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.