Garde Manger Lead Chef — Cold Kitchen Expert

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) at Novotel Dubai Al Barsha to lead the garde manger station, ensure quality, oversee a team, and drive culinary excellence.

You will develop cold kitchen menus, mentor junior staff, manage inventories, monitor food safety, and collaborate with senior chefs to deliver exceptional dishes in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a professional cold kitchen; at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of cold prep: salads, charcuterie, pâtés, terrines, and appetizers.
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency with kitchen equipment.
• Strong food safety, sanitation, and HACCP knowledge.
• Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality.
• Experience in a fine dining or high-volume hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the cold kitchen station with efficient workflow.
• Develop and refine cold kitchen menus reflecting current trends.
• Prepare cold dishes with precision and artistic presentation.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff; provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain station organization, tools, and inventory controls.
• Collaborate with executive/sous chefs to ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Garde manger

Cold kitchen

Menu development

Food safety

Leadership

Team mentoring

Knife skills

Charcuterie

Budgeting

Inventory control

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (Cold Kitchen) at Novotel Dubai Al Barsha to lead the garde manger station, ensure quality, oversee a team, and drive culinary excellence.

You will develop cold kitchen menus, mentor junior staff, manage inventories, monitor food safety, and collaborate with senior chefs to deliver exceptional dishes in a fast-paced, high-end environment.