Head Pastry Chef

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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 Its 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 youre 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.
Were 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.
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Location:
South West London
Job Type:
PartTime

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