Weekend Breakfast Assistant

Dakota Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Staff discounts

Annual leave reward

Job summary

Dakota Edinburgh is seeking a Breakfast Assistant for weekend mornings to greet guests, serve tea, coffee and toast, and take breakfast orders.

This role is ideal for those with early starts and a sociable, outgoing personality who can work at pace and deliver friendly, efficient service while collaborating with the Bar and Kitchen teams.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in hospitality preferred.
• Experience in waiting or coffee shop is strongly preferred.
• Sociable with early morning start willingness.
• Effective communication and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and serve tea, coffee and toast, then take breakfast orders.
• Act as section waiter/waitress with table service and tray carrying.
• Provide personalised recommendations and a memorable dining experience.
• Coordinate with Bar and Kitchen for smooth service flow.
• Know the breakfast menu and allergens to assist guests.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication

Team player

Early morning readiness

Job description

We are seeking a morning person and outgoing personality for the role of Breakfast Assistant to work our Breakfast service on Saturdays & Sundays. Typically finishing by 12pm, this role is ideal for those with evening and midweek commitments.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet all guests as they come into the Grill, 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 level of knowledge of our current breakfast menu to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens presence in dishes.

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.
• A sociable person who enjoys early morning starts.
• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and be proactive 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.

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.