Hospitality 201 brings remarkable experience and pedigree to consulting projects. Carley Gaskin and Joshua Fossitt alone bring over 30 years of combined hospitality industry experience, prospective from multiple Michellin starred restaurants, and beverage programs voted best in the country and the globe by multiple rating groups including The Spirited Awards, World’s 50 Best, TimeOut, WineMag, and more. However, it is our network of peers that make us the most exciting consulting group in the country. Whatever your concept, wherever your location, Hospitality 201 can help design, build, and manage any beverage program to fit your needs.
Previous Projects
Cellar 335
➢ Design Bar
➢ Define equipment, spacing, and layout for bar equipment
➢ Consult on backbar and storage space
➢ Choose all glassware
➢ Create opening cocktail, beer, and wine menus
➢ Interview, hire, and train staff
➢ Implement prep and service systems
➢ Build general training materials, as well as concept specific training materials for future use by Cellar 335 for training and reference
➢ Oversee first week of operation, offer feedback, and manicure systems
NJ Monthly – 30 Best Restaurants in NJ three years in a row (every year open)
“When the decision was made to open a restaurant with a vibrant bar, the first person that came to mind was Josh Fossitt, and it was undoubtedly the best decision I made during the whole process.”
Harry Caray’s
Design cocktails for two locations utilizing Harry Caray’s partner brands (River North and Navy Pier)
Provide costing spreadsheets
Multiple tastings to finalize recipes
“We worked with Josh to update our signature cocktail list. We asked him to bring us fresh ideas while honoring the classics, and he nailed it.”
Johnny’s Heist: Maui, HI
Create Signature Cocktails that pair with Johnny’s delicious food menu
Assist on building backbar, Classic Cocktail Menu & bar design
Multiple tastings to finalize menu
Provide Costing Sheets, Product Orders & Prep Specs
Hotel Jerome & j-Bar: Aspen, co
Create Signature Cocktail & Classic Cocktail Menus
Train Staff on new menus, spirits & techniques
Provide Costing Sheets, Product Orders & Prep Specs
Identify locally & domestically crafted spirits menu
Revamp current bar space & equipment