Breakfast Chef

Seeking a skilled Chef and hard‑working, morning person to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Breakfast Chef, with a planned start date of 1st June 2026.

CONTRACT & PAY

Earnings are up to £15.56 per hour, paid weekly (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).

This role carries a permanent contract with typical hours being a minimum of 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7. Usually shifts will be from 03:00am – 11:00am or 04:00am‑12:00pm.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be confident in managing and working a busy Breakfast service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef.
• Carry out prep work for breakfast service as well as setting up assigned section ahead of lunch service before handing over.
• 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.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience in a full‑service restaurant as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Willing and able to work all early morning shifts – being a morning person is advantageous!
• You are often working service singlehandedly and will need to work at pace and keep calm under pressure.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures will be given.
• 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.

HOW TO GET HERE

Dakota Manchester Airport is at 7 Enterprise Way, Manchester, M90 4AD

• Train: About a 10 minute walk from Manchester Airport station, with frequent direct services from Manchester Piccadilly and across the North West.
• Tram: Metrolink Blue Line runs from Victoria via Central Manchester to the airport main station (approximately 10 minute walk away)
• Bus: Bee Network routes (43, 103, 130, 199, 248, 288, 313, 368) serve the airport; some stop a few minutes from the hotel, others at the main station (approximately 10 minutes walk away)
• Car: No on‑site team parking; public transport is recommended.
• Cycling: Good local routes; secure bike storage available at the team entrance.

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 in‑house 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.

APPLY

Please send us your up to date CV.

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