Dakota Hotel based in SOUTH QUEENSFERRY are seeking a creative Chef and hard-working individuals to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Junior Sous Chef .
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £15.55 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £ 30,322 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, working any 4 days out of 7 including working evenings and weekends.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Be confident in working a busy service and display a willingness to support across different areas of the Kitchen.
Supporting the Head and Sous Chef in running aspects of the Kitchen including leading a smooth and busy service.
Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.
Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively and positively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
Have a passion and display a willingness to train junior Chefs and apprentices in an open working environment of ongoing improvement.
Strictly adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation following best practice at all times and leading the team to do so consistently. Complete due diligence documentation to maintain our high food audit scores.
Display a willingness to continuously learn and improve your skills as a professional Chef.
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:
Special discounts on stays 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, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
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
Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
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. Dakotas 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, Manchester and Newcastle with Manchester Airport coming soon and more 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 Caterers Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last two years, where our inclusive culture was spotlighted.
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 five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by The Caterer to the Top 30 under 30 in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent.
Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle| Manchester Airport (coming soon)
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 4 years professional cooking experience in restaurant of a high calibre.
Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
Be hardworking and a team-player.
Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
Trained and knowledgeable in food hygiene to level 2 or above, HACCP and allergens, although full training will be provided.
A minimum of 1 years experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous.
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.
For more information on our luxury hotel, v isit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota wed love to hear from you!
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