Restaurant Manager

Gees Restaurant & Bar; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £41,375 per annum along with generous benefits including meal discounts, recruitment incentives, and opportunities for personal development. Ideal candidates will have restaurant experience, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for hospitality. This full-time position requires flexibility across a 45-hour week, making it a rewarding opportunity in a lively setting.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Pension scheme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

A paid day off on your birthday

Team awards and prizes

Discounted gym membership

24 / 7 online GP service

Qualifications

• Previous management experience is beneficial but not essential.
• High level of written English and strong IT literacy required.
• Experience of dining in similar restaurants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate a team in food service.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring quality service.
• Manage labor costs and budgets effectively.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Computer Literacy

Leadership Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Cost Management

P&L Management

Hospitality Experience

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Retail Management

Assistant Manager Experience

Job description

Gees situated in Oxford city centre 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 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 citys 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.

Key Requirements for the Role

• Passion for hospitality excited by food wine and restaurant culture with high-level attention to detail and a positive can‑do attitude.
• The following attributes; the ability to inspire and motivate people experience of dining in similar restaurants a keen willingness to learn a high level of written English and strong IT literacy.
• Previous management experience is beneficial although not essential as full training will be provided.
• This Restaurant Manager role is comparable with a Duty Restaurant Manager position.

We offer a flexible shift pattern across a 45‑hour week (Monday‑Sunday rota with two days off). You will be offered an OTE up to 41375 per annum including non‑contractual tronc (service charge).

Part‑time hours may also be considered.

Restaurant Manager 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
• Opportunities to develop within our Company
• Uniform Allowance
• Complimentary Managers meal within one of our restaurants every six months
• 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.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Hospitality Experience
• Cost Management
• Assistant Manager Experience
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Computer Literacy
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Restaurant Management
• Retail Management

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1