Restaurant Captain

Chelsea Hospitality Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

Gratuity-based pay

Job summary

The Morris Proper in Morristown, NJ, part of Chelsea Hospitality Group, seeks hospitality professionals to lead guest experiences in a busy dining room.

You will take orders, guide guests through the menu and wine list, coordinate with front-of-house and kitchen, and ensure every table runs smoothly. Compensation is $6.05/hour plus gratuity with benefits.

Join a principles-driven team focused on warmth, refinement, and consistent execution in a ground-up operation.

Responsibilities

• Take guest orders and manage service in your section to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the menu and wine/spirit offerings to make thoughtful recommendations.
• Coordinate with servers, runners and bussers to keep the section running smoothly.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team to deliver warm, refined and consistent service.

Job description

About Us:

The Morris Proper is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the heart of Morristown from Chelsea Hospitality Group. 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 is proud to be part of the Dartcor Enterprises family of businesses —a purpose-led organization redefining hospitality as a force for connection, culture, and community. Alongside our sister brands, Dartcor Hospitality and Ōme Caterers, we’re part of a broader ecosystem that brings hospitality to life across workplace, event, and restaurant experiences.

Together, we’re reimagining what hospitality can do—for people, for places, and for the future.

What You'll Do:

• Take Ownership of the Table: Own the entire guest journey from first greeting to final farewell—taking the order, firing courses, guiding guests through the menu, and orchestrating seamless service at every table in your section.
• Master the Menu: Maintain expert knowledge of every dish, its ingredients, and preparation, offering thoughtful recommendations and answering guest questions with authority.
• Deliver Expert Wine & Liquor Service: Guide guests through the wine list and spirits selection, execute proper bottle and beverage service, and make confident pairings that elevate the meal.
• Stay Guest-Focused: Create memorable guest experiences that turn first-time visitors into loyal, returning guests, staying connected to feedback and seeking out every opportunity to make each visit better than the last.
• Work as a Team: Pull together with both the front-of-house and kitchen staff, communicating clearly, supporting one another, and staying aligned so service runs smoothly.
• Direct Your Support Team: Coordinate with servers, runners, and bussers to keep your section running smoothly, delegating with clarity and grace.

What You’ll Get From Us:

• $6.05/Hour + gratuity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off
• An opportunity to build and shape a singular hospitality operation from the ground up
• A principles-driven environment that prizes warmth, refinement, and consistent execution