Lead Concierge- Residences at The Little Nell

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.  

A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is 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-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.  

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. 

Position Summary
The Lead Concierge oversees daily front desk operations, providing exceptional guest services while managing a team to ensure a seamless and personalized experience. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and in-depth knowledge of local attractions to anticipate and fulfill guest needs efficiently. The Concierge staff act as the primary contact between the guest and the hotel for any and all matters that the guest wishes. This position reports to the Front Office Manager. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 15th, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Trains new Concierge employees, including teaching processes and SOPs, giving direction, and acting as a support for questions
•    Takes the lead on special projects, including proactively reaching out to guests for busy time periods and managing high demand bookings 
•    Contacts local restaurants and businesses on a regular basis to keep up to date with hours of operation, menus, and special offerings and communicate updates effectively to the team
•    Writes and updates email templates for Concierge correspondence with guests
•    Oversees the process and organization of lift tickets for guests, including ordering, printing and delivery
•    Reviews pre-arrival letters and itineraries for any errors or unconfirmed reservations
•    Listen attentively and fulfills activity, dining and entertainment requests for guests.  In conversing with guests, anticipate needs and offer additional assistance where possible. Use discretion as appropriate
•    Assist with guest issues and experiences, providing a solution, proper follow up and positive guest recovery
•    Assist with managing gratuities and commissions
•    Assist in desk operations, supply ordering and cleanliness providing a professional presentation
•    Proficient in all hotel programs, including HMS, Alice and Salto
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements
•    College degree preferred 
•    One year of concierge & guest experience required
•    Colorado Notary preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
•    Intimate knowledge of local mountain, town activities and events in the area
•    Knowledge of customer preferences and how to meet or exceed them 
•    Familiarity with hotel fire and safety procedures 
•    Familiar with hotel services, hours of operation
•    Knowledge of daily functions, locations and times to assist guests with inquiries
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with guests, vendors and other staff members
•    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address guest inquiries and resolve concerns promptly

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time, kneeling and bending may be required
•    Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions  
•    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

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