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. 

Summary
The Restaurant Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the restaurants and bars operated within The Little Nell hotel. The position also focuses on training staff, providing a high service level and supervising the overall upkeep of the operation. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 22, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions
•   Assists in operating the restaurant on a daily basis
•   Supervises staff including side work, scheduling, and practical training
•   Responsible for upkeep of physical facilities including cleanliness, maintenance and organization on a daily basis and long term
•   Maintains records of employee needs and responsibilities including time off requests, schedules, tip sheets, and Personal Action Forms (PAFs) 
•   Attend departmental and Food and Beverage meetings
•   Enforce restaurant standards, procedures and policies
•   Communicate with Executive Chef concerning quality, presentation, timing and guest comments
•   Conduct daily pre-meal meeting and tasting in congruence with Chef and Restaurant Manager, ensuring staff’s knowledge of food, menus, beverage, wine and service
•   Maintain high level of guest satisfaction, make immediate corrective action when guests needs are not met
•   Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times and ensures staff’s appearance and conduct are impeccable
•   Maintain daily computer log for breakfast shift
•   Review staffing regularly to control costs during slow periods
•   Train staff regularly to adhere to Forbes 5 star standards
•   Supervise the care of equipment, maintaining par levels, organizing stock, minimizing waste, breakage and misuse
•   Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook and departmental rule
•   Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•   Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan

•   College preferred or hotel/restaurant training
•   One year supervisory experience preferred
•   Three years Food & Beverage experience preferred
•   Minimum of 4 years combination education/experience
•   Extensive restaurant service knowledge
•   Extensive wine knowledge
•   Knowledge of food and cooking methods
•   Ability to work well with people
•   Strong organization and supervisory skills

Supervision Given and Received  
Given:  Exercises direct supervision over Restaurant Staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
Received:  Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. 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 be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time  
•    Regularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
•    Must be able to lift, push or pull occasionally 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 perk

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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