Bartender, Gees

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.

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

**Key requirements for the role**:

- Passion for hospitality, excited by food, wine and restaurant culture
- Will thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience within a similar busy restaurant or bar
- Experience in cocktail making is desirable
- A keen willingness to learn

We offer a sensible shift pattern, across a 40-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with two days off) with an OTE up to £16.50 per hour, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).

**Bartender Benefits**:

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.44-£16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oxford, OX2 6PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person