Company Overview
The Durham Ox is a destination gastro pub located in Ilkeston, offering fantastic food, premium drinks, and exceptional service. With a capacity for over 100 covers and a charming garden area for dining, we pride ourselves on using locally sourced ingredients to create freshly prepared meals that delight our community.
Be Part of the Magic We're on the lookout for a talented and motivated Deputy Manager to join the team at The Durham Ox — a family-owned, award-winning local restaurant with rooms, right in the heart of Ilkeston. Known for our outstanding food and genuinely warm hospitality, The Ox is a place where customers become friends, and where our team is proud to work. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a passionate, professional team delivering memorable experiences every day in a thriving independent business. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting the General Manager and Owner in the smooth, efficient daily operation Leading by example and inspiring a small, friendly team Coordinating with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure consistent, excellent service Handling guest feedback with warmth and professionalism Creating a welcoming guest journey that encourages positive feedback and repeat visits Mentoring and training team members, fostering a happy and healthy working atmosphere Overseeing staff rota and managing wage costs Handling stock management, ordering, and inventory control Planning and managing table plans, reservations, and efficient service flow Ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations Managing our social media presence Working with our web designer to keep the website up to date What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a hospitality management or supervisory role Solid knowledge of food service, FOH operations, and bar/cellar management A confident, calm, and natural leader with excellent communication skills Ability to multitask and stay organised in a fast-paced environment A true passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences Awareness of licensing, compliance, and food safety best practices Why Join Us? Because we're THE BEST (Seriously.) At The Ox, we believe great hospitality starts with great people — and we've built a team we're genuinely proud of. You'll be joining a supportive leadership team where your ideas are heard, your personal and professional growth is encouraged, and your efforts are recognised. If you're looking for a new adventure in a well-established business with a fantastic reputation, this could be the perfect next step in your hospitality journey. Apply Now If this sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you. Join The Durham Ox and help us keep the magic alive Please send all CV's to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person