Garde Manger Chef - Cold Kitchen

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network, which includes more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants, is looking for an experienced and passionate Garde Manger Chef to join its culinary team at Novotel Thakher Makkah. The chef is responsible for the preparation, presentation and quality of cold kitchen items, keeping 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 food is made according to approved recipes, presentation standards and portion controls, with consistent quality, taste, freshness and presentation.
• Assist with buffet setup, events, banquets and special functions.
• Keep proper food storage, labeling, rotation and temperature control, and maintain a clean, organized and hygienic workstation.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, health and hygiene standards and hotel SOPs.
• Monitor ingredient quality and report issues to the Chef in charge, minimize food waste, and coordinate with other kitchen sections.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, assist with menu preparation, new dish development and presentation improvements, and take part in daily briefings, training and kitchen meetings.
• Work under pressure during high occupancy, banquets and special events, and perform other duties assigned by the Chef or management.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Garde Manger Chef or in a similar cold kitchen position.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation, good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen and under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and during peak seasons.
• Culinary qualification or relevant professional training preferred; hotel experience in Makkah is an advantage.

Required skills

• Cold food preparation, salads, appetizers, sauces and food presentation.
• Food safety, HACCP, hygiene and sanitation standards.