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.
Inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, The Little Nell is a a Relais & Châteaux resort, 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.
The Little Nell also proudly offers residences, with 26 exquisite private mountainside homes and 12 guest rooms situated at the base of Aspen Mountain where owners and rental guests enjoy exceptional personal service delivered by The Little Nell team, along with effortless ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Mountain.
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 notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.
Position Summary
The Steward is responsible for cleaning and storing all flatware, silver, glass, kitchen trays, pots, pans according to the direction of the restaurant management team. The Steward also assists in food preparation as requested. This position reports to the Executive Steward.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 12, 2026.
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
Clean and stack all dishes properly
Store dishes and silver in the designated locations
Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fil all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, participate in pre and post shift cleaning and organization to include but not limited to: kitchen equipment, walk in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycle, mopping, sweeping
Assist with storage of food deliveries
Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean orderly condition
Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications
Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to Executive Steward
Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
ServSafe or similar food safety course certification is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Great Knowledge of company policies and procedures
Familiarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standards
Basic industry terminology
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Ability to do basic problem-solving
Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions
Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English
Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks with great attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
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 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 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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