Weekend Ski Season Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

Inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, The Little Nell is a a Relais & Chateaux 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 [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Jr. Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef 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 Sous Chef. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 21, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Responsibilities 
    Assist the Sous 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 Sous Chef on duty to assure proper service according to his assigned shift
    Expedites Lunch or Dinner service from inside the line as needed
    Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards 
    Maintains with Sous Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
    Assist in daily inventories as needed
    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
    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 Sous Chefs 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 

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

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

Aspen One participates in E-Verify.

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