Host / Hostess

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 Host / Hostess , you’ll be the first person our guests meet when they arrive at Brasserie Olivia.

You’ll welcome and seat our guests, manage reservations and walk-ins using the SevenRooms platform.

You’ll work closely with the floor team to keep tables moving and make the most of every service.

You’ll keep an eye on what’s happening across the restaurant, communicate with the team and jump in to help reset or prepare tables when needed.

Most importantly, you’ll make sure every guest receives a warm welcome from the moment they walk through our doors.

What you'll bring

• You have previous Host/Hostess experience in a busy restaurant.

• You’re confident using reservation systems; experience with SevenRooms platform would be a bonus.

• You’re warm, positive and naturally enjoy talking to people.

• You’re organised, quick on your feet and comfortable working in a busy restaurant.

• You communicate clearly and work well with the wider restaurant team.

• You understand the importance of managing bookings and turning tables efficiently while still giving guests a great experience.

• You’re happy to get involved and help the team wherever needed.

What we offer:

• Average hourly pay: £15-£16/hour (inclusive of Tronc).

• Full-time role, around 40 hours per week.

• 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants.

• A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift.

• Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards)

• Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned.

• 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 .