Demi Chef de partie

La Nouvelle Garde; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP service & EAP discount

Everything is homemade

Staff meals fully covered

50% discount in brasseries

Lucrative referral scheme

Job summary

La Nouvelle Garde in London is recruiting for a kitchen role to prepare and cook dishes to the brand’s high standards. You will manage portions, minimise waste, and help control food costs as part of a busy service.

We seek someone with experience in busy restaurants, a strong service mindset, and a calm, organised presence to lead a section and support training of juniors. Visa/work rights to the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy, fast-paced restaurants.
• Strong focus on service and guest care.
• Calm, professional presence with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to La Nouvelle Garde standards while controlling portions and waste to manage costs.
• Lead by example, train Commis Chefs, manage prep lists and stock rotation for smooth service.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant section and use equipment responsibly.

Skills

Busy restaurant experience

Service minded

Organisational skills

Job description

About La Nouvelle Garde

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.

What We're Offering

• Average hourly salary: £15/hour (inclusive of Tronc)
• We invest in our people, offering great career opportunities with new openings ahead!

Start date : As soon as possible

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
• Lucrative referral scheme

More benefits to come

Key Responsibilities

• Food Excellence & Financial Discipline: Running your section to spec by preparing and cooking dishes to La Nouvelle Garde standards, while ensuring strict portion control and waste minimisation to manage food costs effectively
• Leadership & Operations: Leading by example on your section by supporting and training Commis Chefs and managing prep lists, mise en place, and stock rotation to ensure a smooth service flow
• Safety & Culture: Maintaining a clean, compliant section according to HACCP standards and using equipment responsibly to contribute to a focused and respectful kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

• Several experiences in busy, fast-paced restaurants, capable of handling the pressure of the "rush"
• A deep sense of service and a passion for making guests feel truly cared for and valued
• A calm, professional presence with strong organisational skills

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.