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 Pastry Sous Chef maintains smooth operation of the pastry kitchen during assigned morning or evening shift.  Ensures food is prepared according to chef’s specifications and trains employees to hotel/kitchen standards.  Prepares items for all facets of hotel food service. Responsible for the supervision of pastry employee’s quality and production.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 15, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions
•    Provides back up support to am crew, pm crew and banquet functions with plating, preparation of mis en place, cleanliness
•    Ensures the preparation for dinner service and Bakers have fulfilled their daily prep to perfection
•    Assist pastry chef with administration of apprenticeship program, scheduling, disciplining documentation and supervising
•    Communicate with Pastry/Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef regarding staff performance, guest comments, special requests, menu changes, etc.
•    Train staff to standard performance levels
•    Assures safe working conditions for all staff
•    Ordering and communicating with purveyors
•    Communicate mechanical problems with the engineering department via HOTSOS
•    Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen production and storage areas
•    Assist in writing/developing menu items and  menu descriptions for all new dishes for FOH, and BOH, along with up to date recipes
•    Assist with production of menu items, special requests
•    Assist with monthly inventory
•    Ensure food costs are at the forefront of menu development, systems and pricing
•    Enter new menu items into chef tech/update recipes
•    Monitor schedule and staffing levels, being mindful of budget and volume levels
•    Inspect product quality, pricing, and sourcing to provide the best quality/value
Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries.
 

Qualifications

•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    A minimum of five years of experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred
•    Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
•    Ability to read recipes and follow instructions

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: Exercises direct supervision over Pastry team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Pastry Chef. 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