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:
London
Job Type:
PartTime

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