Jr. Sous Chef - Element 47

The Little Nell•Aspen, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 [email protected] , aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 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.

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
ServSafe certification required
4 years of culinary experience required
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

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