Commis Chef

Dakota Hotel based in Motherwell are seeking 

an eager and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Commis 

Chef.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £12.80 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £29,100 (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment). 

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out prep work throughout any

  allocated

  section of the kitchen

  with the ability to

  maintain

  excellent knife skills.

• Be able to multi-task and work through busy service times.

• Prepare, cook, and present all dishes to the Dakota standard.

• Carry out a full clean down of the kitchen and

  maintain

  an immaculate working environment.

• Be

  com

  mitted to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively

  com

  municating with all members of the 

  kitchen and front of house team.

• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.

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

BENEFITS 

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: 

• 40 per cent off stays at any Dakota  
• 25 per cent off drinks 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 
  - access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers 
• Access to discounted gift card platform 
• 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 
• £200 bonus to recommend a friend to join our team  
• £10 bonus every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor  
• Free bi-annual eye testing for users of display screen equipment 
• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment such as in Food Hygiene, Alcohol Responsibility, Data Protection, and Health & Safety 
• 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, and Manchester, with Newcastle coming in 2025 and 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. 

Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds | Manchester | Newcastle 

Our location, Parklands Ave, Motherwell ML1 4WQ, is just off the M8 motorway in Maxim Business Park at the Eurocentral Junction, we are a 92-bedroom boutique hotel which boasts a destination Bar & Grill restaurant as well as a newly built wedding events space. 

Our location is easily accessible by car and we offer complimentary parking for both employees and guests. Additionally, there are frequent buses using the CityLink 900 route, only 20 minutes from Buchanan St Bus Station directly to our hotel. 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be: 

• A minimum of 1 year of professional cooking experience in a

  full service

  restaurant or a Level 2 NVQ or Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery.

• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.

• Be hardworking and a team-player.

• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.