Posted 10 days ago
Assistant General Manager - Gahan House Nova Centre
@ Murphy Hospitality Group
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Murphy Hospitality Group is hiring a full-time Assistant General Manager for Gahan House Nova Centre, a brew-pub. The role works under the General Manager to run front-of-house operations, including staffing, scheduling, cost controls, training and guest experience, and includes active service on the floor. The posting states comprehensive health, vision and dental benefits and development opportunities.
Pay:
$49,000–$54,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and develop the host team
- Manage reservations to maximize guest satisfaction and flow
- Own the guest experience from reservation to departure
- Help run restaurant operations, cost controls and staff training
- Perform front-of-house duties during service
Requirements summary:
- 2 years in a full-service high-volume restaurant
- 1+ years of front-of-house management preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in business or hospitality is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | business, hospitality |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness |
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Murphy Hospitality Group
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Dream big, work hard, have a beer!
Full company description
"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
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,132
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 127
- Reported office locations
- 96 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, PEI c1a5j4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Murphy Hospitality Group
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
"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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Charlottetown, PEI |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 38 |
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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!
Gahan House Nova Centre
At the Gahan House, we believe in great beer, great food, and providing the highest level of service through our genuine hospitality. We aim to elevate the brew-pub experience for every guest by using fresh local ingredients in both our handcrafted beers and delicious food. The 'Gahan Experience' is a memorable one and that's because of our people, beer, and food.
The Assistant General Manager will work under the direction of the General Manager and with the front-of-the-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 Gahan vision to all team members and lead by example.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Host team, ensuring exceptional first and last impressions for every guest.
- Oversee the restaurant's reservation system, managing bookings strategically to maximize guest satisfaction, service flow, and operational efficiency.
- Own the guest experience from reservation to departure by anticipating guest needs, resolving concerns, and creating memorable experiences.
- Ensure team members provide a memorable guest experience through coaching and by fostering a positive working culture that reinforces Murphy Hospitality Group's values every day.
- Work with the General Manager and management team to achieve operational goals across restaurant operations, marketing, human resources, financial performance, and cost controls.
- Champion a culture centered around memorable guest experiences, craft beer, and quality food.
- Handle guest and team member concerns through effective conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Continuously improve front-of-house operations, productivity, and service standards.
- Perform front-of-house duties as required, 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-house restaurant management considered a strong asset
What We Offer
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Employee Family Assistance Programs
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- MHG Wellness & Fitness programs
- Discounts from local shops and MHG locations
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