Gees Restaurant to reopen this month with Matt Smith as head chef
Gees Restaurant and Bar will reopen this spring with the addition of two new dining spaces; Gees Gallery and Gees Secret Garden
The Oxford Collection has announced the appointment of Matt Smith as its new head chef at ‘Gees Restaurant and Bar’ ahead of its relaunch this spring.
The Oxford Collection’s Grade ll-listed Victorian Glasshouse will reopen during the week commencing 23 May 2022 following a £1m+ refurbishment and expansion.
It said Smith brings with him more than 20 years of kitchen management experience, having previously headed up the team at The Ivy Oxford. His previous career highlights include running his own successful restaurant in Whitby, North Yorkshire, and as group chef for Provenance Inns and Hotels.
Smith said: “I ran my own restaurant for seven years and have long been supporting local produce and skills of the people behind the product. Gees is the perfect fit for me to continue with this philosophy – I have the opportunity to produce good quality, authentic food in arguably the best restaurant destination in Oxford.
“I love the fresh approach and simplicity of Mediterranean cookery, with the focus being on the ingredients and eating with the seasons – so expect summer at Gees to champion this…”
Gees Restaurant and Bar will reopen this spring with the addition of two new dining spaces; Gees Gallery and Gees Secret Garden. The new venues will increase capacity to seat up to 210 guests.
