Assistant Breakfast Manager


Company:	Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)
Salary:	£13.71 to £16.71 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Ref: DAK1421

Branch: Dakota Newcastle

Location: Dakota Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary/Benefits: Estimated earnings £16.71, including £13.71 basic pay and £2.50 average tronc. Tronc is variable and not guaranteed.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Shifts will typically be 6:00am-1:00pm or 6:00am-3:00pm, working 5 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract with a minimum of 35 hours per week

Posted date: 24/10/2026

Closing date: 24/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic hospitality professional for the role of Assistant Breakfast Manager. This full-time position involves leading our Breakfast team, supporting the Breakfast Manager, and ensuring every guest receives exceptional service.

Estimated earnings of £16.21 per hour, comprising a basic hourly rate of £13.71 plus average anticipated tronc. Team members in this role at Dakota Newcastle received an average of £2.50 per hour in tronc over the 12 months to October 2026. Tronc payments are variable, non-contractual and not guaranteed.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Breakfast Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Breakfast department, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.

Lead, and motivate the Breakfast team, delegating tasks and maintaining high service standards.

Deliver exceptional guest experiences through proactive, and attentive service.

Assist with rota planning, time recording, stock control and departmental administration.

Ensure all team members are trained, supported and working in line with Dakota standards and values.

Monitor Food safety, allergen compliance and health & safety standards throughout the department.

Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally, aiming to exceed expectations.

Support the operation of private dining, meetings, and events as required.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

At least 1 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a hospitality environment.

A confident and approachable leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.

Ability to work 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 & Newcastle. Our newest hotel is at Manchester Airport, with our next opening in York expected early 2028 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 six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last three years running.

As 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 five 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.?

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Please send us your up to date CV.

ABOUT DAKOTA NEWCASTLE

Ideally situated on the Quayside, our hotel boasts 118 bedrooms including 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle hosts our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.

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 our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airport with more in our pipeline. 

As 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 five 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. 

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