Executive Chef

Job Description

At Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG), we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products and we're dedicated to Creating Memorable Experiences for our team and our guests. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. At MHG it’s all about the people!

Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is responsible for MHG’s overall culinary strategy and operations. Reporting to the Chief Restaurant Officer (CRO), and working with the MHG Sr. Leadership team, the Executive Chef is a key leader who is instrumental to the success of MHG’s Restaurant Division. The Executive Chef must have extensive experience with food preparation and presentation, managing costs and preparing complex budgets. The Executive Chef must be a people-focused leader who is able to lead, coach, teach, develop, and grow culinary talent within the organization.

As the MHG Executive Chef, You Will:

Accountable for the culinary strategy, direction, coordination, and evaluation of all culinary operations
Collaborate with Head Chef’s and culinary teams at all locations to develop menu’s unique to the restaurant
Oversee menu pricing, develop standardized recipes and food presentation techniques while keeping food costs in line with budgets
Ensure culinary staff across the organization adhere to company / regulatory standards of quality, safety and cleanliness
Collaborate with the CRO to lead, implement, and execute MHG’s annual culinary strategy and business planning process
Oversee the sourcing of quality ingredients and sourcing strategies, negotiating the best possible pricing
Build relationships with MHG partners and suppliers
Coach, educate, mentor, and motivate culinary management teams to foster growth and development to support each culinary leader to reach their full potential
Ensure the culinary operations have a culture of support, recognition, and high team member engagement
Assist with the sourcing, interviewing and selection process for key culinary talent
Assist with recruitment events, co-op / internship programs, build MHG’s brand to attract culinary talent
Understand the design, set up and function of all kitchens and restaurant equipment and work with culinary teams to ensure culinary equipment is in proper working order
Source, recommend and approve culinary purchases and capital improvements as required
Maintain a passion for personal learning and growth, staying up to date with market and industry culinary trends
Ensure MHG culinary is always innovating and raising the bar
Lead and assist in the planning and implementation of culinary events and festivals, Sommo, CBMF etc.
Collaborate with all MHG functions and teams as required (e.g. Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, etc.)

Who You Are

A passionate, food and people focused innovative Chef
Approachable, easy to talk to with strong interpersonal skills
Professional appearance and demeanour
Strong presentation and public speaking abilities
Ability to lead with commitment to excellence
Ability to hold others accountable, give corrective feedback where required
Have a passion for the hospitality industry and Creating Memorable Experiences
Highly organized with exceptional attention-to-detail
Adaptable with ability to balance various priorities and get things done
An action-oriented leader who builds trust and confidence within their teams
A positive, goal-oriented individual with a desire for personal and professional development
Able to resolve conflict, solve problems, think and act on the fly