Indie Jobs in Oxford: January 2026
Welcome to our January 2026 edition of Indie Jobs in Oxfordshire!
Every month, we round up the latest jobs from awesome indies across Oxfordshire. Working for an indie business gives you so much more than just a job, you’re part of a small, dynamic team where your work has a direct impact on its success and the positive effect that indie business has within its community.
Indie Jobs in Oxfordshire
Duty Manager at The Up In Arms
Calling all hospitality professionals.
The Up In Arms, part of the Dodo Pub Co. is looking for a motivated and passionate Duty Manager. You’ll be expected to lead and manage the team during service, deliver outstanding customer service, and much more.
Social Media Specialist at Bitten Digital
Exciting creative freelance opportunity!
Bitten Digital is looking for a freelance Social Media Specialist to help deliver top-notch social media content – both for Bitten Digital and a handful of clients. You’ll be creating and scheduling social content across the necessary social media platforms.
Head Chef at Gees Restaurant and Bar
Looking for your next chef role?
Gees Restaurant and Bar is hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen. They are looking for a natural leader to influence, enthuse, and develop a team of 15+ chefs to achieve consistency and excellence.
Barista at Missing Bean
Work for one of Oxford’s Coffee Roaster companies.
Missing Bean is hiring a Full-Time Barista to join their Turl Street Cafe ASAP. This role is for 35-40 hours per week, and availability throughout the week is necessary.
To find out more and apply, email: turl@themissingbean.co.uk
Cafe Coordinator at Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station is looking for a Cafe Coordinator.
The Cafe Coordinator will work closely with the Cafe Manager to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely, and will supervise and train cafe staff. This role is for 29.5 hours per week and offers a salary of £21,410. The deadline to apply is Friday 16th January.
Vacancy at Taylors Oxford
Be part of the growing team at Taylors Oxford.
They are looking for an Assistant Manager to join their growing management team across their shops in Oxford. The role involves working 42.5 hours per week, and the salary available is between £33,000 and £35,000, based on experience.
Join the team at Port Mahon
Another exciting hospitality role.
The Port Mahon is looking for an experienced Floor and Bar Manager to be part of the family-owned business. This full-time role will own all aspects of the front of house operations, to keep the pub buzzing and to deliver great standards and hospitality.
Apply today by emailing: jonathan@londonpubs.com
Join the team at Sandy Lane Farm
Part-time role at Sandy Lane Farm.
They are looking for a committed individual to join the team as a Farm Shop and Veg Box Packing Team Member. This role is for 23-28 hours per week, offering £12.50-£13 per hour, and the deadline to apply is 25th January. This position is available from 4th February onwards, subject to a trial day.
Role available at Yellow Submarine Cafe
Interested in working for a charity?
Yellow Submarine Cafe is hiring a Part-time Job Coach for their cafe in Witney. This role is for 3-4 days a week and will involve supporting their trainees and helping them develop new skills.
Apply by sending your CV to pat@yellowsubmarine.org.uk
Make sure to follow us on Instagram to keep up with everything going on in the Independent Oxford world.
