Garde Manger in Hotels

Appears in
Professional Garde Manger: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold Food Preparation

By Jaclyn Pestka, Wayne Gisslen and Lou Sackett

Published 2010

  • About
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