Garde Manger
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
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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