Weekend Breakfast Assistant- 10 hours in Glasgow

Dakota Hotel based in South Queensferry are seeking a morning person and outgoing personality for the role of Breakfast Assistant. Working part‑time, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, this role is ideal for students and those with weekday commitments.

Contract & Pay Rate

Earnings are up to £14.30 per hour based on national minimum wage, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £7,441 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment) before overtime. The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 10 hours per week and typical shifts will be working 7am until 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Greet all guests as they come into the restaurant, offering and serving tea, coffee and toast before taking their breakfast order.
• 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.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of our current breakfast menu to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present in dishes.

Benefits

• 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.

Location

Our location, Ferrymuir, Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ is easily accessible by train (15 min 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 event spaces.

Applicant Requirements

• At least 1 year working experience, ideally in a hospitality environment. Having previous waiting or coffee shop experience is strongly preferred.
• A sociable person who enjoys early morning starts.
• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and be physically active for the duration 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.

How to Apply

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!