At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to prepare delicious desserts and learn new pastry techniques.
- Company: Be part of La Nouvelle Garde, a vibrant modern French Brasserie in Chelsea.
- Benefits: Earn £14-£15/hour, enjoy 50% off meals, and receive full support for your well-being.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience the excitement of a grand opening and work in a fast-paced, people-led environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in busy restaurants and a passion for exceptional service.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Excited to be part of a new opening in London? La Nouvelle Garde is bringing its vibrant take on a modern French Brasserie to Chelsea with Brasserie Olivia. We’re looking for high-energy talent to join the family! If you love a fast-paced "people-led" rush and want to be part of a legendary grand opening, join us on the floor, in the kitchen, pastry, or at the bar!
About La Nouvelle Garde: We’re redefining the classics! Serving generous, beautifully executed French dishes in lively, high-energy spaces. Our restaurants are fast-paced, people-led and never stuffy. Quality matters. Atmosphere matters. But above all, team spirit is at the heart of everything we do!
What We're Offering:
- Average hourly salary: £14-£15/hour (inclusive of Tronc)
- We invest in our people, offering great career opportunities with new openings ahead!
- Start date: ASAP
Why It’s Awesome to Join La Nouvelle Garde:
- GP service & EAP discount: because taking care of our teams matters as much as taking care of our guests: access to a virtual GP and confidential counselling, so you’re supported on and off shift
- Everything is homemade; and when we say everything, we mean everything. We receive whole cuts of meat and entire fish, and everything is prepared in-house, the Nouvelle Garde way
- 100% of your staff meal covered during working hours
- 50% discount in all our brasseries to treat yourself
- Lucrative referral scheme
- More benefits to come
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation & Quality: Support dessert preparation, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency while learning new recipes and pastry techniques. Plating desserts to order (à la minute) during service.
- Operational Excellence & Safety: Complete prep tasks accurately and on time while managing stock rotation, correct labeling, and equipment safety in full compliance with food hygiene and HACCP standards.
- Teamwork & Communication: Work closely with senior chefs and section leaders, showing curiosity and a strong work ethic during service, training sessions, and kitchen briefings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Several experiences in busy, fast-paced restaurants, capable of handling the pressure of the "rush".
- A deep sense of service and a passion for making guests feel truly cared for and valued.
- A calm, professional presence with strong organisational skills.
Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer, and we view diversity as a key strength of our business. Nouvelle Garde is committed to recruiting, recognising, and promoting all talent, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, background, or disability. The more diverse our profiles, the better equipped our teams will be to carry out our mission: Boire et manger à la française.
Please note: All applicants must hold a valid visa or the right to work in the UK.
Commis pastry chef Brasserie Olivia · Chelsea - Sloane Square employer: Brasserie Dubillot
Joining La Nouvelle Garde as a Commis Pastry Chef at Brasserie Olivia in Chelsea means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to redefining French cuisine in a lively atmosphere. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay, comprehensive support services, and a commitment to career growth through new openings. Experience the thrill of a grand opening while enjoying unique benefits like 100% covered staff meals and generous discounts across our brasseries.
