INDIE JOBS IN OXFORD: MAY 2023
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 it’s success and the positive effect that indie business has within it’s community.
So, if you’re thinking about switching careers, industries, or just need some inspiration, here are the latest indie job opportunities in Oxfordshire this May. >>

Indie Jobs in Oxfordshire
AN EXCITING TIME TO JOIN THE WASTE2TASTE TEAM
Waste2Taste is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable person who is passionate about food, people, and community to join the team as cafe / catering assistant.
We are at an extremely exciting phase. The new cafe has just opened its doors, catering service is really busy. Free meal service is delivering over 120 meals a week, and the “Cooking for Health and Wellbeing” workshop is about to start the end of May.
Apply now by sending a CV and cover letter.
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES AT THE OXFORD COLLECTION
One of Oxford’s luxury hospitality venues are looking for a marketing manager to help catapult their stunning 5-star hotels and restaurants to the ‘next level’.
Quod Restaurant, Old Parsonage Hotel, Parsonage Grill, Old Bank Hotel and Gees are recruiting hotel, kitchen, and restaurant staff at all levels. Placement opportunities for students also available.
Find out more about the opportunities available here.
THE MISSING BEAN FAMILY IS GROWING
Missing Bean in-house production bakery and kitchen are looking for a production baker. Providing all pastries, sandwiches and baked goods for the cafes.
A small, friendly team who love having fun and are often found singing along while making croissants and shape bread.
JOIN THE FIGHT WITH VELOCITY
Velocity are recruiting an electric warrior and velo rider. Delivering goods in electric vans or on the e-cargo bikes.
Good rates of pay, full training and the opportunity to join a growing team in the zero emissions delivery field that is expanding on a huge scale.
Apply now!
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AT YELLOW SUBMARINE
Award winning charity, Yellow Submarine have an opportunity for a new team member to join as a supervisor.
Working within the social enterprise cafes, helping with both the day-to-day running of the café, and supporting trainees on the café traineeship programme.
If you want the opportunity to join a small, supportive and friendly team, where you’ll get to see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand, this is the job for you.
Find full details and application form here!
JOIN THE GANG AT NEWGROUND COFFEE
NewGround Coffee has various roles available to join the collective of highly talented coffee professionals trying to make big impact on our world.
Help launch a brand-new coffee shop and wine bar as assistant general manager.
Deliver a market-leading account management service for an up-coming and progressive speciality coffee roastery.
Calling all baristas; NewGround coffee are looking for confident people to buy into the vision and serve awesome and loyal customers.
BE PART OF THE SUMMERTOWN WINE BAR JOURNEY
Summertown Wine Bar is a fantastic new indie venture in North Oxford and are looking for a supervisor. Have you got proven knowledge of wine, as well as bar and food experience?
Join this friendly, hard-working, knowledgeable team aiming to pour the best glass of wine in Oxford.
Read full details here and apply by emailing your CV and cover letter!
TAP SOCIAL MOVEMENT’S KITCHEN TEAM IS EXPANDING
The White House, by Tap Social Movement, have space for two chefs to join the team. If you are enthusiastic, hard working, reliable and have the skills to run your own section or contribute to the management of the kitchen, then this could be the perfect job for you.
If you are interested in this position please email your CV with a covering letter explaining why you would like to become part of the team.
LAIRD HATTERS IS SEEKING FULL TIME SHOP ASSISTANT
Laird Hatters is a hat lover’s paradise. The independent British hat specialist, who hand-make a wonderful selection of hats and caps for both men and women are looking for a shop assistant to be based in Oxford centre.
Retail experience essential.
JOIN THE TEAM AT FLO’S – THE PLACE IN THE PARK
A place for people from all walks of life, with an aim to build better opportunities for the community to work, eat, play, learn and connect with each other.
Florence Park’s vibrant community hub has various roles available in their nursery, café and on their trustee board.
Find full information here!