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Glen Oaks Club, Inc.

Garde Manger

Old Westbury, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Garde Manger is responsible for the preparation, execution, and presentation of high-quality ... Communicate clearly and professionally with chefs, team members, and front-of-house staff. * Adhere ...

Glen Oaks Club Inc

Garde Manger

Old Westbury, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Garde Manger is responsible for the preparation, execution, and presentation of high-quality ... Communicate clearly and professionally with chefs, team members, and front-of-house staff. * Adhere ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

$71K - $80K/yr

... Garde Manager Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and quality of all cold kitchen offerings, including salads, composed appetizers, charcuterie, seafood displays ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Garde Manager Chef

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$71K - $80K/yr

... Garde Manager Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and quality of all cold kitchen offerings, including salads, composed appetizers, charcuterie, seafood displays ...

Air Culinaire Worlwide

Garde Manger

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Work directly with the Chefs to ensure that ACW standards and procedures are accurately reflected in their day-to-day operations. * When called upon, the Garde Manger will safely operate company ...

Gecko Hospitality

Garde Manager

Wilmington, VT

$20 - $22/hr

Garde Manger (Cold Station / Pantry Chef) - Cross-training available Compensation: $20.00 / hour (Plus end-of-season bonus potential) Schedule: Part-Time (25-30 hours/week) | Wednesday - Saturday ...

Loews Hotels & Co

Sous Chef, Garde Manger

Arlington, TX · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees * Executes emergency ... ACF certification as "Sous Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and ...

JT's Urban Italian

Garde Manger

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Experienced Garde Manger / Pantry Cook JT's Buffalo is a contemporary Italian fine-dining ... Communicating with the chef, expo, and other stations throughout service * Maintaining speed and ...

Loews Arlington Hotel

Sous Chef, Garde Manger

Arlington, TX · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees * Executes emergency ... ACF certification as "Sous Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and ...

Loews Hotels

Sous Chef, Garde Manger

Arlington, TX · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees * Executes emergency ... ACF certification as "Sous Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute and ...

Benchmark

$15.75 - $19/hr

Perks & discounts About the role The Garde Manger is an entry level culinary position reporting directly to the Garde Manger Sous Chef. This individual is responsible for preparing and/or presenting ...

The Avra Group

GARDE MANGER

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $16.90/hr

Garde Manger Position Overview: The Garde Manger is responsible for preparing cold dishes, such as salads, appetizers, and desserts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has an eye for detail ...

Oak Steakhouse Atlanta

Garde Manger

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Garde Manger Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) , where ... Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Chef ...

Oak Steakhouse Atlanta

Garde Manger

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

THE ROLE As Garde Manger, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out ... Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Chef ...

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How much do chef garde manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef garde manager in the United States is $17.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chef Garde Manager?

A Chef Garde Manager, also known as a pantry chef, is responsible for the preparation and presentation of cold dishes in a professional kitchen. This includes salads, cold appetizers, pâtés, terrines, charcuterie, and decorative platters. The role requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of food safety practices. Chef Garde Managers often handle intricate garnishes and play a key part in the visual appeal of the menu. They work closely with the rest of the culinary team to ensure that cold offerings meet the restaurant’s standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chef Garde Manager?

To thrive as a Chef Garde Manager, you need strong culinary skills in cold food preparation, expertise in food safety, and formal culinary training or certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and HACCP protocols is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective team leadership are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills ensure the production of high-quality, visually appealing dishes while maintaining efficiency and food safety standards.

What are the main challenges a Chef Garde Manager faces when managing a large kitchen brigade?

A Chef Garde Manager often encounters the challenge of balancing creativity with efficiency, especially when supervising a team responsible for intricate cold dishes and presentations. Coordinating with other kitchen sections to ensure seamless meal service, maintaining high standards of food safety, and managing inventory for perishables are key aspects of the role. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential, as the Chef Garde Manager frequently collaborates with sous chefs, pastry chefs, and front-of-house staff to deliver cohesive dining experiences.

What is the difference between Chef Garde Manger vs Sous Chef?

AspectChef Garde MangerSous Chef
Primary RolePrepares cold dishes, salads, charcuterie, and appetizersAssists the head chef, manages kitchen stations, and oversees food prep
Work EnvironmentCold prep stations, pantry, and cold storage areasVarious kitchen stations, including hot and cold sections
CredentialsCooking experience, culinary training, often certifications in food safetySimilar culinary background, often with leadership experience

The Chef Garde Manger specializes in cold dishes and food presentation, focusing on salads, charcuterie, and appetizers. The Sous Chef supports the head chef across multiple kitchen sections, including both hot and cold stations. While both roles require culinary skills and certifications, the Chef Garde Manger is more specialized in cold food preparation, whereas the Sous Chef has broader responsibilities overseeing kitchen operations.

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Chef Brigade - Garde Manger

Palm Beach, FL

The Breakers Palm Beach
Traveler Accommodation • 1 - 5K employees
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Re-posted 23 days ago

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Job Summary:
The Chef Brigade - Garde Manger works in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented, and professional kitchen environment. They are responsible for producing and supervising cold banquet food preparation, following standardized recipes, plating meals, managing food receiving and storage, executing banquet events, and ensuring proper handling of all food items. Additionally, the Chef Brigade - Garde Manger must have advanced knowledge of garde manger stations, as well as sautéing, broiling, saucier, butchery, and frying stations. In the absence of the Garde Manger Chef, the Chef Brigade assumes direct responsibility for the kitchen. Adherence to food safety and HACCP guidelines is paramount in this role.

Qualifications:
- Proven experience working in a high-volume kitchen environment
- Familiarity with cold food preparation and banquet event execution
- Knowledge of standardized recipes and food plating techniques
- Familiarity with various kitchen stations, including garde manger, sauté, broil, saucier, butcher, and fry
- Ability to lead and supervise kitchen staff effectively
- Strong understanding of food safety protocols and HACCP guidelines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cold banquet food preparation and ensure adherence to standardized recipes
- Manage plating of dishes to meet presentation standards
- Supervise food receiving, storage, and inventory control
- Execute banquet events with precision and timeliness
- Directly lead and manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Garde Manger Chef
- Uphold strict food safety standards and HACCP guidelines
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely service
- Assist in training and mentoring kitchen team members as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area

Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or relevant experience
- Previous experience in a Garde Manger role
- Proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity and innovation in food preparation and presentation