Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The Little Nell is also home to the new The Nell Spa. During ski season, Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga; plus, a pool, hot tub, and a newly renovated spa and health club. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation. The Nell will debut its first hotel outside of Aspen at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2026. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

Job Description

Summary
The Jr. Sous Chef will assist in maintaining smooth operations of the kitchen during assigned shift. Ensures food is prepared according to Executive Chefs specifications and assist in training line staff to the Hotel/ Kitchen standards. Responsible for the kitchen operations in the absence of Chef on duty. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 30th, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions
•   Set up his/her own station and mise en place to Executive Chef Specifications and recipes
•   Cook and prepare food to order on daily basis
•   Properly stores all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end
•   Works all stations as required
•   Develop and train line staff including externs to standard performance level
•   Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
•   Communicate with the Sous Chef on duty to assure proper service according to his assigned shift
•   Report to work on time in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook
•   Be a role model to others
•   Remind our team that special orders are the reason we get a paycheck
•   Follow all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, The Little Nell and Aspen Ski Company
•   Expedites Lunch or Dinner service from inside the line as needed
•   Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Ajax Kitchen standards 
•   Maintains with Sous Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
•   Attends department meetings as required
•   Communicates and reports any mechanical problems with the Engineering Department or Sous Chef
•   Discuss and make Chef on duty aware of guest’s comments or complaints
•   Assist in daily inventories as needed
•   Is familiar with Hotel fire, safety and health procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
•   Completes special tasks and projects assigned by the chef and assist others in the Food and Beverage Division as business volumes and staff levels demand
•   Maintains a 100% satisfaction rate and takes full responsibility for food quality
•   Attends assigned management training classes
•   Diligent and economical use of labor, and product
•   Checks daily the quality and level of all line station mise en place
•   Learn to read a P&L, learn to understand the dynamics of labor and food cost management
•   Assist culinary team in achieving labor and food budgets

Qualifications

•   High School Diploma or equivalent
•   Five years culinary experience
•   Culinary degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Chef de Cuisine. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
•    Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
•    Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•   Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
•   Flexible Spending Account Programs
•   Life Insurance Programs
•   Paid Time Off Programs
•   Paid Leave Programs
•   401(k) Savings Plan
•   Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes 
•   Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here