Job Ref: DAK1170

Branch: Dakota Manchester Airport

Location: Dakota Manchester Airport, Manchester

Salary/Benefits: Earnings are to £16.17 including average anticipated tronc.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Fully flexible shifts, working any 5 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract with typical hours 30 hours per week for full time and 18 hours per week for part time.

Posted date: 05/04/2026

Closing date: 07/05/2026

We are Seeking a trained and passionate Bar Tender to join our Bar team, with a planned start date of 1st June 2026. 

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE 

Earnings are to £16.17 including average anticipated tronc. 

We are looking for both full time and part time positions. 

Full time - Permanent contract with typical hours of 30 hours per week. Usually shifts will be 16:00-00:00 midweek and 16:00-01:00 weekend, working any 5 days out of 7. 

Part Time - Permanet contract with typical hours of 18 hours per week. Usually shifts will be 16:00-00:00 midweek and 16:00-01:00 weekend,, working any 3 days out of 7. 

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve drinks in accordance with our menu specifications, including classic and signature cocktails. Complete bar set up at the start of a service, including preparing garnishes, stocking glassware and cleaning duties. 
• Carry out full bar close-down procedure, ensuring the bar has been fully cleaned down and prepared ready for the following shift
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.
• Drive sales through excellent service, genuine guest engagement, and personalised recommendations. 
• Support the bar floor team proactively when required.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

•  A minimum of one years working experience in a Bar environment.  
• Strong foundational knowledge of mixing classic cocktails.
• Understanding of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided. 
• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.  
• Ability to work efficiently 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 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 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. 

 

APPLY

Please send us your up to date CV.

We’re preparing to open our largest hotel yet, Dakota Manchester Airport, launching in early summer 2026. This brand-new property will feature our signature Bar & Grill and deliver the exceptional guest experience Dakota is known for.