Beverage Manager

Chelsea Hospitality is seeking a Beverage Manager for it's upscale restaurant The Morris Proper in Morristown, NJ.

At Chelsea Hospitality Group we imagine and launch bold, community-centered hospitality concepts that bring people together in powerful, purposeful ways. From restaurants to cultural hubs to organizational and community experiences; everything we create is designed to spark connections, inspire belonging, and reimagine what hospitality can do for people, places, and communities.

What You’ll Do:

●      The Beverage Manager is responsible for the restaurant’s beverage program while also acting as a restaurant manager

●      Monitor beverage costs and labor costs

●      Ensures standards for product quality and service are always maintained

●      Under the direction of the General Manager, manages hourly restaurant/bar team including scheduling, cuts, service, counseling and training staff

●      Submits nightly reports on service, sales, labor and beverage costs, etc.

●      Inspire Memorable Hospitality: Create meaningful, memorable experiences for our guests, while fostering a culture where hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.

●      Stay Guest-Focused: Work closely with your management team to stay connected to guest feedback. Seek out every opportunity to enhance the guest experience and build a community of loyal regulars.

●      Nurture Your Team: Provide ongoing feedback that inspires your team to reach new heights of performance and excellence. You’ll cultivate a group of hospitality professionals who are dedicated to making every guest feel special.

●      Partner with the Restaurant: Build a strong, collaborative relationship with both the front-of-house management and kitchen teams, ensuring alignment of all business goals and initiatives. When the front and back of the house are in sync, magic happens.

●      Champion Growth and Development: Mentor and guide your team members, helping them see and reach their potential. You’ll create clear pathways for growth that allow everyone to thrive.

●      Build a diverse and Inclusive Team: Seek out opportunities to recruit and nurture talent that reflects our values of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, making our team stronger and more vibrant.

●      Balance Operational Excellence: Juggle daily operations and strategic responsibilities with grace, making decisions that benefit both the immediate needs and long-term success of the business.

●      Establish Clear Systems: Create an environment where roles, goals, and resources are clear. You’ll ensure that systems and processes are efficient, accessible, and set your team up for success.

●      Collaborate with Home Office: Partner with Home Office departments to align on company-wide initiatives, and support the rollouts, training, and communication needed to make them a success.

●      Foster Relationships: Build and maintain trusting relationships with other Chelsea Hospitality Group leaders. By sharing best practices and supporting one another, we all win.

What We Need From You:

·        3+ years of leadership experience in well-rated restaurants and hospitality

·        Proficient in restaurant finances and recordkeeping (P&L/budget/food & labor costs)

·        Ability to compute numbers, reconcile daily financial documents, inventory goods, conduct analysis and make business recommendations to ensure costs are in line with budgets

·        Proficient knowledge of systems and processes in restuarant management

·        Warm and inviting personality, with an ability to make guests feel at home

·        Understanding of seating management, great communication skills and reservation-system experience highly preferred

·        A passion for great service, a must

·        A strong hospitality mindset with great attention to detail

·        A collaborative and adaptable attitude, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments

·        Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

What You’ll Get From Us:

·        Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life and Vision insurance

·        401(k) to help you invest in your future

·        Paid time off to help support your life outside of work

·        Work alongside collaborative team members who support CHG’s core values and are eager to be a part of CHG’s founding operation