Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Dakota Hotel based in Eurocentral by Motherwell are seeking a skilled chef and hard‑working individual to join our kitchen team in the role of Chef de Partie.

Located 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 and 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 City Link 900 route, only 20 minutes from Buchanan St Bus Station directly to our hotel.

Earnings are £14.40 per hour, inclusive of anticipated tronc, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £31,500. The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 42 hours per week working any five days out of seven.

• 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
• Online fitness resources
• Access to the Smart Spending App to enjoy shopping discounts
• Access to the My Mind Pal app
• Support from our in‑house Mental Health Champions
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Family‑friendly flexible working options
• Meals on duty and uniforming
• £150 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.

Dakota is a growing UK‑based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasseries 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 with delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard‑working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.

• Be confident in working a busy service and be able to run at least two different sections within the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food, bar snacks, events and guest amenities.
• 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.
• Carry out a full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment.
• Be committed to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with all members of the kitchen and front‑of‑house team.
• A strong understanding and ability to adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the kitchen.

• A minimum of 2 years professional cooking experience in a full‑service restaurant as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking and a team‑player.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.
• Have experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Be able to be physically active in your role, standing for much of your shift and working at pace.
• 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.

To apply, please send us your up‑to‑date CV. For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:

• Website
• Instagram: @dakotahotelsuk or @
• Trip Advisor:
  Dakota Eurocentral
• Facebook page:
  Dakota Eurocentral

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