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Company Description

The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. 

A Relais & Chateaux resort, The Little Nell is consistently 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 new Spa at The Little Nell is rooted in 'The Aspen Idea' - a holistic lifestyle philosophy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. During ski season, The Little 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 health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards for decades 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 Little Nell also proudly offers residences, with 26 exquisite private mountainside homes and 12 guest rooms situated at the base of Aspen Mountain where owners and rental guests enjoy exceptional personal service delivered by The Little Nell team, along with effortless ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Mountain. 

For the first time since its inception, the first Nell hotel outside of Aspen will open at Rockefeller Center in 2027, bringing its legendary sophisticated style and legendary Aspen culture to New York City. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary
The Sous Chef assists in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Chef de Cuisine's absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 21, 2026. To apply directly on The Little Nell careers please follow this link: Aspen Skiing Company Sous Chef - Element 47 | SmartRecruiters

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
   Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts
   Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments
   Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
   Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness
   Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards
   Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine 
   Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks
   Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols
   Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process 
   Cook and prepare food to order
   Work as an active participant on the service line as required 
   Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
   Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
    Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
    ServSafe certification required 
    5 years of culinary experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
    Proficient knowledge of purchasing food and beverage
    Proficient knowledge of high-volume production
    Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
    In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment
    Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
    Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff
    Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
    Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences
    Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation
    Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands
   Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, 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 occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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