Bartender - Dakota Hotels : Job Details

Dakota Hotels Newcastle are seeking a talented Bartender to join our team. 

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are up to £13.46 per hour, based on NMW and inclusive of the forecasted Tronc amount for this role. 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 35 hours per week and typical shifts will be working any 5 days out of 7. This role will include working weekends. 

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To make drinks 

  in accordance with

   our menu specifications including mixing cocktails and hot drinks such as lattes with coffee art.

• Carry out 

  bar

  set up at the start of a service including preparing garnishes, 

  glassware

   and cleaning duties. Additionally, a

  t the end of your shift, ensure the 

  bar

  has been fully cleaned down and prepared ready for the following shift.

• To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens 

  present

  .

• Drive sales through service as well as by sincere guest recognition. 

  To be proactive in 

  assisting

   the 

  bar

  floor team if 

  required

  .

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 

Dakota Hotels are coming to Newcastle city centre in early 2025. 

Ideally situated by the Gateshead Millennium Bridge on the quayside, our hotel will boast 118 bedrooms including stunning 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle will host our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be: 

• A minimum of one years working experience in a 

  Bar

  environment

  .  

• A strong foundation

   of knowledge in how to make classic cocktails.

• Ability to make coffees such as lattes and cappuccinos. 

• Understanding of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided. 

• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills

  .  

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

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

• Be able to be physically active in your role,