About Us:
Arriving in 2025, The Morris Proper is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of Morristown. The menu, crafted by award-winning chefs, highlights ingredients sourced from New Jersey and the surrounding areas, showcasing a sincere and nourishing approach to local cuisine.
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.
What You’ll Do:
As a Barback / Bar Production Assistant, you’ll support both the bar, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for our guests. This hybrid role is ideal for someone looking to grow in both culinary and beverage production, with a strong desire to learn the craft of cocktail ingredients and bar prep.
- Assist bartenders with setup, restocking, cleaning, and maintaining a clean, efficient bar environment
- Prepare and batch cocktail ingredients with accuracy and speed, following recipes precisely
- Support bar production, including basic cooking, ingredient prep, and maintaining bar organization
- Demonstrate strong knife skills and safe food handling practices
- Collaborate across teams to ensure bar operations are running smoothly
- Maintain a clean and organized work station in both front- and back-of-house areas
- Take initiative to learn and grow in both culinary and beverage disciplines
- Uphold CHG’s standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
Requirements
- 1+ years experience in a well-rated restaurant
- Interest or experience in bar prep, knife skills, and/or bar production
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions quickly and accurately
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Warm, guest-oriented attitude and a desire to grow within the hospitality industry
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
- A collaborative, team-first mindset
Benefits
- 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
- Salary: $16 per hour for Bar prep, and $5.26 per hour + tips for Barback.