Job Description

Job Ref:

THE1218

Branch:

Gees Restaurant Bar

Location:

Gees Restaurant Bar, Oxford

Salary/Benefits:

OTE up to 16.16 per hour, 37,814 per annum.

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

45

Posted date:

12/12/2025

Closing date:

14/01/2026

Situated in Oxford city centre, Gees 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.



Gees is part of 'The Oxford Collection'; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5hotels 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 our team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.



We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the Gees kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will:

Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with the induction and training of new kitchen team members Have effective time management skills Be passionate about cooking seasonal ingredients Have experience in a similar restaurant, although full training will be provided

Typical duties of this role are:

Confidence in running and overviewing all the sections in the kitchen Ensure consistency in delivering the Restaurant's high standards Maintain prep levels appropriate to sales volume Ensure all deliveries are put away as soon as it arrives and stock is rotated using the First In First Out method checking "Use by Dates" Attend and participate in all team meetings




We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 45-hour working week (Monday-Sunday rota with 2 days off) with an OTE up to 16.16 per hour, 37,814 per annum.



Based on 45 hours per week, and including non-contractual tronc (service charge).



Part-time hours may also be considered.

Junior Sous Chef Benefits:

Meals on duty 50% discount on food within our restaurants Up to 700 recruitment incentive Opportunities to develop within our Company Uniform provided Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action Pension scheme 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata) 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