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!

The PEI Brewing Company Taproom & Events

The PEI Brewing Company Taproom & Events team has established themselves as industry leaders in full-service catering on PEI, producing special experiences at the PEI Brewing Company (PEIBC), multiple off-site catering, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and the Sommo Festival. The PEI Brewing Company Taproom & Events consistently exceeds clients’ expectations, with a reputation for raising the bar in the world of special event production. Our knowledgeable and experienced team members bring a professional and creative approach to execute each unique event. Whether it’s an intimate event for twenty people or an extravagant event for more than five hundred, you can trust our team to deliver on every detail.

As the Head Chef, You Will

• Demonstrate and communicate vision and culinary concepts to all team members
• 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
• Put forth an influential presence in the kitchen which fosters growth, learning and development
• Work with the management team 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
• Recipe and menu development and input into the inventory system, Optimum Control, recipe development, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Work on the line with team members, maintaining a high level of food quality
• Oversees kitchen operations, food safety and cleanliness, maintenance of the MHG Food Trailer used for offsite catering.
• Working with prospective clients on tasting menus for weddings, events, etc.

Who You Are

• Passionate about the culinary experience and the Hospitality industry
• Works calmly under pressure, delegates tasks, and provides direction as needed to team members
• Works well with others, enjoys teaching team members, and helps grow and develop top-line talent
• A desire for personal and professional development

What You Bring

• Applicants must have 3+ years of experience cooking in a full-service high-volume restaurant
• 2 years of previous experience in back-of-house management experience considered an asset
• A culinary diploma or degree is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Health, Medical, and Dental coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching
• Paid vacation time
• MHG Wellness & Fitness programs
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Discounts from local shops and MHG locations across Atlantic Canada