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Overview
Dakota Hotel based in MOTHERWELL are seeking outgoing individuals to join our Food and Beverage team this festive season. This is a great role for someone with alternative commitments and seeking their first job. Our location at Parklands Ave, Motherwell ML1 4WQ is just off the M8 motorway in Maxim Business Park at the Eurocentral Junction. We are a 92-bedroom boutique hotel with a destination Bar & Grill restaurant and a newly built wedding events space. Complimentary parking is available for employees and guests, and there are frequent buses (CityLink 900) about 20 minutes from Buchanan St Bus Station directly to our hotel.
Contract and Pay
The role is a zero-hour, fixed-term contract (17th Nov 2025 – 2nd Jan 2026). Pay rate is national minimum wage plus tronc payments of at least £1.50 per hour. Typical shifts start at 5pm and include working weeks. You must be available to work Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Primary Role Responsibilities
* Carry out the role of a waiter/waitress in our Bar and Grill, providing table service, taking guest orders and delivering large trays of 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 teams to ensure effective communication flow.
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to enhance the guest experience.
How To Apply
To join us this festive season at Dakota Eurocentral, walk-in interviews are on Thursday 30th October, between 16:00 and 19:00 — no appointment needed. Please bring your CV and proof of right to work (ID). If you prefer, apply via this advert to secure a pre-booked interview slot for Thursday 30th October, between 16:00 and 19:00. If successful, you’ll need to be available for induction and training on Monday 10th November, from 10:00 to 16:30.
We’re excited to meet you and kick off the festive season together!
About Dakota Hotels
Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for 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 expanded into prime city centre locations and forthcoming projects. Dakota is committed to delivering attentive and genuine guest service and has been recognised in industry awards for engagement and development.
Applicant Requirements
* Waiting experience is beneficial but not required. 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 physically active in your role, standing for long periods and working at pace.
* Enthusiastic, with a positive culture mindset.
* Task oriented with pride in the work and attention to detail.
* Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of the business.
* Demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.
For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota. Alternatively please visit our Website and Dakota Hotels Instagram.
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