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. 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.. .
The role
As we prepare for our second London opening in Spring 2027, we’re looking for an experienced General Manager to join the team.. . As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the restaurant operation, leading the team while working closely with your Heads of Department.. . You’ll be responsible for the commercial performance of the restaurant, from driving sales and growing the business to managing costs and delivering a healthy P&L.. . You’ll have the autonomy to run the restaurant, build a high-performing team and create the structure needed to deliver exceptional standards as we continue to grow in the UK.. . You’ll also be a key link between our London operation and the wider Nouvelle Garde team in France, representing the business and building strong relationships with our partners and suppliers in the UK.. .
What success looks like
- You’ll build a strong leadership team, setting clear expectations, leading by example, and developing your Heads of Department to take ownership of their areas.. .
- You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant’s P&L, understanding what drives performance and making commercially smart decisions that grow sales and protect profitability.. .
- You’ll actively identify opportunities to grow the business and establish the restaurant within the London market.. .
- You’ll deliver an exceptional guest experience, ensuring consistently strong service while using guest feedback and reviews to continuously improve.. .
- You’ll ensure the restaurant operates safely and compliantly, maintaining excellent standards across food safety, health & safety, licensing and all relevant UK requirements.. .
- You’ll create a culture of high standards, accountability and great communication, leading from the front.. .
- You’ll help build the systems, rituals and ways of working we need as a growing business, bringing ideas and turning them into practical solutions.. .
- You’ll build strong relationships with the Nouvelle Garde team in France, as well as our UK suppliers and partners.. .
What you’ll bring
- You’re an experienced General Manager with a minimum of 5 years running high-volume restaurants in London.. .
- You’re an experienced leader who knows how to build strong management teams, set clear expectations, give feedback and develop people.. .
- You have full P&L experience and a strong commercial mindset, with a clear understanding of how to drive sales, manage costs and build a profitable restaurant.. .
- You have an excellent understanding of UK restaurant operations, including food safety, health & safety, licensing and compliance. You are a personal alcohol licence holder.. .
- You understand what exceptional hospitality looks like and know how to translate high standards into a consistently great guest experience.. .
- You’re confident, organised and comfortable working autonomously, making decisions and taking responsibility in a complex, fast-moving operation.. .
- You have a builder mindset: you’re curious, proactive and excited by the challenge of joining a growing business where not everything has been built yet.. .
- Experience with new restaurant openings or growing hospitality businesses would be a plus.. .
What we offer
- Annual salary from £70,000 (including Tronc). .
- 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off.. .
- 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants.. .
- A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift.. .
- Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards). .
- The opportunity to join a growing company at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one.. .
- The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages.. .
- 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.
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
About Brasserie Olivia
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