Stayaspensnowmass is hiring: Assistant Restaurant Manager - Element 47 in Aspen

• Full-time
• Job Location: The Little Nell Aspen
• Budgeted Pay Rate: $29.00
• Job category: The Little Nell Aspen
• Season: Year Round
• Job Classification: Full-Time Regular

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently 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 Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997.

Job Description

Summary
The Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the restaurant and bar, staffing and training, high service level, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the operation. This is an hourly position.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 1, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
• Assists in operating the restaurant on a daily basis
• Supervises staff, including side work, scheduling, and practical training
• Responsible for upkeep of physical facilities including cleanliness, maintenance and organization on a daily basis and long term
• Maintains records of employee needs and responsibilities including time off requests, schedules, tip sheets, and Personal Action Forms (PAFs)
• Contributes input in monthly staff meetings
• Attends departmental and Food and Beverage meetings
• Enforces restaurant standards, procedures and policies
• Communicates with Executive Chef concerning quality, presentation, timing and guest comments
• Conducts daily pre-meal meeting and tasting in congruence with Chef and Restaurant Manager, ensuring staff’s knowledge of food, menus, beverage, wine and service.
• Maintains high level of guest satisfaction, making immediate corrective action when guest needs are not met
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Trains staff regularly and develops new training methods
• Assists the Restaurant Manager to develop and discipline staff
• Supervises the care of equipment, maintaining par levels, organizing stock, minimizing waste, breakage and misuse
• Completes tasks and projects delegated by your Supervisor and assists other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Enforces and complies with all policies.

Qualifications

• College preferred or hotel/restaurant training
• One year management experience preferred
• Three years Food & Beverage experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years combination education/experience
• Professional appearance
• Extensive restaurant service knowledge
• Extensive wine knowledge
• Knowledge of food and cooking methods
• Ability to work well with people
• Strong organization and supervisory skills

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received
Given: Exercises direct supervision over Restaurant Staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently.

Work Environment and 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
• Must be able to lift, push or pull occasionally 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:
• 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

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.