Restaurant Manager - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter

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, and Denver, and in Ketchum, Idaho. Two new Limelight hotels will also open in 2025 in Boulder, Colorado and Mammoth, California.  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 is responsible for maintaining financial profitability, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the operation. Additional responsibilities include setting up floor, hands-on management during service, payroll and administrative duties, and on-going training. The Restaurant Manager reports to the Club Manager. 

The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. 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 August 30, 2025

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Responsible for managing, coaching, correcting employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere & upholding standard.
•    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 Club 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 
•    Hospitality management related degree preferred 
•    2 years of luxury hotel industry experience preferred 
•    3 years of management experience in a Fine Dining restaurant environment required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Knowledge of fine dining cuisine and wine    
•    Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems 
•    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 lead and develop a team of individuals 
•    Ability to work under stressful circumstances
•    Ability to delegate work to others

Work Environment & Physical Demands
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, 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 (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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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