Restaurant Manager - Aspen Hospitality

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties under The Nell and Limelight brands. This includes The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences located at the base of Aspen Mountain, as well as a new Nell property currently in development at Rockefeller Center in New York City.  

Aspen Hospitality’s Limelight hotels are located across Colorado, with locations in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder, and in Ketchum, Idaho. New Limelight hotels are opening in December 2025 in Mammoth, California, and in 2028 in Charleston, South Carolina.  

Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, and Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co.  

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 Restaurant Manager will support the existing Aspen Hospitality portfolio of hotels and support new hotel openings. This role is responsible for the training of new Food & Beverage leaders and line level staff and is a resource for all properties as needed. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining financial profitability, high service level, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the restaurant and bar operations at assigned location. Additional responsibilities include setting up floor, hands-on management during service, payroll and administrative duties, and on-going training. This role is designed for a project management mindset combined with an extensive background in managing Food and Beverage in luxury and lifestyle hotels. This position reports to the VP of Food and Beverage.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until October 26, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Responsible for training and coaching employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and upholding restaurant service standards
•    Assist in interviewing, selection, training and retention of employees 
•    Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
•    Responsible for the financial success of the operation 
•    Conducts daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling and hygiene standards
•    Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies
•    Complete and assign daily preparation lists 
•    Communicate with onsite General Manager as needed regarding inventory, ordering and menu details such as pricing information
•    Ensures customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience
•    Other duties as assigned 

Education & Experience Requirements
•    2 years of management experience in a Food Service environment required
•    Hospitality management related degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems required
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
•    Proficient written and verbal communication skills English skills, Spanish a plus
•    Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent time management skills
•    Strong supervisory and leadership skills
•    Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related
•    Ability to work under stressful circumstances
•    Ability to delegate work to others
•    Proven strategic ability to manage multiple high priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 
•    Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

Work Environment & 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 up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance
•    Job may be performed indoors and outdoors with visits to construction sites
•    Frequent travel to jobsites and existing hotels is required

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
•    Paid Time Off Programs
•    Paid Leave Programs
•    Employee Ski Pass
•    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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