Hotel food service offers the largest variety of job opportunities because hotels typically encompass many dining venues, virtually all of which include garde manger positions. On its premises, a large hotel might have:
- A fine-dining restaurant serving lunch and dinner
- A casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- An established breakfast/brunch buffet
- A bar, pub, or tavern serving sandwiches and bar food
- A snack bar or coffee shop open 24 hours
- A room service kitchen
- A catering department offering services ranging from hors d’oeuvres, buffets, and banquets to break service and box lunches