Jr. Sous Chef - 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 Americas most famous mountain town.

A Relais & Chateaux 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 Americas 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

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Position Summary
The Jr. Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented according to restaurant standards. They assist with the preparation and cooking of dishes, manage kitchen staff during their shifts, and ensure adherence to food safety regulations. Additionally, they help with inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position reports to the Chef De Cuisine.

Budgeted Pay Rate: $29.00

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 31, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
Assist the Sous Chef with all kitchen needs
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
Cook and prepare food to order on daily basis
Properly stores all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end
Works all stations as required
Develop and train line staff to standard performance level
Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
Communicate with the Sous Chef on duty to assure proper service according to his assigned shift
Expedites Lunch or Dinner service from inside the line as needed
Supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards
Maintains with Sous Chef, cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins and storage areas
Assist in daily inventories as needed
Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements
Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
ServSafe certification required
5 years of culinary experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage
In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment
Knowledge of high-volume production
Familiar with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
Familiar with Hotel fire, safety and health procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
Ability to read a P&L and understand the dynamics of labor and food cost management
Ability to assist culinary team in achieving labor and food budgets
Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standardsv
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 bring concerns guest or kitchen concerns to Sous Chefs attention
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 and Physical Demands
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, 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 frequently lift, push or pull 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 perks