Head Pastry Chef
About La Nouvelle Garde
La Nouvelle Garde is redefining the modern French brasserie. We serve classic French dishes done properly — with care, generosity and precision — in lively, relaxed spaces full of energy. Our restaurants are fast-paced, people-led and never stuffy. Quality matters. Atmosphere matters. Team spirit matters most.
The Role
As a guardian of the sweet station, you lead the pastry production to ensure generous, high-quality desserts. You manage your team and stock with the precision needed to deliver the perfect finale to our guests' meals.
What we're offering
From £35,000 annual salary + Service charge
28 days holiday
Start date : May 16th 2026
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
More benefits to come
Key Responsibilities
Production & Quality: Oversee and execute daily pastry production (doughs, creams, assembly)
Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate pastry commis and apprentices, ensuring a positive culture.
Creativity: Contribute to the development of seasonal desserts and daily specials.
Operations: Manage raw material orders and inventories while ensuring optimal stock rotation.
Profitability: Follow technical sheets strictly, control portions, and minimize waste to meet margin targets.
Compliance: Guarantee strict adherence to HACCP hygiene and safety standards and maintain a spotless pastry lab.
We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualities
Strong sense of hospitality and guest service
Leadership and team management skills
Excellent presentation
Availability and responsiveness
Please note: All applicants must hold a valid visa or the right to work in the UK.
- Locations
- Brasserie Olivia
- Locations
- Brasserie Olivia