Dakota Hotel based in Glasgow C ity C entre are seeking a trained Bar Tender to join our Bar team. CONTRACT AND PAY RATE Earnings are up to £14.29 per hour, paid weekly (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment). The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 18 hours per week, working any 3 days out of 7. 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: 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. 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, Manchester, and Newcastle with 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, 179 W Regent St, Glasgow G2 4DP, is easily accessible by bus and train, being less than a 15min walk from Buchannan St Bus Station, Queen St and Central Station. With discounted car parking for both guests and team members at Charing Cross and Cambridge Street car parks. We are an 83-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar, Jack’s Bar, cigar terrace, champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill. 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. Understanding of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided. Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills. Willing and able to pour, serve and sell alcohol. 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 Glasgow Instagram Trip Advisor Facebook page