Sous Chef

**Our story**. .

Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch.. .

• They called it
• Nouvelle

Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients.. .

They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy.. .

Guests loved it!. .

So they opened another one, and then another one.

And 9 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London.. .

In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born.. .

This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter.. .

**The role**.

As a **Sous Che** f, you'll play a key role in leading our kitchen and BOH team.. .

You'll be the right hand to the Head Chef, playing a key role in leading the day-to-day kitchen operation.. .

You'll oversee every aspect of the kitchen, from service and team performance to stock, food cost, quality and standards.. .

You'll lead by example, support the development of the team and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, consistently and to the highest standard every day.. .

**What success looks like**.

• You’ll lead a well-organised kitchen where every service runs smoothly and every chef and KPs know what to do.. .
• You’ll ensure every dish is prepared, plated and served to the highest standard, every time.. .
• You’ll oversee all kitchen sections, ensuring consistency, quality and collaboration across the team.. .
• You’ll maintain exceptional food safety, cleanliness and operational standards throughout the kitchen.. .
• You’ll coach, develop and inspire your team, creating a positive culture where people can perform at their best.. .
• You’ll manage stock, deliveries and supplier relationships, ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service.. .
• You’ll minimise waste, protect food cost and contribute to the commercial performance of the business.. .
• You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to continuously improve the way the kitchen operates.. .

**What you’ll bring**.

• You’re already working as a Sous Chef, or you’re an experienced Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.. .
• You’re confident leading a high-performing kitchen and supporting multiple sections at the same time.. .
• You have strong leadership skills and know how to coach, motivate and develop a team.. .
• You have excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations.. .
• You’re organised, commercially aware and confident managing stock, food cost and kitchen performance.. .
• You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering exceptional food and an outstanding guest experience.. .

**What we offer:**.

• Annual salary from £45,000 (inclusive of Tronc).
• 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants.. .
• A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift.. .
• Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards). .
• The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one.. .
• The chance to help shape a high-performing kitchen team and culture from the early stages.. .
• Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned.. .
• The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food.. .
• A supportive management team that values high standards, teamwork and continuous development.. .
• La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Experience

Required

Employment

Full-time

About Brasserie Olivia

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