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The Avra Group

GARDE MANGER

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17 - $25/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 ...

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The Avra Group

GARDE MANGER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19/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 ...

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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 ...

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Capo 29

Garde Manger

Saint Helena, CA

$24 - $26/hr

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A GARDE MANGER (pantry) Garde Manger- Responsible for setting up and breaking down of station. Must follow recipes and work efficiently. Needs to work with the team and ...

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BHC

$15 - $18.25/hr

The Garde Manger Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation and presentation of all cold dishes, including salads, hors d'oeuvres, pates, terrines, and other cold appetizers. This role involves ...

The Avra Group

GARDE MANGER

Boston, MA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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, and is passionate about creating ...

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Benchmark

$15.75 - $19/hr

Join our Culinary team as a Garde Manger. Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory-makers, creating personalized guest experience from start to finish. Experience Curators ...

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 hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that ...

projectrenewal

Garde Manager, Lead

New York, NY

$25/hr

Garde Manager Lead, CBK Events Program: City Beet Kitchens Salary: $25/Hr + Overtime Program Description: City Beet Kitchens is a mission-based catering company. We were established in 1995 as ...

Oak Steakhouse Atlanta

Garde Manger

Alpharetta, GA

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

THE ROLE As Garde Manger, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining ...

Oak Steakhouse Atlanta

Garde Manger

Alpharetta, GA

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Garde Manger Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) , where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that ...

Oak Steakhouse Atlanta

Garde Manger

Alpharetta, GA

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

THE ROLE As Garde Manger, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining ...

Eleven City Diner

Garde Manger

Chicago, IL

Delicatessen Garde manager wanted to join our team. We are expanding hours and opening a new location ! Super fast paced Old School Diner and Delicatessen in South Loop looking for professionals with ...

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How much do garde manger jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for garde manger 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 Garde Manger?

A Garde Manger is a chef responsible for the preparation of cold dishes in a professional kitchen. This role includes creating salads, charcuterie, pâtés, terrines, cold appetizers, and sometimes decorative platters. The Garde Manger plays an important part in ensuring all cold food items are prepared and presented attractively, while maintaining food safety and quality standards. In larger kitchens, this position may also oversee a team within the cold kitchen section.

What is the difference between Garde Manger vs Pastry Chef?

AspectGarde MangerPastry Chef
Primary ResponsibilitiesCold dishes, salads, charcuterie, appetizersBakery items, desserts, pastries, confections
Work EnvironmentCold prep stations, pantry, cold storageBakery, pastry stations, dessert sections
Required Skills & CertificationsKnife skills, food safety, knowledge of cold preparationsPastry techniques, baking skills, food safety
Industry UsageHotels, restaurants, cateringHotels, bakeries, patisseries, restaurants

Garde Manger and Pastry Chef roles both require culinary skills and food safety knowledge, but they focus on different types of cuisine. Garde Manger specializes in cold dishes and appetizers, while Pastry Chefs focus on baked goods and desserts. Both are essential in culinary establishments, often working side by side in professional kitchens.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Garde Manger, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garde Manger, you need a solid background in culinary fundamentals, knife skills, and food safety, often supported by formal culinary training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong organizational skills set standout professionals apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high standards in cold food preparation, presentation, and efficient kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a Garde Manger and how can they be addressed?

A Garde Manger often faces challenges such as managing multiple orders during peak service times, maintaining precise presentation standards, and ensuring food safety for cold dishes and salads. Staying organized and preparing mise en place in advance can help streamline the workflow. Additionally, close communication with the kitchen team and attention to detail are key to maintaining consistency and high quality in every dish served.
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Garde Manger

Arthur's Catering, Inc

Altamonte Springs, FL • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Hourly pay based on experience-starting at $15 per hour plus tips!
Do you love to work with people? Do you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-based work environment? Arthur's Catering and Creative Events has been serving the Central Florida area since 1989. We live to be culinary trendsetters and the Life of the Party!
Arthur's Catering is a high-volume production kitchen that is all about the Events! We're looking for reliable team players that can produce quality culinary delights!
Garde Manger Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Garde Manger to join our dynamic culinary team. The Garde Manger will be responsible for preparing salads, appetizers, charcuteries, and other cold dishes. The ideal candidate must have exceptional knife skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for creating culinary works of art.
Responsibilities:
  • Create cold dishes such as salads, cured meats, cheeses, pates, and terrines
  • Ensure that all items are prepared with the highest quality standards
  • Adhere to recipes and portion controls to maintain consistency
  • Consistently achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen

Requirements:
  • Culinary school degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Garde Manger
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
  • Experience working in a scratch kitchen environment
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment and understand basic kitchen math

Unique Work Environment
  • Arthur's Catering is consistently voted one of the best places to work in Orlando!
  • Arthur's culinary staff are part of the tip pool!
  • Free Lunch every day!
  • Paid bonuses, incentives and vacations!
  • We have a diverse menu and hold contests for new menu and station ideas, allowing our staff to let their creative juices flow
  • Flexible hours- Our staff works an average of 35-45 hours a week, 363 days a year, AM and PM shifts available
  • Opportunity for career advancement

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. If you are a creative individual with a passion for culinary artistry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join Arthur's Catering in creating unforgettable experiences for weddings, corporate events and more! When you work with clients like Ferrari, Chanel and the NFL you never know what excitement a day at Arthur's could bring.

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