Bar & Grill Assistant

Dakota Leeds; Ledston; On-site; GBP 2,076,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Special discounts on stays/dining

Referral bonuses

Additional anniversary holiday

Meals on duty

Uniforming provided

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Career development

Job summary

Dakota Leeds is seeking a Bar & Grill Assistant to deliver attentive service in the bar and grill. The role focuses on evening shifts with a permanent contract and part-time hours (10 hours per week).

The successful candidate will have hospitality experience, strong communication, and a proactive approach, with the ability to pour, serve and promote our brand. Join a team prioritising positivity and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working experience in hospitality.
• Previous waiting or coffee shop experience preferred.
• Outgoing with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and be proactive during shifts.
• Willing to pour, serve and sell alcohol.
• Enthusiastic and promote a positive culture.
• Detail-oriented with flexible shift availability.
• Research to understand our brand and team values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive bar/table service, take orders, and serve food/drinks.
• Provide personalised drink recommendations to guests.
• Coordinate with Restaurant and Reception for smooth communication.
• Maintain knowledge of menu options and allergens.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Outgoing personality

Pace & proactivity

Alcohol service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Bar & Grill Assistant Dakota Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Ref: DAK1299

Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £15.07 per hour including average anticipated tronc

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract with typical hours 10 hours per week

Posted date: 30/07/2026

We are Seeking an outgoing individual with waiting experience for the role of Bar Waiter / Waitress to deliver exceptional service to our guests. This full-time role involves working primarily evening shifts, making it ideal for individuals who may have day-time commitments.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver attentive table service within the bar, taking guest orders, and delivering food and drinks to guest tables.
• Creating memorable guest experiences through genuine conversation and personalised drink recommendations.
• Work closely with the Restaurant and Reception team to ensure the flow of communication.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• At least 1 year working experience, ideally in a hospitality environment.
• Having previous waiting or coffee shop experience is strongly preferred.
• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.
• 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.

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 LEEDS

Our location, 8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN, ideally located on Greek Street, we are just a 5min walk from Leeds Train Station. We are also easily accessible by bus, close to the east parade bus link and within a 10min walk from Leeds Bus Station. We are an 94-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar with a champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill.

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 our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airport 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 six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last three years running.

As 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 five 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.