Chef Tournant

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 and professional development opportunities. At MHG it’s all about the people and we take pride in helping people create memorable experiences!

Chef Tournant

The Chef Tournant supports and assists the Head Chefs and Sous Chefs at various MHG locations across the Maritimes.  The Chef Tournant will lead by example, assisting the day-to-day culinary operations, including working on the line, assisting with training, supervising staff and monitoring food quality. The Chef Tournant is a leader who can work with all different types of cuisine and more importantly people! 

The Chef Tournant will bring / build expertise in various components of the culinary process assisting with whatever is necessary.  A true team player, they will have the ability to handle a majority of the tasks typical of a kitchen, including preparing, cooking, cleaning, training and quality assurance.

Strong communication and situational awareness is required as the Chef Tournant will often have to ‘jump in’ to assist without knowing everything about the locations operations (e.g. menu, equipment, etc.) and the team itself.  The ability to listen, take direction, and do whatever it takes to help the team succeed are skills critical to success.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in multiple MHG Restaurant location across the Maritimes as required, learning and working with different types of people and cuisine. 

What You'll Do as Chef Tournant

• Prepare food and menu items to the highest standard
• Cook menu items in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Clean kitchen and work area
• Follow all operations policies and procedures
• Work alongside of the restaurant team to establish a safe and fun atmosphere
• Checking inventory levels
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitary cooking environment
• Ensuring that all cooking procedures adhere to safety standards
• Assisting head chef and sous chef in the development of new recipes or menu development
• Checking equipment and appliances and ensuring everything functions properly and safely
• Communicating with other chefs and managing kitchen staff
• Lastly, a Chef Tournant can also be involved in menu development. They bring their broad culinary knowledge to the table, assisting in the creation of dishes that will wow patrons and enhance the restaurant’s reputation.

Who You Are

• Passion for culinary process
• Ability to adapt to multiple environments
• Action oriented, quick to act on opportunities, enjoys working hard towards a goal
• Enjoy meeting new people and has a ‘do whatever it takes’ attitude to help the team
• A special eye for food quality and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and confidence quickly
• Have a passion for the hospitality industry and providing the ultimate guest experience
• Highly organized, able to balance various priorities and get things done
• Ability to take direction and delegate tasks and provide direction as needed
• A positive, goal-oriented individual with a desire for personal and professional development within the hospitality industry
• Able to resolve conflict, solve problems, think and act on the fly

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Culinary experience in fast-paced full-service restaurants
• A post-secondary diploma/degree in Culinary is considered an asset
• Must have a vehicle and valid drivers license in order to travel around to multiple locations

The Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual bonus program
• RRSP Matching Program
• Health & Dental benefits
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness & Fitness programs

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