Floor Manager

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.

If you love a fast-paced "people-led" rush and want to be part of a legendary grand opening, join us on the floor, in the kitchen, pastry, ant at the bar!

The Role

As a Floor Manager – you are the guardian of how we serve .

You own service quality on the floor, lead training, coach performance and ensure every guest receives confident, generous and consistent hospitality.

What we're offering

• From £32,000 annual salary

• 28 days holiday

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

• Lead the pre-service briefing and ensure smooth handovers in the absence of senior management

• Manage Head Waiters, Commis, and Runners

• Step directly into service during peak times when needed

• Handle reservations and prepare the seating plan

• Welcome guests and oversee table setup

• Monitor key performance indicators (margins, bar cost, Google rating, etc.)

• Manage cash handling and weekly cash reconciliation

• Conduct inventory checks and organize daily and periodic tasks (cleaning/maintenance)

• Welcome and onboard new team members

• Ensure strong coordination with the kitchen team

We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualities

• 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.