At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious pastries and lead a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant brasserie.
- Company: Join La Nouvelle Garde, a modern French brasserie redefining culinary classics.
- Benefits: Earn £15/hour, enjoy 50% off meals, and receive full staff meals during shifts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new opening and showcase your creativity in pastry making.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a passion for presentation.
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!
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:
- Hourly salary: £15/hour (inclusive of Tronc)
- We invest in our people, offering great career opportunities with new openings ahead!
- Start date: ASAP
- GP service & EAP discount: access to a virtual GP and confidential counselling, so you’re supported on and off shift
- Everything is homemade; 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
- Lucrative referral scheme
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and execute daily pastry production (doughs, creams, assembly)
- Supervise, train, and motivate pastry commis and apprentices, ensuring a positive culture
- Contribute to the development of seasonal desserts and daily specials
- Manage raw material orders and inventories while ensuring optimal stock rotation
- Follow technical sheets strictly, control portions, and minimise waste to meet margin targets
- Guarantee strict adherence to HACCP hygiene and safety standards and maintain a spotless pastry lab
We’re Looking For:
- Strong sense of hospitality and guest service
- Leadership and team management skills
- Excellent presentation
- Availability and responsiveness
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.
Pastry Chef de Partie Brasserie Olivia · Chelsea - Sloane Square employer: Brasserie Dubillot
La Nouvelle Garde is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and dynamic work environment at Brasserie Olivia in Chelsea. With a strong emphasis on team spirit and quality, employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive support services, and opportunities for career advancement as the company expands. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values creativity, hospitality, and a commitment to excellence in modern French cuisine.
