Join to apply for the Festive Waiter / Waitress role at Dakota Hotels.
Location: Dakota Newcastle, Newcastle city centre
Dakota Newcastle will host our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.
Contract and pay
* Role is zero-hour, fixed-term contract (17 November 2025 – 2 January 2026).
* Pay rate is national minimum wage plus tronc payments, which are at least £1.00 per hour.
* Typical shifts start at 5:00 PM, including 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.
* 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 Newcastle:
* We’re hosting walk-in interviews on Thursday 30 October, between 12:00 and 16:00—no appointment needed. Just bring your CV and proof of right to work (ID).
* Prefer to plan ahead? Apply via this advert to secure a pre-booked interview slot for Thursday 30 October, between 12:00 and 16:00.
* If successful, you’ll need to be available for induction and training on Friday 14 November, from 10:00 to 17:00.
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 our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. We have expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle with Manchester Airport coming soon and more in our pipeline. Dakota aims to deliver attentive and genuine guest service.
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 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 pride in 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.
More details
For more information, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities. You can also visit:
* Website
* Dakota Hotels Instagram
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