We’re preparing to open our largest hotel yet, Dakota Manchester Airport, opening on 1st July 2026. This brand-new property will feature our signature Bar & Grill and deliver the exceptional guest experience Dakota is known for.
Following a very successful first phase of recruitment, we are now inviting further interest as we prepare for a second recruitment phase at the end of July, when we will continue to expand our team.
If you missed our first round, this is your opportunity to register your interest and be considered for upcoming roles.
OPPERTUNITIES AVAILABLE
We will be recruiting for permanent roles across all departments and shift patterns, including:
- Front of House: Receptionist, Concierge, Night Porters
- Housekeeping: Room Attendant/Cleaner, Linen Porters
- Food & Beverage: Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast waiting roles
- Kitchen: Commis Chef through to Sous Chef
All roles offer permanent contracts with minimum guaranteed hours.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- Submit your application and confirm your preferred department
- Tell us whether you are seeking full-time or part-time hours
- Your details will be reviewed and securely held on file
- We will contact shortlisted candidates ahead of and during our July recruitment phase
This allows us to match you to suitable opportunities as they become available.
By applying, your details will be held for up to 12 months in line with our data retention policy.
WHAT WE OFFER
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:
FINANCIAL
- Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
- Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
- Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
- Meals on duty and uniforming
WELLBEING
- 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
- Family-friendly flexible working options
- Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- 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.
APPLY
Please send us your up to date CV.
