Banquet Garde Manger: Cold Prep & Platter Expert

Jefferson Hotel; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA is seeking a Banquet Garde Manger to join our culinary team. This role focuses on high-quality cold food production for banquet events, including salads, hors d'oeuvres, and composed platters.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, strong knife skills, and excellent teamwork. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to grow within our luxury hotel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of high-volume pantry or cold food production in a full-service kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Energetic, professional, and passionate about culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet menu items focusing on cold items.
• Assemble salads, hors d’oeuvres, dressings and cold platters with precision.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized pantry and prep areas.
• Assist with setup, execution and breakdown of banquet functions.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cold food preparation

Platter assembly

Teamwork

Knife skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA is seeking a Banquet Garde Manger to join our culinary team. This role focuses on high-quality cold food production for banquet events, including salads, hors d'oeuvres, and composed platters.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, strong knife skills, and excellent teamwork. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to grow within our luxury hotel.