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Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.  

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028). 

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Position Summary
The Banquet Jr. Sous Chef supports in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to restaurant standards. They assist with the preparation and cooking of dishes, manage kitchen staff during their shifts, and ensure adherence to food safety regulations. Additionally, they help with inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour; actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Responsibilities 
•    Assist the Executive Chef with all kitchen needs
•    Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
•    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 to standard performance level
•    Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
•    Communicate with the Executive Chef to assure proper service according to assigned shift
•    Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards 
•    Maintains cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
•    Assist in daily inventories as needed
•    Other duties as assigned

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage 
•    In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment
•    Knowledge of high-volume production 
•    Familiar with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
•    Familiar with hotel fire, safety and health procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
•    Ability to read a P&L and understand the dynamics of labor and food cost management
•    Ability to assist culinary team in achieving labor and food budgets
•    Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
•    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 bring concerns guest or kitchen concerns to Executive Chef's attention
•    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 

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

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 One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality 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 One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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

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