Seasonal Banquet Garde Manger
About The Position
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Seasonal Banquet Garde Manger to join its culinary team. The role prepares high-quality cold food for banquet functions, including salads, sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, sauces, dressings, and artfully presented platters. The position supports events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions in a fast-paced banquet kitchen, working collaboratively with chefs and banquet staff to help ensure smooth, timely service. The successful candidate is professional, positive, organized, and attentive to food quality, presentation, and safety.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of high-volume pantry or cold food production experience in a full-service kitchen.
- Strong proficiency in preparing cold food items and assembling platters.
- Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced banquet environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Professional, positive, dependable, and organized work approach.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, late nights, Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support daily banquet food preparation, focusing on cold food production.
- Prepare and execute banquet menu items according to hotel standards.
- Assemble salads, hors d’oeuvres, dressings, sauces, and other cold items with precision and consistency.
- Assemble and present fruit, cheese, crudité, and other platters in an artful, consistent manner.
- Organize and maintain prep lists, production schedules, and event orders.
- Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food items.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry and preparation areas.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with chefs and banquet staff to support smooth and timely service.
- Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown for banquet functions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
