Assistant General Manager / Beverage Manager, New Restaurant

About Us:

Chelsea Hospitality Group (CHG) is a family-owned hospitality company based in New Jersey, dedicated to creating world-class food and beverage experiences. CHG’s latest project in Morristown, NJ involves managing multiple food and beverage outlets within a sustainably built, mixed-use property. These outlets include a ground-floor restaurant, conference catering, pantry services, and pop-up concepts.

Job Overview: 

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at the ground level to create and curate our beverage program with a narrative that reflects and enhances our food offerings. As the Assistant General Manager / Beverage Manager of the marquee restaurant, you are a senior business leader at the heart of our operation, setting the stage for exceptional hospitality and operational excellence. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the restaurant's General Manager with a primary focus on all beverage and bar operations. The expectations of this position are to not only meet but exceed our goals, ensuring every decision aligns with the mission, vision, and core values of Chelsea Hospitality Group. You bring strong leadership, a warm and competitive spirit, and an unyielding passion for hospitality. Your purpose is to build a championship team and create an environment where guests and team members feel genuinely cared for and valued. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and Manage The Menu: All beverages including cocktails, wine lists, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. 
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high standards in preparation, presentation, and taste. 
• Inventory: Maintain and monitor inventory levels, place orders, and receive deliveries in a timely manner. 
• Ongoing Training: Hire, train, and manage the bar and service teams, ensuring that all staff are properly trained in responsible alcohol service and compliant with legal requirements. 
• Financial Management Monitor the beverage department’s performance against set financial targets and adjust strategies as necessary. Create and manage the beverage department’s budget, track expenses, and report on revenue and profit. 
• Inspire Memorable Hospitality: Lead your team in creating 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 Kitchen: Build a strong, collaborative relationship with the Executive Chef and kitchen team, ensuring alignment on 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: 

• Leadership experience in restaurants and hospitality. 
• Proficient knowledge of systems and processes in restaurant management. 
• Strong business and financial acumen. 
• English fluency and Spanish knowledge preferred. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), and work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

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.