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14.07.2025
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Job Description:
Dakota Hotel, based in South Queensferry, is seeking a hard-working individual for a cleaning-based role as a Kitchen Porter.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earn £13.50 per hour, paid weekly, with a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £12,636 (including anticipated tronc payment).
The role offers a contract of at least 18 hours per week, with shifts on any 3 days out of 7, including early (7am-3pm) and late (5pm-midnight) shifts, and includes weekends.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Wash all pots, pans, crockery, glassware, and cutlery throughout the day.
* Store and organize all clean items, ensuring chefs have all required equipment.
* Perform daily clean-downs of the Employee Break Room and deep clean the Kitchen twice daily.
* Keep Back of House areas clear and maintain cleanliness of bin store areas daily.
* Follow waste disposal and recycling procedures, maintaining the waste storage area.
* Adhere to health and safety procedures, especially regarding waste and manual handling.
* Handle chemicals safely and maintain high standards in food preparation areas.
BENEFITS
Join a positive culture with opportunities for development and benefits including:
* 40% off stays at any Dakota
* 25% off drinks and dining at any Dakota
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health support, video GP, private prescriptions, rewards)
* Discounted gift cards
* Support from Mental Health Champions
* Additional holiday on your first anniversary
* Flexible working options
* Meals on duty and uniform provided
* £200 referral bonus
* £10 bonus for mentions on TripAdvisor
* Free bi-annual eye tests for screen users
* Certified training in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, Health & Safety
* Access to external learning resources
* Ongoing professional development with appraisals and personal development plans
ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS
Dakota is a UK-based lifestyle brand with stylish hotels, brasseries, and cocktail bars. We started with boutique hotels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, now expanding to other cities. Known for excellent guest service, we have received multiple awards including The Caterer’s Top 15 Employers and the Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Our internal training fosters career growth, with many leaders promoted internally.
Locations include Eurocentral, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. Our Edinburgh location offers easy access via train and bus, with free parking. We are a 130-bedroom boutique hotel with a bar, grill, and event spaces.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum two years experience in cleaning or cooking roles
* Hard-working, able to work at pace
* Reliable and independent
* Health and safety or chemical handling training is beneficial but provided
* Physically active, able to stand for long periods
* Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
* Detail-oriented and task-focused
* Flexible with shift patterns
* Researches our brand and demonstrates genuine interest
HOW TO APPLY
Send your up-to-date CV. Visit our Careers page to explore current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Dakota Hotels Instagram or Dakota Edinburgh Instagram.
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