Restaurant Waiter/Waitress - Part Time

Restaurant Waiter/Waitress - Part Time Leeds, England

Dakota Leeds - Grill
Full Time Leeds, England 11.5 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

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


Ideally located on Greek Street, we are just a 5min walk from Leeds Train Station. We are also easily accessible by bus, close to the east parade bus link and within a 10min walk from Leeds Bus Station.



We are an 84-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar with a champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill. We are also home to Salon Privé, our first floor terrace bar overlooking Greek St.

CONTRACT AND REWARD

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 18 hours per week and typical shifts will be 17:00-23:00, working any 3 days out of 7 including weekends. Earnings are £11.50 per hour, paid weekly.


BENEFITS

Our brand has been voted within the top 15 hospitality employers of the year for the past three years, and our HR Team won ‘People Team of the Year’ 2022, so we must be doing something right! In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

–40 per cent off stays at any Dakota

–25 per cent off drinks and dining at any Dakota

–Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes

  • free private mental health support and counselling sessions
  • video GP consultations and private prescription services
  • online fitness resources
  • access to the Smart Spending App to enjoy shopping discounts

–Access to the My Mind Pal app

–Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions

–Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.

–Family-friendly flexible working options

–Meals on duty and uniform

–£150 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team

–£10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor

–Free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment

–Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety

–Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System

–Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan

–Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.


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.

INDHOTEL

Restaurant Waiter/Waitress - Part Time
Dakota Leeds - Grill

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