Garde Manager – Cold Kitchen

Job overview

The Garde Manager – Cold Kitchen is an onsite, full-time role at Yardbird DC in Washington, DC; pay is $20–$22 per hour. The position reports to the Sous Chef and works with kitchen, stewarding, and food-and-beverage staff. The role prepares and presents cold foods while overseeing cold-kitchen operations and food safety. It contributes to consistent service and event presentation through careful preparation, inventory management, sanitation, and coordination with the culinary team.

What you'll do

• Prepare salads, cold cuts, fruits, cheeses, terrines, hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, and cold appetizers
• assemble buffet items and display platters
• monitor cold storage and stock levels
• maintain correct storage temperatures and sanitation standards
• supervise and train kitchen staff
• coordinate with culinary team members
• assist with seasonal or specialty cold-dish development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

garde manager

garde manger

cold kitchen

cold food preparation

charcuterie

buffet displays

food safety

washington dc

yardbird dc

full-time

$20–$22/hour

sunday availability

kitchen leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must be available to work Sundays; the posting prefers at least one year of high-volume or upscale kitchen experience.

About the employer

Yardbird DC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.