Cold Kitchen & Garde Manger Lead — Hybrid

Accor Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is seeking a Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen and Garde Manger to lead daily operations of the cold kitchen. You will oversee preparation, plating, and maintain high culinary standards while guiding junior team members.

The role requires 3-5 years in a professional cold kitchen with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, fluency in English, and a culinary certification or formal training. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in cold kitchen or garde manger.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead culinary role.
• Culinary certification or formal culinary training from a recognised institution.
• Experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality environments.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations of the cold kitchen and garde manger station.
• Coordinate food preparation to maintain efficient workflow during service.
• Ensure cold dishes are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
• Maintain consistent culinary standards across all cold kitchen preparations.
• Mentor junior kitchen colleagues and provide practical training.
• Support menu development and seasonal specials aligned with standards.

Skills

Cold kitchen

Garde manger

Kitchen leadership

English fluency

Education

Culinary certification

Tools

Kitchen tools & equipment

Job description

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is seeking a Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen and Garde Manger to lead daily operations of the cold kitchen. You will oversee preparation, plating, and maintain high culinary standards while guiding junior team members.

The role requires 3-5 years in a professional cold kitchen with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, fluency in English, and a culinary certification or formal training. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Dubai.