Garde Manger Chef: Cold Kitchen Mastery & Banquet Support

Novotel Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Thakher Makkah is seeking an experienced Garde Manger Chef to join our culinary team. You will be responsible for preparing, presenting, and maintaining the quality of cold kitchen items while upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Join us to contribute to high-end buffets, events, and daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and excellence in every plate served.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Garde Manger Chef or in a similar cold kitchen position.
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation, salads, sauces, and food presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy hotel kitchen; hotel experience is a plus, especially in Makkah.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality garde manger dishes, salads, canapés, and dressings.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, standards, and portion controls.
• Maintain consistent quality, flavor, freshness, and presentation of all dishes.
• Assist with buffet setups, events, banquets, and special functions as required.
• Follow HACCP, hygiene standards, and hotel SOPs, ensuring proper storage and labeling.

Skills

Cold kitchen expertise

Salad preparation

Food presentation

Teamwork & communication

Pressure resilience

Education

Culinary qualification or training

Job description

Novotel Thakher Makkah is seeking an experienced Garde Manger Chef to join our culinary team. You will be responsible for preparing, presenting, and maintaining the quality of cold kitchen items while upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Join us to contribute to high-end buffets, events, and daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and excellence in every plate served.