Job description

Dakota Hotel based in Edinburgh are seeking an outgoing individual with waiting experience for the role of Restaurant Waiter / Waitress to deliver exceptional service to our guests.

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.

CONTRACT AND REWARD

Earnings are up to £11.70 per hour, paid weekly, equating to a possible gross annual salary of £14,600 if working 24 hours.

The role carries a permanent contract of 18 to 24 hours per week and typical shifts will be working any 3 to 5 days out of 7, including working weekends.

Benefits include:

Fantastic bedroom rates starting and discounts off dining at Dakota.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program ran by BHSF (up to March 2023) which includes free private mental health support and counselling, video GP consultation and private prescription services, and online fitness resources and health assessment as well as access to the Smart Spending app to enjoy shopping discounts.
Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
Accredited, certified training given on employment including in COVID19 Safety, GDPR, and Health & Safety.
Meals on duty and uniforming.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out the role of a section waiter/waitress, providing table service, taking guest orders and running large trays of delicious food to guest tables.
Provide the highest levels of guest service, offering personalised dish and beverage recommendations, and delivering a memorable dining experience.
Work closely with the Bar and Kitchen team to ensure the effective flow of communication.
To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to enhance the guest experience.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

At least 1 year working experience, ideally in a hospitality environment.
Having previous waiting or coffee shop experience is strongly preferred.
Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
Ability to work at pace and be physically active for the duration of your shift.
Willing and able to pour, serve and sell alcohol.
Be able to be physically active in your role, standing for much of your shift and working at pace.
An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

APPLY

To apply, please send us your up to date CV.

For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit us on our social pages linked above.

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