Garde Manger

Culinary Agents

Culinary Agents

Buffalo, NY, USA

Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Job Details

JT's Buffalo is a contemporary Italian fine dining restaurant on Elmwood Avenue the fourth concept from the Local Boys family restaurant group, with over 30 years of excellence in Buffalo. We're looking for a fast, detail-driven Garde Manger to join our kitchen team.

What you'll be doing
  • Executing all cold appetizers, salads, crudo, and charcuterie plates to spec on a fast-paced line
  • Maintaining impeccable mise en place, stocked, organized, and consistent every shift
  • Plating with an eye for detail that reflects the quality of a fine dining kitchen
  • Communicating clearly across the line and keeping pace during peak service
  • Following all food safety and sanitation standards without exception
What we're looking for
  • Experience on a garde manger station in a full-service or fine dining environment
  • Speed and composure under pressure, this is a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen
  • Exceptional attention to detail in both execution and presentation
  • A team-first mentality and professional kitchen attitude
  • Knife skills and cold prep fundamentals are a must
  • Evening, weekend, and holiday availability

What we offer
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • A tight, experienced kitchen team with a strong culture
  • The stability of a family restaurant group with 30+ years in Buffalo
  • Room to grow within the group
  • Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts