Pastry Chef De Partie

Nouvelle Garde; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£18/hour incl. Tronc

Full-time role, 45-48h per week

50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde

Fresh staff meal on every shift

£350 referral bonus

Hospitality Rewards

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management and high kitchen

Job summary

Nouvelle Garde is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie in London to work closely with the Head Pastry Chef on traditional French desserts. You will be involved in every stage of preparation, from creams to finishing desserts, ensuring each plate meets the highest standards.

You will manage your section, prep, stock, waste and cleanliness, while maintaining accuracy in recipes and presentation. The role is full-time, 45-48 hours per week, with excellent staff discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' pastry experience in a busy professional kitchen.
• Strong pastry fundamentals including baking, dough preparation, creams, fillings and classic pastry techniques.
• Good knife skills and ability to follow recipes with precise measurements.
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality desserts, ideally with classic French patisserie knowledge.
• Able to organise own section and maintain high standards during busy services.
• Understand kitchen prep, stock levels, food safety and keeping section organised.
• Clear communication and ability to work with the wider kitchen team.
• Reliable, organised and take pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traditional French desserts from scratch under Head Pastry Chef guidance.
• Involved in every stage of preparation from creams to finished desserts.
• Organise and run your section during service with consistency and high standards.
• Manage daily prep, monitor stock and par levels, minimise waste, keep area clean and ready for service.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Following recipes

Consistency

Communication

Job description

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. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 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 Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll work closely with our Head Pastry Chef to prepare traditional French desserts from scratch using high-quality ingredients.

You'll be involved in every stage of preparation, from making creams and pastry components to baking, assembling and finishing desserts.

During service, you'll organise and run your section, making sure every dessert is prepared and presented to the highest standard, with consistency and attention to detail.

You'll also manage your daily prep, monitor stock and par levels, minimise waste and keep your section clean, organised and ready for service.

What you’ll bring

• You have at least 3 years' experience working in pastry in a busy, professional kitchen.
• You have strong pastry fundamentals, including baking, dough preparation, creams, fillings and classic pastry techniques.
• You have good knife skills and are confident in following recipes, working with precise measurements and producing consistent results.
• You have experience preparing and presenting high-quality desserts, ideally with knowledge of classic French patisserie.
• You're confident organising your own section, managing prep and maintaining high standards during busy services.
• You understand kitchen preparation, stock levels, food safety and the importance of keeping your section organised.
• You communicate clearly, work well with the wider kitchen team and are open to feedback.
• You're reliable, organised and take pride in the quality and presentation of everything you prepare.

What we offer:

• Average hourly pay: £18/hour (including Tronc).
• Full-time role, around 45-48 hours per week.
• 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants.
• A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift.
• £350 referral bonus (T&Cs)
• 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