Banquet Sous Chef - The Little Nell

Company DescriptionThe 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.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.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Banquet Sous Chef works in unison with the Banquet Manager, Pastry Chef and Catering department to plan food service for events. This position will support the directives of the Banquet Chef by upholding the highest of standards with quality cuisine, cleanliness, communication, food and labor cost management, professionalism & innovation. This position reports to the Banquet Chef.The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Job Posting DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted until April 19, 2026.Essential Job Functions/Key Job ResponsibilitiesAssist the Executive Banquet Chef in all areas of menus and food related operationsOversee organization of kitchen management according to needs. Also responsible for coordinating staff for banquets and live stationsResponsible for labor analysis and breakdown, and assisting with the formulation and achievement of the annual culinary labor budget, including controlling food and labor costsAssist in creation of weekly schedule for banquet culinary departmentTraining and development of staff, including, proper use of equipment, hotel orientation and culinary rules and regulationsResponsible for organization and quantity of china, glass, silver and any equipment needed to execute an event, including tents and sculleryResponsible for food inventories, food purchasing and product FIFO and storage cleanliness and organization with assistance from the Purchasing departmentResponsible for after function break down, dissemination and salvage of leftover foodsWriting and monitoring daily production listsReviews daily all change logs, event reports and updates BEO's accordingly, and ensures that other affected culinary departments are up to dateResponsible for all systems in banquet operations: ordering, scheduling, payroll, production and quality of productResponsible for overseeing maintenance of equipment and sanitation in all food production and service areas, routinely checking temperatures of food in all levels of service and areas of property and keeping the walk-ins, dry storage and loading dock areas clean and orderlyOther duties as assignedQualificationsEducation & Experience RequirementsCulinary Degree or Equivalent preferred5 years of progressive experience in culinary operations required4 years of experience in culinary management with at least 2 years as Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operationsStrong leadership and team management skills, including training and mentoring staffAbility to develop and execute creative, high-quality menus while maintaining cost controlProficiency in food safety, sanitation regulations, and HACCP standardsProficient in fundamental math and accounting skillsStrong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficientlyFamiliar with hotel fire and safety procedures, assisting in emergency and security procedures as directed by Planning CommitteeExperience in inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationsAbility to monitor food and labor costs while optimizing kitchen efficiencyExcellent problem-solving skills to address kitchen challenges and service issuesStrong communication and collaboration skills to work with other departmentsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environmentExperience with banquet and event catering, ensuring seamless executionKnowledge of kitchen equipment maintenance and troubleshootingProficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management softwareAbility to adapt to changing menus, dietary restrictions, and guest preferencesPassion for culinary innovation and staying updated on industry trendsAdditional InformationWork Environment & Physical DemandsAbility to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of timeRegularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust 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 BenefitsThis position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perksThe 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-perksAspen One participates in E-Verify.E-Verify & Right to Work Poster