Gardemanger Chef

Novotel Hotels; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, assist in menu development, and support daily kitchen operations during busy periods and events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Garde Manger Chef or in a similar cold kitchen position.
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation, salads, sauces, and presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen environment.
• Experience in hotel operations, particularly in Makkah, will be considered an advantage.
• Culinary qualification or relevant professional training is preferred.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality cold dishes, salads, canapés, and garde manger items.
• Ensure all foods are prepared according to approved recipes and portion controls.
• Maintain consistency of quality, taste, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with buffet setup, events, banquets and special functions.
• Follow food safety standards and hotel SOPs.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely service.
• Support Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Participate in daily briefings and kitchen meetings.
• Minimize food waste through proper prep and storage.

Skills

Garde Manger

Cold kitchen expertise

Food presentation

HACCP knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

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Job Description

Garde Manger Chef

Novotel Thakher Makkah

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Garde Manger Chef to join our Culinary Team and be responsible for the preparation, presentation, and quality of cold kitchen items while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality cold dishes, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, canapés, dressings, and other garde manger items.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to approved recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, freshness, and presentation of all dishes.
• Assist with buffet setup, events, banquets, and special functions as required.
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control in accordance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation at all times.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene standards and hotel SOPs.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and report any issues to the Chef in charge.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist in menu preparation, new dish development, and presentation improvements when required.
• Ensure all equipment and kitchen areas are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Participate in daily briefings, training, and kitchen meetings.
• Support the team during high-occupancy periods, banquets, and special events.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chef or management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience as a Garde Manger Chef or in a similar cold kitchen position.
• Strong knowledge of cold food preparation, salads, appetizers, sauces, and food presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen environment.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Experience in hotel operations, particularly in Makkah, will be considered an advantage.
• Culinary qualification or relevant professional training is preferred.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during peak seasons.