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Be part of our next chapter. Explore exciting career opportunities at Dakota Manchester Airport and discover where your talent can take you.
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At Dakota, our hiring process reflects our commitment to our culture and our team members. If you’re enthusiastic, values-driven, and eager to grow within a positive and collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
When you apply, we’ll review your CV to understand your skills, qualities, experiences, and career goals. Our People team will reach out for an informal chat, followed by one or more in-person interviews - an opportunity for us to get to know you beyond your CV and explore what a Dream Role at Dakota means to you.
Dependant on the role you're applying for you may be invited to either attend a trial shift, or undertake a practical assessment. This is a two-way street – it’s just as important for you to get a feel for our culture as it is for us to see if you’ll thrive here. If you're successful, we'll extend an offer and provide you with everything you need ahead of your start date.
Once you join us, through our Dakota Academy, we’ll provide you with a thorough induction and team onboarding. To help you settle in, you'll be assigned a buddy and invited to several check ins, ensuring you feel supported from day one.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any adjustments or assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability or other needs, please contact us at careers@dakotahotels.co.uk, by phone, or in person at the hotel you’ve applied for. Our People ' Culture Team will ensure you have an equitable and positive experience.
We sell it as a lifestyle. It is not just a hotel; it is so much more.
Words are giants, and they’re a key part of who we are. Our brand is old-school hospitality delivered with your personality.
Gauge and engage. When communication stops, problems start.
Knowledge is power but enthusiasm flicks the switch. Enjoy yourself – smiling is contagious.
We liked you, we hired you, so be yourself. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
At Dakota, our dedication to the hospitality industry infuses every aspect of our work. We firmly believe that exceptional experiences stem from exceptional individuals. That’s why we’re dedicated to continuous learning and development – because we understand that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
• Sunday Times, Best Places to Work (Top 10 Big) – 2024 & 2025
• Sunday Times, Best Places to Work Spotlight Award, Highly Recommended for Young Employees - 2025
• Sunday Times, Best Place to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees – 2024
• The Caterer, Best Places to Work in Hospitality, Top 15 – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025
• The Caterer, Acorn Award Winners – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• The Hotel Cateys – People (HR) Team of the Year – 2022
• Chief Executive’s Award by the @Institute of Hospitality – 2025
• Best Newcomer in the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association Awards – 2025
• HOSPA – Inspirational Commercial Leader of The Year (shortlist) – 2025
• HR in Hospitality – HR Team of The Year, Highly Commended & Excellence in Talent Attraction (shortlist) – 2025
• Multiple Awards – Northeast Hoteliers Association Awards -2025
• Top 100 Women in Business Scotland Awards - 2025 (shortlist)
• Scottish Bar & Pub Awards - Cocktail Bar of The Year – 2025 (shortlist)
• I Love MCR Awards - Most Loved Hotel – 2025 (shortlist)
• National Chef of The Year – Top 40 – 2025 (Semi-Finalist)
• The Catey Awards – Best Employer – 2025 (shortlist)
• Leeds Hotels & Venues Association Awards – Best Newcomer Award – 2025
• Institute of Hospitality - Chief Executive's Award 2025
• Finance Awards Northwest - Rising Star (Part-Qualified) (shortlist) -2025
• The Springboard Awards for Excellence - Best Employer Award (shortlist) – 2025
• Master Innholders - GM of The Future, Runner Up – 2024
• Marketing professional of the year – Pro-Manchester Made in Manchester Awards – 2024
• Multiple Awards – Manchester Hoteliers Association Awards – 2024
• TripAdvisor ‘Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best’ – Manchester no. 14 – 2024
• Best Hotel Restaurant – Oliver Awards, Leeds – 2024
• Business Development Professional of the Year – Pro-Manchester Made in Manchester Awards 2024
• Gold Green Tourism Award – Eurocentral – 2024
• The Hotel Cateys – People (HR) Team of the Year – 2022
• Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards – Manchester no. 6 in the UK – 2023
• Hotel Housekeeping Honours Awards – Housekeeping Manager of the Year – 2023
• Multiple Awards – Leeds Hotels and Venues Association Awards – 2023
• Bar of the Year at the Glasgow Bar Awards – 2023
We are proud sponsors of Hospitality Action; our nominated charity who offer vital assistance to all those who work in the hospitality sector in the UK. Our ongoing commitment to supporting the hospitality industry is extremely important to us – with two of our dedicated team members being nominated as Hospitality Action ambassadors in 2024.
We are avid supports of Springboard; helping futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality by offering mentorship, experience visits and work opportunities for people to gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to flourish in a lifelong career in hospitality.
We are committed to inspiring and educating young people about a future working in hospitality – we actively work with local schools, colleges and universities across all of our hotels. Our services include guest lecturing, experience visits and placement opportunities – showcasing the many rewarding career paths our wonderful industry has to offer.
We actively support modern apprenticeships and work with a number of apprenticeship providers to give our team the opportunity to learn while they earn and discover new passions.
If you’re an academic provider and would like discuss working with us, please contact academy@dakotahotels.co.uk.
"Working at Dakota has been the highlight of my career. I’ve learnt so much and value the opportunity to work with such inspiring colleagues every day."
Group Head of Marketing & PR
" Dakota has given me the the tools and support I need in order to grow myself as a leader – we have the opportunity to be creative everyday and deliver amazing experiences for our guests."
Executive Head Chef & Group Development
" I enjoy working for Dakota because of the endless opportunities that have allowed me to excel throughout my career in an industry that I have fallen in love with."
Hotel Manager, Dakota Eurocentral
" There is a genuine interest in personal development throughout the business. Since joining Dakota there have been countless growth opportunities offered to me."
Hotel Manager, Dakota Edinburgh
" There was always a team to support me in my early career and now I am incredibly proud to be a part of that mentoring team: watching our next Dakota generation develop!"
Deputy Operations Manager, Dakota Leeds
