Head Chef - Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

At Murphy Hospitality Group we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, advancement and professional development opportunities. At MHG it’s all about the people!

Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

At Sim's Corner, we believe in perfectly aged steaks, big wines and genuine hospitality makes for an incredible guest experience. Our culinary team has been a major pillar in what makes us Atlantic Canada's premier steakhouse. We focus on fresh Island raised products, using one hundred percent Island beef, along with fresh locally sourced produce.

As Head Chef, You Will

The Head Chef will be someone who has gained considerable culinary experience, within a Steakhouse environment. The Head Chef oversees all kitchen operations with strong leadership skills, knowledge of menu development, forecasting, food costing, inventory, and scheduling. The Head Chef will be a driven individual with a passion for fine dining; a passion only surpassed by their desire for developing their team's culinary talent. 

• Demonstrate and communicate vision and culinary concepts to all team members
• Create and develop menus, including using products that are grown and sourced locally
• Ensuring team members provide a memorable guest experience through coaching and fostering a positive working culture by reinforcing the MHG Values
• Demonstrate and promote a kitchen culture that revolves around the enjoyment of cooking, food and working as a team
• Demonstrate an influential presence in the kitchen which fosters growth, learning and development
• Work with the Sous Chef, Prep Manager and all team members to meet all projected goals when it comes to cost, waste and labour control
• Oversee ordering of inventory and daily prep work
• Responsible for completing weekly inventory
• Work on the line with team members, maintaining a high level of food quality
• Oversees kitchen operations and cleanliness

Who You Are:

• Have a passion for the fine dining and steakhouse culinary experience and the food service industry
• Ability to take and give direction, working calmly under pressure
• A self driven individual who relishes leading a team of culinary professionals
• Patient, compassionate, composed, and creative
• Customer focused problem solver with excellent time management skills
• Enjoy learning and teaching new things, helping team members grow and develop their talents
• Have a desire for personal and professional development

What You Bring:

• Applicants should have 1+ years experience in a Steakhouse environment
• Must have experience cooking and leading in a full-service high-volume restaurant
• Previous experience working as a Sous Chef or Head Chef (kitchen leadership role) 
• Culinary Arts training or diploma considered an asset

What we Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual bonus program
• Retirement Savings Company Matching Program
• Extended health, medical, dental coverage
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Wellness and Fitness programs
• Paid time off including annual paid sick and vacation time

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