Bar & Grill Assistant

Company: Dakota Edinburgh

Location:
Queensferry
EH30 9QZ

Date Posted: 2025-09-03 21:01:47

Salary: Up to £14.30 per hour

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Dakota Hotel based in SOUTH QUEENSFERRY are seeking an outgoing individual with waiting experience for the role of BAR & GRILL ASSISTANT to deliver exceptional service to our guests. Working predominantly evening shifts, this role is ideal for individuals who may have day-time commitments.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

Earnings are up to £14.30 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £26,026 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment). 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 35 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7 including working  evenings and weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Carry out the role of a section waiter/waitress, providing table service, taking guest orders and running large trays of delicious 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 team to ensure the effective flow of communication. 
  • To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to enhance the guest experience. 

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 

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.
  


Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry.
Our location 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 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: 

  •   At least 1 year working experience, ideally in a hospitality environment. 

  • Ability to work at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.

  • Willing and able to pour, serve and sell alcohol.  

  • Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills. 

  • 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.  

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Please send us your up to date CV.  

For more information on our luxury hotel, visit our Careers page to learn about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to hear from you! 

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