Valet - The Little Nell - Winter
- Full-time
- Job Location: The Little Nell New York
- Budgeted Pay Rate: $18.00 plus tips
- Job category: The Little Nell Aspen
- Season: Winter 2023-24
- Job Classification: Full-Time Seasonal
Company Description
Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, the Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel 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 and a wine cellar and a speakeasy. During ski season, Nell guests have access to a ski concierge service and winter adventures and lush gardens along with off-road, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga adventures in summer months; plus, a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Star 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. Coming in 2026, Aspen Hospitality will open its first Nell hotel outside of Aspen in New York City. www.thelittlenell.com.
Job Description
Summary
The Valet will provide prompt and courteous valet parking service to all hotel guests and to assist doorperson as needed.
Essential Job Functions
• Park and deliver vehicles to and from the garage basement promptly, efficiently, and safely
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner at all times
• Return the guest vehicle in the same condition as it was left, i.e. seats, radio and mirrors in the same position
• Lock the car and return the keys with properly marked tags to lock the box. Cars that cannot be locked properly should be noted on the valet ticket
• Fill out the parking tickets according to procedures. This includes inspecting the outside of the car and writing down any obvious damage
• Report damages to a guest car immediately to the Guest Services Manager or Manager on Duty and fill out an incident report immediately
• Assist guests with vehicle problems or direct them to the concierge for assistance.
• Familiar with hotel services, hours of operation
• Know about daily functions, locations and times for appropriate guest direction
• Keep valet area clean and orderly at all times
• Assist at the front door at the doorperson’s request
• Assist with the collection of monies for hourly parking
• Reconciliation of vehicles for overnight parking
• Knowledge of guests who have parking passes
Additional Job Duties
• Make manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints
• Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner, as outlined in the employee handbook
• Report to shift on time
• Comply with all policies and procedures for the Rooms Division, The Little Nell and Aspen Skiing Company
• Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures
• Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
Qualifications
• Good communication & guest relations skills
• Current Driver’s License, with no violations
• Able to drive a stick shift car
• High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Information
Supervision Given and Received
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Director of Guest Services. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance
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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here