Steward - The Little Nell

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

Position Summary 
The Steward / Dishwasher maintains cleanliness of kitchen, loading dock, and back of house area. They maintain cleanliness of tableware, glassware, and kitchen equipment while minimizing breakage. The Steward position reports to the Executive Chef.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until March 30, 2025 

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
• Scarpe, stack, and clean all dishes properly
• Store dishes and silver in the designated locations
• Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fil all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine
• Keep dish area clean and organized according to policy
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
• Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean orderly condition
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements 
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• High School Diploma or high school equivalent preferred
• 6 months to 1 year of back of house experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures 
• Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards 
• Basic industry terminology
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively 
• Ability to do basic problem-solving 
• Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions 
• Proficiency in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing to team members and customers 
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals 
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Additional Information

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 occasionally 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 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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