Placement Opportunities for University Students

The Oxford Collection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Oxford is offering exciting fixed-term work placements for university students across various operational departments such as Housekeeping, Reception, Restaurant & Bar, and Kitchen. Placements last between 6 to 12 months with flexible shifts and a competitive salary. Employee benefits include meals on duty, recruitment incentives, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional service and beautiful surroundings.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Uniform provided

Team awards and prizes

Hospitality Rewards

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven.
• Two references should be available on request.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operational departments including Housekeeping, Reception, Restaurant & Bar, and Kitchen.
• Engage with a flexible shift pattern in the hospitality industry.

Job description

Placement opportunities for university students

Are you looking for a hospitality industry work placement as part of your university course? The Oxford Collection can offer exciting opportunities for fixed-term placements for a minimum duration of 6 months, up to 12 months in our operational departments such as Housekeeping, Reception, Restaurant & Bar, and Kitchen.

The Oxford Collection is 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. 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 flexible shift patterns with a competitive salary for full‑time positions, working 5 days out of 7 per week on a shift basis. Part‑time hours may also be considered.

Also, you will be entitled to join the Company tronc scheme, therefore, a non‑contractual service charge (tronc) will be added to your contracted hourly pay.

Employee benefits include:

• Meals on duty
• 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
• 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

Further benefits, upon successful completion of a probationary period, are:

• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• A paid day off on your birthday

Interviews and a working trial will take place in Oxford as part of the recruitment process.

Please mention which job roles and department would be of interest to you when you apply for a placement with us.

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.