Dakota Hotel based in Leeds
City Centre are seeking an a trained Bartender to join our Bar team.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
The role carries a permanent
contract of a minimum of 32 hours per week, working any 4 days out of 7 including
working weekends. Earnings are £12.90 per hour.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* To
make drinks in accordance with our menu specifications including mixing
cocktails and hot drinks such as lattes with coffee art.
* Carry
out bar set up at the start of a service including preparing garnishes,
glassware and cleaning duties. Additionally, at the end of your shift, ensure
the bar has been fully cleaned down and prepared ready for the following shift.
* To
have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to
offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.
* Drive sales through service as
well as by sincere guest recognition. To be proactive in assisting the bar
floor team if required.
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
o free private mental health
support and counselling sessions
o video GP consultations and
private prescription services
o 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
Dakota is a growing UK-based
lifestyle brand with five locations, soon growing to seven. We are known for
our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills, upscale wine & cocktail
Bars, and above all, our team.
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, soon opening in Newcastle city centre and by
Manchester Airport (and more in the pipeline!).
Dakota is synonymous for
delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working
individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards with
colleagues who are, quite simply, great to work alongside! Our team members are
not just recruited due to their skills and experience, but also due to their
individualities and flair. We believe that recruiting team members who’s
personalities embody our culture and have an enthusiastic attitude is the key
to creating a great place to be, for both our team and our guests.
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! We are driven to be our best selves, with learning,
development and internal progression opportunities being at the core of how we
keep our team motivated.
Our location, 8 Russell St,
Leeds LS1 5RN, 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 94-bedroom luxury
hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar with a champagne room, and
brasserie-style Grill.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will
have/be:
* A
minimum of one years working experience in a Bar environment.
* A
strong foundation of knowledge in how to make classic cocktails.
* Ability
to make coffees such as lattes and cappuccinos.
* Understanding
of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided.
* 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.