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Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferryare seeking
a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Commis Chef.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £14.05 per hour, paid weekly
equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £ 27,397 (inclusive of the
anticipated tronc payment).
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 40 hours per week
and typical shifts will be 10am until 10pm, working any 4 or 5 days out of 7, including working evenings & weekends.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare foods according to the specification set out by the Senior Chef on duty and to a high standard.
To be proactive in suggesting ways to improve our offerings to the Head Chef.
To be flexible in your work and assist fellow team members as required .
To undertake the role of a Kitchen Porter as and when required to do so.
To be aware of the business on the books and covers expected for all services each day.
Manage your assigned workload for the day, preparing all necessary food items ahead of service, forecasting usage so you do not run short or result in wastage.
To be knowledgeable on the current menu to allow you to work in any assigned section of the kitchen.
To work alongside senior chefs to develop your skills and cooking abilities.
To support senior chefs during the running of service .
Prepare food items using the correct chopping board in line with food safety practices.
Rotate prepared stock in the most efficient way possible.
Be aware of all allergens on the current menu and be knowledgeable on where allergens information is stored .
Participate in daily kitchen meetings to foster open communication, share feedback, and celebrate team achievements, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
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
- free private mental health support and counselling sessions
- video GP consultations and private prescription services
- 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
* £200 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, 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,with Newcastle coming
in 2025 andmore in our 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 and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best
Employers in Hospitality for the last five years in a row. We were also
featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to
Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the Spotlight Award for Best Places to
Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.
As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have
award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering
continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our
leaders have been promoted internally and, for four consecutive years, a member
of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded byThe Caterer to
the ‘Top 30 under 30’in the industry, demonstrating our success in
developing talent.
Eurocentral| Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle
Our location,
Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by
train (15min walk from Dalmeny Train Station) and bus (frequent stops at
Ferrymuir Retail Park).
We also offer
complimentary parking for both employees and guests. We at Dakota Edinburgh are a 130-bedroom
boutique hotel with a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style Grill, as
well as three events spaces.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:
* A minimum of 1 years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a Commis Chef.
* Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.
* 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
Please send us your up to date CV.
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learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love
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For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:
* Website
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