Join to apply for the Bartender - Part time role at Dakota Hotels.
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 16 hours per week, working any 2 days out of 7 including weekends. Indicative earnings are £13.65 per hour (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment), paid weekly.
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. At the end of your shift, ensure the bar is fully cleaned down and ready for the next shift.
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to offer guests recommendations, including understanding allergens.
* Drive sales through service and by sincere guest recognition; be proactive in assisting the bar floor team if required.
Benefits
* 40% off stays at any Dakota venue.
* 25% off drinks and dining at any Dakota venue.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including free private mental health support and counselling, video GP consultations and private prescription services, and daily rewards cash‑out for shopping vouchers.
* Access to a discounted gift‑card platform.
* Support from our in‑house 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 such as 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 annual appraisal, objectives, or a personal development plan.
* Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships.
About Dakota Hotels
Dakota is a growing UK‑based lifestyle brand with six locations, soon expanding to seven. Known for stylish hotels, bustling brasseries, grills, upscale wine & cocktail bars, we pride ourselves on attentive and genuine guest service. Our team members are recruited for their skills, experience, individuality and flair, and we provide learning, development and internal progression opportunities. Our hotels include 8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN, a 5‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station, and other prime city‑centre locations across the UK.
Applicant Requirements
* A minimum of two years working as a Bartender.
* A strong foundation of knowledge in making classic cocktails.
* Understanding of responsible sale of alcohol; full training provided.
* 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; standing most of the shift.
* Enthusiastic individual who promotes a culture of positivity.
* Task‑oriented with pride for the work and attention to detail.
* Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
* Demonstrated research of our brand and genuine desire to be part of our team.
Apply
To apply, please send us your up‑to‑date CV.
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
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