Dakota Hotel based in Leeds city centre are seeking a morning person and outgoing personality for the role of Breakfast Assistant to work our Breakfast service. Typically finishing by midday, this role is ideal for those with evening commitments.
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 20 hours per week and typical shifts will be vary between 06:30-12:00 daily, working any 5 days out of 7 including weekends.
Earnings are £11.50 per hour, paid weekly.
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
- Greet all guests as they come into the Grill, offering and serving tea, coffee and toast before taking their breakfast order.
- 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.
- Maintain a comprehensive level of knowledge of our current breakfast menu to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens presence in dishes.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:
- At least one year working experience working on Breakfast within a hotel
- Having previous waiting or coffee shop experience is strongly preferred.
- A sociable person who enjoys early morning starts.
- Ability to make coffees such as lattes and cappuccinos is favourable.
- Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
- Ability to work at pace and be physically active for the duration of your shift.
- 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.
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