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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.

Inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, The Little Nell is a a Relais & Châteaux resort, 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 notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Position Summary
The Chef Tournant is a mobile position that provides culinary support across the hotel as directed by the Executive Chef.  The Chef Tournant ensures the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. This role focuses on food preparation, training and development of staff along with developing innovative menus and maintaining cost controls to optimize efficiency and profitability. This role brings strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for excellence to drive an exceptional dining experience while upholding health and safety regulations. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. 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 September 13, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities   
•    Assists Chef de Cuisine in all aspects of kitchen operations, as directed by the Executive Chef 
•    Acts as a coach, mentor and trainer to culinary employees 
•    Acts as restaurant chef as needed, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operation 
•    Ensures that food is prepared on time and according to specifications 
•    Assists with end of day wrap up, cleaning and closing down of kitchen 
•    Maintains excellent food preparation and safety practices 
•    Expedites preparation of essential items for service; execution of menu items during service 
•    Maintains, with Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas 
•    Properly stores all mise en place and submits production needs for following day by shift end 
•    Supervises employees to achieve assigned tasks according to kitchen standards 
•    Communicates guest comments and concerns with the Restaurant General Manager 
•    Communicates discrepancies from standard with the Executive Chef 
•    Attends regularly scheduled weekly Manager/Supervisor Meeting, Kitchen Meeting and (one-on-one) meetings with Executive Chef 
•    Other duties as assigned  

Education & Experience Requirements   
•    Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required 
•    Minimum 4 years of experience in culinary management with at least 2 years in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Proficient knowledge & experience in training and developing culinary staff 
•    Proficient knowledge of purchasing  
•    Proficient knowledge of high-volume production experience   
•    Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines  
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite  
•    Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus  
•    Proficient knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more  
•    Proficient experience in guest facing roles  
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
•    Excellent time management skills  
•    Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be guest or employee related  
•    Ability to lead people 
•    Ability to quickly adapt to stressful circumstances, changes in processes, customer flow, environments and tasks  
•    Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner  
•    Ability to communicate with Restaurant Manager as needed to provide menu and pricing information  
•    Ability to communicate with Executive Chef regarding the daily inventory and ordering process

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 classified 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.

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