Waiter / Waitress

Nouvelle Garde; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde

£350 referral bonus

Staff meal on each shift

Hospitality Rewards platform

Job summary

Nouvelle Garde is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to look after guests from their arrival through to departure, ensuring a memorable experience. You will take orders, serve dishes and drinks, and actively suggest menu pairings to enhance the dining journey.

You will work with the restaurant team in London, maintain high standards of hospitality, and contribute to a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests returning for more of our French-inspired experience.

Qualifications

• Previous Waiter/Waitress experience in a busy restaurant.
• Smiling, optimistic and guest‑focused approach.
• Clear communication and good teamwork.
• Comfortable standing and staying active during shifts.
• Professional handling of guest requests and concerns.
• Some wine knowledge and eagerness to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and serve food and drinks.
• Confidently recommend dishes, wines and drinks from the menu.
• Follow our service steps and manage your section.
• Collaborate with runners and bar team to keep service smooth, especially when busy.

Skills

Waiter/Waitress experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Wine knowledge

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 Waiter / Waitress, you’ll look after our guests throughout their experience, making sure they leave happy.

You’ll take orders, serve food and drinks and confidently recommend dishes, wines and drinks from our menu.

You’ll follow our steps of service, manage your section and make sure every guest feels welcome, looked after and never forgotten.

You’ll work closely with the runners and bar team to keep service running smoothly, especially when the restaurant gets busy.

What you'll bring

• You have previous Waiter / Waitress experience in a busy restaurant.

• You’re smiley, optimistic, and genuinely enjoy looking after people.

• You communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.

• You’re comfortable being on your feet and active throughout your shift.

• You understand what great customer service looks like and know how to handle guest requests and concerns professionally.

• You have some food and wine knowledge and are curious and keen to learn more.

• You’re flexible, reliable and happy to get involved wherever the team need

What we offer:

• Average hourly pay: £16/hour (includingTronc).

• Full-time role, around 40-45 hours per week.

• 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants.

• £350 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)

• A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift (team breakfast and lunch)

• 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.