Flexible Part-time Busser

Gees Restaurant & Bar; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 1,102,000 - 1,860,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Food discount 50%

Recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Career development

Uniform provided

Birthday day off

Team awards

Hospitality Rewards program

Job summary

Gees Restaurant & Bar in North Oxford is seeking a flexible part-time Busser to prep the dining room and ensure tables are set and stocked for service.

You will work as part of a tight-knit team in a Grade II listed Victorian Conservatory, enjoy meals on duty, and benefit from staff discounts and a recruitment incentive.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Flexible

Job description

Gees is North Oxford’s neighbourhood restaurant. Set within a unique, Grade II listed Victorian Conservatory, Gees has been welcoming guests for over four decades, and in Summer 2026 underwent a bold transformation. Gees' newest chapter offers an evolved take on Modern British cooking; taking pride inusing only the freshest, carefully sourced ingredients, and combining nostalgic cuts with intuitive flavour combinations that evolve with the seasons.It continues as a well-established destination for adventurous, exciting and contemporary cooking.

Gees is part of 'The Oxford Collection'; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels 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.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.

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 team
• Have the natural desire to go the extra mile

Responsibilities of the Busser

• 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 flexible part-time Busser. You will be offered an OTE up to £13.52 per hour, including non-contractual service charge (tronc).

Busser 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
• 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, 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.