Job Ref: THE1283
Branch: Gees Restaurant Bar
Location: Gees Restaurant Bar, Oxford
Salary/Benefits: OTE up to £13.52 per hour, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Posted date: 20/04/2026
Closing date: 14/08/2026
Set within a unique, Grade II listed glasshouse, Gees is North Oxford’s neighbourhood restaurant, and soon to become the well-established destination for adventurous, exciting, modern British cooking; making the most of the very best market ingredients available and influences from around the world.
With an ambitious expansion and refurbishment project completed in Spring 2022, Gees doubled in capacity with the addition of ‘Gees Gallery’, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and ‘Secret Garden’; a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners.
Gees is part of 'The Oxford Collection'; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant Bar, and Quod Restaurant Bar. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme, we have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.
We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.
The ideal candidate:
- Will thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
- Be passionate about food, spirits, wine, and cocktails
- Have a positive attitude, friendly and genuine manners
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Have the natural desire to go the extra mile
Responsibilities of the Busser:
- To prepare the restaurant for service, following the jobs list and as directed by the duty manager.
- Ensure that the restaurant is fully stocked with clean, polished cutlery at all times.
- Ensure ready supplies of napkins are stored in the restaurant before and during service.
- Ensure that the tables are cleared and re-laid to a high standard, as quickly as possible.
- Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift.
We are looking for a flexible part-time Busser. You will be offered an OTE up to £13.52 per hour, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).
Busser Benefits:
- Meals on duty
- 50% discount on food within our restaurants
- Up to £700 recruitment incentive
- Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop within our Company
- Uniform provided
- Holidays in accordance with the statutory minimum
- A paid day off on your birthday
- Team awards and prizes
- Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service
Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.
