Assistant General Manager - Pickford & Black (Term Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
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 is all about the people!
Pickford & Black
Pickford and Black is a high-volume restaurant located on the waterfront of downtown Halifax. Our Kitchen team strives to use the best of what the Maritimes has to offer to create a delicious menu that incorporates not only amazing fresh seafood, but also farm-fresh local produce, meats, and poultry.
The Assistant Manager will work under the direction of the General Manager and with the front-of-house management team taking an active role in all aspects of restaurant operations, including, staffing, scheduling, cost controls, staff training, and administration. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for overseeing team members and taking an active role during daily service, consistently providing quality service to our guests.
As Assistant General Manager, You Will
- Demonstrate and communicate the Pickford & Black vision to all team members and lead by example.
- Ensuring team members provide a memorable guest experience through coaching and fostering a positive working culture by reinforcing the MHG values daily, exciting team members with their positive nature.
- Work with the General Manager and management team to meet all projected goals when it comes to restaurant operations and the vision of MHG including marketing, human resources, financials, and cost controls.
- Encourage a culture that revolves around memorable guest experiences, craft beer, and quality food.
- Train and develop team members in various positions within the front-of-house.
- Guest and team member management through conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Work for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
- Perform all front-of-the-house duties as needed, including hosting, bartending serving, and expediting.
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with guests and team members.
Who You Are
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, juggling different priorities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
- A goal-oriented individual with a desire for personal and professional development within the hospitality industry.
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience working in a full-service high-volume restaurant.
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in business or hospitality is an asset.
- 1+ years of experience in front-of-the-house restaurant management is considered a strong asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive wage - term contract
- Discounts from local shops and MHG locations.
About Murphy Hospitality Group
"Hospitality is the foundation of our business and our mindset. Much like life, it is all about how you make people feel; It’s that simple, and it’s that hard."
Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG) started out back in 1980 when Company president Kevin Murphy and his wife Kathy opened the doors to their first restaurant in Prince Edward Island. MHG has grown to become a leader in the hospitality industry in Atlantic Canada. MHG now encompasses13 restaurant locations throughout both PEI and Nova Scotia, three Brew Pubs, three boutique hotel properties and the Prince Edward Island Brewing Company, a world class brewery and event space.
Our mission is to define the guest's experience. When a guest says ..“Remember that amazing experience we had in Prince Edward Island?” We want that sentence to be about us, whether it is through great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, clean comfortable hotels, restaurants or breweries
Assistant General Manager - Pickford & Black (Term Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
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 is all about the people!
Pickford & Black
Pickford and Black is a high-volume restaurant located on the waterfront of downtown Halifax. Our Kitchen team strives to use the best of what the Maritimes has to offer to create a delicious menu that incorporates not only amazing fresh seafood, but also farm-fresh local produce, meats, and poultry.
The Assistant Manager will work under the direction of the General Manager and with the front-of-house management team taking an active role in all aspects of restaurant operations, including, staffing, scheduling, cost controls, staff training, and administration. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for overseeing team members and taking an active role during daily service, consistently providing quality service to our guests.
As Assistant General Manager, You Will
- Demonstrate and communicate the Pickford & Black vision to all team members and lead by example.
- Ensuring team members provide a memorable guest experience through coaching and fostering a positive working culture by reinforcing the MHG values daily, exciting team members with their positive nature.
- Work with the General Manager and management team to meet all projected goals when it comes to restaurant operations and the vision of MHG including marketing, human resources, financials, and cost controls.
- Encourage a culture that revolves around memorable guest experiences, craft beer, and quality food.
- Train and develop team members in various positions within the front-of-house.
- Guest and team member management through conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Work for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
- Perform all front-of-the-house duties as needed, including hosting, bartending serving, and expediting.
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with guests and team members.
Who You Are
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, juggling different priorities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
- A goal-oriented individual with a desire for personal and professional development within the hospitality industry.
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience working in a full-service high-volume restaurant.
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in business or hospitality is an asset.
- 1+ years of experience in front-of-the-house restaurant management is considered a strong asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive wage - term contract
- Discounts from local shops and MHG locations.
About Murphy Hospitality Group
"Hospitality is the foundation of our business and our mindset. Much like life, it is all about how you make people feel; It’s that simple, and it’s that hard."
Murphy Hospitality Group (MHG) started out back in 1980 when Company president Kevin Murphy and his wife Kathy opened the doors to their first restaurant in Prince Edward Island. MHG has grown to become a leader in the hospitality industry in Atlantic Canada. MHG now encompasses13 restaurant locations throughout both PEI and Nova Scotia, three Brew Pubs, three boutique hotel properties and the Prince Edward Island Brewing Company, a world class brewery and event space.
Our mission is to define the guest's experience. When a guest says ..“Remember that amazing experience we had in Prince Edward Island?” We want that sentence to be about us, whether it is through great food, friendly knowledgeable staff, clean comfortable hotels, restaurants or breweries