Pastry Chef

VACANCY 

Set to transform The Piccadilly Basin, Dakota Manchester has announced it will open to guests in May 2019, promising to be the city’s most anticipated and luxurious hotel.

Situated on Ducie Street, close to Piccadilly Station in an eight-story purpose-built structure, Dakota Manchester will offer a quality of hotel unparalleled in Manchester, complete with beautiful spaces, luxurious details and waterside views. An onsite chauffeur service and a team of dedicated butlers will be available for all guests.

Dakota will be home to 137 luxury bedrooms, including 27 suites - the most in the city, a destination cocktail bar with Champagne room, and a brasserie style grill with private dining rooms.

We are seeking a creative and skilled Pastry Chef to join our team in March 2019.

CONTRACT AND REWARD

The role carries a permanent contract for 45 hours per week, working any 5 days from 7. Earnings are between £25,000-£28,000pa based on the individuals' experience.

Perks include:

–Fantastic bedroom rates starting from £40 per night

–30% off dining at Dakota

–Access to Perkbox discounts including free mobile phone insurance, free Nero coffee, £5 cinema tickets, and 9% off ASOS (for 2019)

–£50 gift voucher on every anniversary of your employment

–Accredited, certified training given on employment in: Food Hygiene level 2, Health & Safety, Alcohol Responsibility

–Meals on duty and uniforming

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota 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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include:

–Be responsible for managing and running the pastry section of the kitchen and driving the dessert offering within the business alongside the Head Chef.

–Be confident in working in a busy professional kitchen and experienced in running their own section.

–Prepare, cook, and present all dishes to the Dakota standard. Be part of the dessert menu development process and train colleagues within the kitchen to the correct specifications.

–Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front of house team.

–Adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.

–Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the Kitchen.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

–At least 3years working experience working in a professional high caliber kitchen in a pastry role.

–Creative and have some experience in contributing to menu development.

–A driven individual with a passion of food.

–Flexible in working shift patterns required.

–Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the role as well as their ability to show a long-term commitment to the brand as a real team player.

APPLY

To apply, please email us your up-to-date C.V. For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:

–Instagram @dakotahotelsuk and @dakotahotel_mcr

–Trip Advisor

–Facebook page