Job Description

Job Ref:

THE1222

Branch:

Quod Restaurant Bar

Location:

Quod Restaurant Bar, Oxford

Salary/Benefits:

OTE up to 13.68 per hour, 28,454 per annum.

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

Posted date:

18/12/2025

Closing date:

13/01/2026

Quod is an independent, bustling, city centre restaurant, bar terrace with over 250 seats. Located on Oxford's famous High Street, Quod is open all day, every day serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea dinner. The menu consists of European classics with an emphasis on British produce. The busy restaurant, with a high level of repeat business, is open every day of the year.



Quod 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 the team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.



We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team run by Rohan Kashid, Head Chef at Quod and Head of Menu Development at The Oxford Collection.

The ideal candidate will:

Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience Be able to work under pressure Have effective time management skills Enjoy being part of a team

Typical duties of this role are:

Ensure all cooking utensils, crockery, and any equipment used in food preparation, is washed, and dried thoroughly and returned to its correct storage place in the kitchen. This is to be done efficiently in order to ensure the chefs have sufficient equipment and resources during service. To assist in receiving/unpacking/storing any deliveries when requested. Adhere to Health, Hygiene and Safety standards in the kitchen, as set out in the company Health and Safety policy using COSHH and HACCP precautions where necessary.

Requirements for the position:

Experience working in similar restaurants is beneficial although full training will be provided

We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 40-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with 2 days off) with an OTE up to 13.68 per hour, 28,454 per annum.



Based on 40 hours per week, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).



Part-time hours may also be considered.

Kitchen Porter 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 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.