Seasonal Garde Manger: Banquet Pantry Chef

The Jefferson Hotel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA is seeking a Seasonal Banquet Garde Manger to join our culinary team. The role focuses on preparing high-quality cold items for banquets, including salads, platters, hors d’oeuvres, and sauces, in a luxury hotel setting.

We value strong knife skills, reliability, and teamwork. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required to support banquet events and maintain exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of high-volume pantry or cold food production experience.
• 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 to hotel standards.
• Assemble salads, hors d’oeuvres, dressings and cold items with precision.
• Organize prep lists, production schedules, and event orders.
• Maintain labeling, storage, and rotation of food items.
• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown for banquets.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA is seeking a Seasonal Banquet Garde Manger to join our culinary team. The role focuses on preparing high-quality cold items for banquets, including salads, platters, hors d’oeuvres, and sauces, in a luxury hotel setting.

We value strong knife skills, reliability, and teamwork. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required to support banquet events and maintain exceptional service standards.