Gardemanger Chef

About Accor

Accor is a global hospitality group comprising over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, and 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. The company focuses on responsible hospitality and offers opportunities for professional development and advancement within its network.

Job Summary

Accor is seeking an experienced Gardemanger Chef to join the culinary team in Makkah. This full-time role involves overseeing the preparation, presentation, and quality of cold kitchen items, ensuring adherence to high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality cold dishes, including salads, appetizers, sandwiches, canapés, and dressings.
• Ensure all food preparation aligns with approved recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Maintain consistent quality, taste, freshness, and presentation across all dishes.
• Support buffet setup, events, banquets, and special functions as required.
• Implement proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control in accordance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workstation at all times.
• Adhere to HACCP, food safety, health, hygiene standards, and hotel Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and report any issues to the Chef in charge.
• Minimize food waste through effective preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Assist in menu preparation, new dish development, and presentation improvements when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment and kitchen areas are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Participate in daily briefings, training sessions, and kitchen meetings.
• Support the team during periods of high occupancy, banquets, and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef or management.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and passionate Gardemanger Chef with a strong understanding of cold kitchen operations. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency is essential for this role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, within a hotel that is part of the Accor network. The role involves working as part of a culinary team dedicated to delivering positive and memorable experiences for guests and colleagues.