Part-time Busser, Gees

Gees, situated in Oxford city centre, is an independent, lively restaurant, bar, and terrace within a unique Victorian conservatory. Serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked, Gees remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food and service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

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.

The Oxford Collection is an independently owned group of luxury hotels and restaurants in central Oxford, comprising Gees Restaurant & Bar, the Old Parsonage Hotel, Parsonage Grill, the Old Bank Hotel, and Quod Restaurant & Bar.

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 small team
• Have the natural desire to go the extra mile

Responsibilities:

• 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 part-time Busser, working approximately 3 shifts per week and mainly over the weekend. The salary is £11.44 per hour plus non-contractual service charge (tronc).

In return we offer:

• 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, and a cashback card

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.