La Nouvelle Garde
Head Pastry Chef
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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 La 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 Head Pastry Chef, you’ll take ownership of the pastry section at Brasserie Olivia.
You’ll work closely with the Head Chef at Brasserie Olivia and our Executive Pastry Chef in France to deliver consistent standards across the brand.
You’ll confidently lead the pastry team while remaining hands-on in production and service, ensuring everything is prepared from scratch to the highest standard.
You’ll organise the pastry section, manage ordering and par levels while maintaining excellent food safety and quality standards.
What Success Looks Like
- You’ll ensure every pastry and dessert is prepared from scratch, following recipes and specifications consistently.
- You’ll deliver exceptional quality, taste and presentation, with strong attention to detail in everything leaving the section.
- You’ll keep the pastry section organised, prepared and ready for every service.
- You'll coach and develop the pastry team, helping build a confident, capable and engaged team.
- You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to maintain consistent quality and standards across the pastry section.
- You’ll manage ordering, stock and par levels effectively, minimising waste and protecting food cost.
- You’ll maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards throughout the section.
- You'll communicate clearly with both the kitchen and front of house teams, creating a seamless experience for every guest.
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What You'll Bring
- You’re already leading a pastry section, or you’re an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie ready to step up.
- You have strong hands-on pastry experience and excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, preparation and production.
- You’re confident in producing high-quality pastry from scratch and working accurately to recipes and specifications.
- You have the leadership skills to organise, support and develop a pastry team.
- You understand stock management, ordering, food cost, waste control and food safety.
- You’re organised and reliable, with exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering beautiful, consistently high-quality work.
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What We Offer
- Annual salary from £50,000 (inclusive of Tronc)
- 48 hours per week, 5 working days + 2 days off
- 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 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.
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