and see us in action!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To serve God through the work of CYESC, supporting the Hospitality Manager in fulfilling the mission and objectives by following the policies, 'basis of faith', and values defined by the Trustees. To take a lead role in ensuring high housekeeping standards across all accommodation and staff areas. To assist in menu planning, food preparation, and delivery, bringing creativity and passion to every meal. To maintain hygiene, safety, and efficiency in all catering and housekeeping operations.

PERSONAL PRIORITIES

Maintain regular personal Bible reading and prayer, growing spiritually and contributing to the team's spiritual life. Participate in fellowship with a local church and attend services when possible. Build healthy, collaborative relationships with other CYESC staff. Engage actively in CYESC staff and discipleship meetings as agreed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping Lead

Take responsibility for ensuring all accommodation, staff areas, showers, toilets, and Thwaites House meet CYESC's standards of cleanliness and readiness. Oversee housekeeping staff or volunteers, providing guidance and supervision to maintain high standards. Ensure housekeeping supplies are available, organised, and ordered as necessary, including liaising with cleaners and laundry contractors. Undertake deep cleaning and other housekeeping tasks as needed, especially during quieter periods. Report redecorating or maintenance needs to the Maintenance Manager and support the execution of necessary work. Monitor laundry and bedding systems, ensuring timely collection and return.

Catering Support

Assist the Hospitality Manager in menu planning, ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and creatively prepared. Prepare and cook meals, demonstrating creativity and passion for food, while delegating tasks as appropriate. Supervise the laying, clearing, and cleaning of tables, meal serving, and washing up, maintaining realistic, high standards. Maintain galley hygiene, equipment cleanliness, and safe storage of food, following all food safety regulations. Keep informed of Safer Food Better Business requirements and support compliance.

General Support

Contribute to the ongoing development of efficient systems for both catering and housekeeping. Support the training, motivation, and supervision of assistants relating to work allocation, guidance, and review. Assist in ensuring health and safety of visitors, staff, and third parties in all catering and domestic areas. Provide informal pastoral support to team members within appropriate boundaries.

AUTHORITY

To maintain and enforce housekeeping standards across all areas. To determine safe and effective practices in galley and housekeeping operations in collaboration with the Hospitality Manager. To order supplies for catering and housekeeping within agreed budgets and highlight additional needs to the Hospitality Manager. To supervise staff or volunteers in both catering and housekeeping tasks, maintaining safe and effective working environments.

Person Specification

Essential

Committed Christian, able to support and live out the Christian ethos of CYE Sailing Centre (

GOR

). Willing to pray and engage in Christian community life.

Strong commitment to high housekeeping standards with good attention to detail. Experience of cleaning or maintaining accommodation or communal spaces.

Genuine passion for cooking and providing good, satisfying meals for groups. Practical kitchen experience and understanding of food hygiene.

Able to organise tasks, manage time well, and keep areas clean, stocked, and ready in a busy environment.

Able to work well in a team and supervise or guide assistants and volunteers with encouragement and clarity.

Practical, flexible, positive attitude; physically able to undertake cleaning, lifting, and long days during the season.

Desirable

Experience of serving in a Christian organisation or residential ministry setting.

Experience overseeing housekeeping systems or supervising cleaners/volunteers.

Experience cooking creatively for larger groups or within budget constraints.

Experience improving or developing housekeeping or catering systems.

Seasonal or residential work experience.

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate

Full UK driving licence

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Have you catered for large groups before
Experience:

catering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/02/2026
Expected start date: 02/03/2026