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Hospitality & Catering Jobs In Oxford

Real openings from around the city, checked August 2026 (a supporting feature of this guide, not a recruitment service).

These are real hospitality and catering job listings in Oxford, sourced from a live jobs feed and refreshed once a month. They aren't written by us, and this isn't a live real-time feed. Every listing links out to its original source to view the full posting and apply.

Host

Victors Oxford Oxford, Oxfordshire Full-time

Welcome to Victors, our food focussed hospitality brand baby of East Coast Concepts. Beautiful, vibrant, upscale yet informal, Victors is the perfect neighbourhood restaurant. Offering a modern American menu of small and larger plates - perfect to share in a casually elegant setting, with service to match. _ Check out our socials_ Whilst you will work in our Victors brand, your employee experience is managed by our parent company East Coast Concepts, so what you can expect from us 50% discount …

£26,436–£30,596/year View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Catering Assistant

Sodexo Abingdon, Oxfordshire

30 hours per week are available5 out 7 days per week30 Hours - Early - 06:30 - 12:30, Middle - 09:00 - 15:00, Late - 15:00 - 21:00However, you may be required to work hours outside of these according to business needs.£12.71 per hourFree ParkingCheck your local transport links here:Plan Your Journey | Traveline- the destination you should input is Abingdon, OX13 6JBJob IntroductionWe're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at Dalton Barracks,…

£26,436/year View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Team Leader

Compass Group Oxford, Oxfordshire

We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Team Leader to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in CH&CO on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Team Leader, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Working with us has its perks! People are at th…

£31,268/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Head Chef

Care Concern Group Kidlington, Oxfordshire Full-time

Our brand new, purpose-built facility situated in the beautiful village of Yarnton, Oxfordshire, provides exemplary Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 73-residents. Head Chef Contract From £19.76 per hour DOE Contracted to 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training, development and clear…

Catering Assistant

Sodexo Shippon, Abingdon Full-time

30 hours per week are available 5 out 7 days per week 30 Hours - Early - 06:30 - 12:30, Middle - 09:00 - 15:00, Late - 15:00 - 21:00 However, you may be required to work hours outside of these according to business needs. £12.71 per hour Free Parking Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Abingdon, OX13 6JB Job Introduction We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at Dalton…

£26,244/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Chef

Sodexo Shippon, Abingdon Part-time

20 hours per week 5 Days out of 7 £15.21 per hour Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline About the role: Position: Chef at Sodexo, Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, OX13 6JB Join our team for a unique and rewarding catering role in a Ministry of Defence (MOD) environment, where you’ll work alongside military personnel, preparing high-quality meals and supporting exciting functions.This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger, using your culinary skills to make a …

£28,288/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Chef

Chef & Brewer - BRA 101 Sandford-On-Thames, Oxford

Job Description As a Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

£37,862/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Nights - Team Member

Premier Inn Oxford, Oxfordshire

Nights Team Member – Oxford City Centre (Westgate) Premier Inn Hotel Come and be a Nights Team Member at Premier Inn in Oxford City Centre (Westgate). As the go-to for our hotel overnight guests, use your calm personality to ensure their safety and your customer service skills to help them rest easy and get that good night’s sleep with us. Immediate start, no experience needed. PAY RATE: Up to £14.16 per hour - night shift CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts! Over 18s on…

£29,138/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Retail & Patient Services Supervisor

Elior Shotover Hill, Headington Full-time

We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about both people and service. What you’ll be doing… As Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind the day-to-day operation, ensuring services run efficiently while inspiring your team to achieve their best. Leading, motivating and supporting team members to consistently deliver outstanding service. Overseeing the daily operation of the restaurant, café and patient feeding service…

£28,461/year (estimated) View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Occupational Health Oxford, Oxfordshire Full-time

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant Location: Green Gates Care Home, ​2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT Contract: Permanent – Full Time Hours: 30 hours per week, working across 3 days between 8:30am and 7:30pm, including alternate weekends. Salary: £13.10 to £14.10 per hour dependent on experience CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10 Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative and respite care as well as support for adults with long term conditions. Th…

£27,248–£29,328/year View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Supervisor

Pizza Express Old Marston, Oxford Full-time

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Benefits: Free Food on shift Plus Tronc* 50% off food and drink when you’re not working Wellbeing Support for you and your family Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers Pension & Life Assurance Learning and Development Opportunities You will play a crucial role in the management team, guiding your team to achieve goals and deliver memorable service. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, we provi…

£27,456/year View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

Front of House Assistant

Wilson Vale Catering Ltd Old Marston, Oxford Part-time

We are currently recruiting for a Front of House Assistant to join our team at one of our conference venues in Oxford OX1 3RG. Please note that this is a zero-hour contract. This busy venue operates 7 days a week between 6am and midnight. You will work on a rota basis, as per the business needs. Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office…

£29,244/year View & Apply → Jobs by Adzuna

That list reflects one snapshot in time, not a guarantee of what's available when you're reading this. Openings come and go between monthly checks, and a role listed here can close before the next refresh. Treat it as a genuine starting point for what's currently out there, not an exhaustive or permanent directory.

What Hospitality & Catering Jobs Look Like In Oxford

Oxford's hospitality and catering sector splits roughly into two worlds that don't always overlap: the commercial side (hotels, independent restaurants, cafés and pubs, covering everything from kitchen porters and line cooks through to head chefs, and from front-of-house servers and baristas up to assistant and general managers) and the institutional side, which is unusually large for a city this size because of the University itself. Individual colleges, university departments, and conference venues employ their own in-house catering and hospitality staff to run formal hall dinners, lecture-day lunches, and one-off event catering, alongside the more visible commercial roles in hotels and restaurants.

Demand isn't flat across the year. Oxford's academic calendar creates genuine seasonal patterns on top of the usual tourist-season swings: hospitality hiring tends to pick up around Freshers' Week as colleges gear up for a new intake, and again around graduation season and Eights Week, when both the commercial and college-catering sides need extra hands for a short, predictable surge. That's much the same surge this site's own events & academic calendar page covers from a visitor's side. Roles tied to event catering and college halls are also more likely to be seasonal or casual than a standard year-round restaurant position, which is worth knowing before assuming every listing here is a permanent role.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Is this a recruitment service?

No. Oxford Stays & Tables is an independent hotels and restaurants guide. This page is a supporting feature showing real hospitality and catering listings, not a job board we operate: every listing links out to view and apply at its original source.

How often are these listings updated?

Once a month. This is a snapshot from the last check, not a live feed; the "checked" date above shows exactly when.

Why only hospitality and catering roles?

It matches this site's own focus on hotels and restaurants in Oxford, rather than covering every job category in the city.

Can I apply for a job directly on this site?

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