Placement Opportunities For University Students

The Oxford Collection is an independent group of two five-star hotels and three stunning restaurants, all based in central Oxford. The 35 bedroom Old Parsonage Hotel personifies country house style, while Old Bank Hotel is a bold statement in design on the High Street with 43 rooms. Dressed with extraordinary art, both properties are steeped in history.

For dining, Parsonage Grill is all about British classics in a bohemian-like setting, while Quod Restaurant & Bar, set in the Old Bank, is large and busy with daily-changing specials. The group also comprises Gees Restaurant & Bar, housed in Oxford’s famous Victoria glasshouse. Gees brings southern Mediterranean flavours to life throughout the conservatory, its recently launched garden terrace and private events venue, Gees Gallery.

Working at our venues as a University placement student is a rewarding experience. You might be a hospitality student looking to break into the industry, or studying other subjects like marketing or business and wish to move into professional hospitality. Whatever your background, as part of a friendly and dynamic community of ‘collectives’ you’ll discover our genuine passion for hospitality, food, wine and cocktails. Working patterns allow for healthy work-life balance, and you’ll receive the tools and training to learn new skills and develop an exciting and varied career.

Looking for a rewarding career filled with delicious perks? We offer generous benefits including meals on duty, 50% off restaurant food, and a £700 recruitment bonus. Our team thrives with the support of our Membership in our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action and enjoys opportunities for overtime, uniform allowance, and a pension scheme.

Relax with 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum, a paid day off on your birthday, and team awards, prizes & events. Plus, our Hospitality Rewards program offers discounted gym membership, high street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, and a cashback card. We also have an online GP service available to our teams and their families, providing year-round access to a GP and prescription service. Company sick pay is available after one year’s length of service, and enhanced maternity & paternity pay is offered for our  managers.