Sous Chef - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter

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-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.  

For the first time since its inception, the first Nell hotel outside of Aspen will open at Rockefeller Center in 2027, bringing its legendary sophisticated style and legendary Aspen culture to New York City. 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 Aspen Mountain Club Sous Chef assists in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine’s absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine. 
  
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. 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 31, 2025  

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts 
•    Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments 
•    Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations 
•    Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness 
•    Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards 
•    Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine  
•    Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks  
•    Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols 
•    Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process  
•    Cook and prepare food to order 
•    Work as an active participant on the service line as required  
•    Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas 
•    Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements 
•    Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required 
•    ServSafe certification required 
•    Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  
•    Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage required 
•    Knowledge of high-volume production  
•    Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering 
•    In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment. 
•    Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards 
•    Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff 
•    Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively 
•    Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences 
•    Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation 
•    Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus 

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.

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