Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking
a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Chef de Partie.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings
are £14.55 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual
salary of £28,400 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).
The role carries a
permanent contract of a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, this role will typically work between the
hours of 10:00-22:00,
working any 5 days out of 7,
including working weekends.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be
confident in working a busy service and be able to run at least two different
sections within the kitchen.
* 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.
* Carry
out prep work throughout any allocated section of the kitchen with the ability
to maintain excellent knife skills.
* Be
able to multi-task and work through busy service times.
* Carry
out a full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working
environment.
* Be
committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively
communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.
* A
strong understanding and ability to adhere to Health & Safety and Food
Hygiene legislation.
* Display
a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen.
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 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 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 by The 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 2 years professional cooking experience in a full-service
restaurant as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef.
* Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish
and meats.
* Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
* Be hardworking and a team-player.
* Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training
in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures
will be given.
* 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.
Visit our Careers page to
learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love
to hear from you!
For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:
* Website
* Dakota Hotels Instagram or Dakota Edinburgh Instagram
*
Trip Advisor
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Facebook page