Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Chef de Partie.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £14.55 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £34,000. 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week and typical shifts will be between the hours of 10am and 11pm, working any 4 days out of 7, including regular weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFITS

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 
    · access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
- Access to discounted gift card platform
- 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 uniforming
- £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

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!

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.

Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).

We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef.

• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.

• Be hardworking and a team-player.

• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.

• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.

• 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

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Chef de Partie.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £14.55 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £34,000. 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 45 hours per week and typical shifts will be between the hours of 10am and 11pm, working any 4 days out of 7, including regular weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFITS

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 
    · access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
- Access to discounted gift card platform
- 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 uniforming
- £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

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!

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.

Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at Ferrymuir Retail Park).

We also offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as well as three events spaces.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef.

• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.

• Be hardworking and a team-player.

• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.

• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.

• 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