Head Kitchen Porter

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking a motivated and hard-working individual to lead our team of kitchen porters in the cleaning-based role of Head Kitchen Porter. 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.CONTRACT AND REWARDThe role carries a permanent contract of a minimum 37.5 hours per week and typical shifts will be 08:00-15:00 or 18:00-00:00, working any 5 days out of 7 including working weekends.Earnings are £11.30 per hour, paid weekly. Benefits include:–Fantastic bedroom rates starting and discounts off dining at Dakota. –Access to our Employee Assistance Program ran by BHSF (up to March 2023) which includes free private mental health support and counselling, video GP consultation and private prescription services, and online fitness resources and health assessment as well as access to the Smart Spending app to enjoy shopping discounts.–Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.–Accredited, certified training given on employment including in COVID19 Safety, GDPR, and Health & Safety. –Meals on duty and uniforming. ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELSDakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, 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.Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards. PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES·  To comply with all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation and ensure that your team does the same. ·  To carry out the stock take of chemicals and PPE for the kitchen, overseeing that adequate stocks are in place and chemical costs are efficient. · To carry Kitchen Porter duties including cleaning dishes throughout the da and removing waste from the kitchen.·  Store and organize all clean items, ensuring the Chefs have all required equipment.·  Carry out a clean down of the Employee Break Room daily and a deep clean of the Kitchen twice daily.·  Ensure the Back of House areas are clear from obstruction and maintain the bin store areas, ensuring they are clean and cleared daily communicating with the Duty Manager any scheduled pick up's that have not been done. ·  Follow the correct waste disposal and recycling procedures, maintaining the waste storage area within the hotel.·  Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times particularly pertaining to the handling of waste and manual handling.·  Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines and best practice relating to the immaculate upkeep of food preparation areas.APPLICANT REQUIREMENTSThe successful applicant will have/be:• Hard-working individual who is able to work at pace.• A reliable and dependable individual who is able to work well alone.• Previous working experience in a cleaning or cooking role is preferred.• Previous training in health and safety or chemical handling is beneficial but not required as this training will be provided upon starting.• Physically able to be physically active and be standing for the entirety of your shift.• 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. APPLYTo apply, please send us your up to date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:–Website–Instagram: @dakotahotelsuk or @dakotahotel_edb–Trip Advisor: Dakota Edinburgh–Facebook page: Dakota Edinburgh