Culinary Executive Assistant - The Little Nell

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, the Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel 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 and a wine cellar and a speakeasy. During ski season, Nell guests have access to a ski concierge service and winter adventures and lush gardens along with off-road, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga adventures in summer months; plus, a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Star 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. Coming in 2026, Aspen Hospitality will open its first Nell hotel outside of Aspen in New York City. www.thelittlenell.com.   

Job Description

Summary
The Culinary Executive Assistant provides administrative office support to the Executive Chef and culinary department for The Little Nell Hotel.

Essential Job Functions
•    Communicates often with Executive Chef, minimum 1 reoccurring touch base per week, ensuring any urgent requests or issues are brought to light immediately
•    Review, code, organize invoices for approval and email to Accounts Payable
•    Maintains Culinary Check Book, input invoices and compare to month end reports
•    Organize and maintain all Culinary files, both computerized and hard copies
•    Upload sales data, check dates and run reports
•    Maintains current supplier list, menu items and inventory for placement in storage areas 
•    Update menu items seasonally
•    Create new suppliers as needed
•    Orders office supplies based on budget and special needs
•    Manages mail for Executive Chef, including sorting daily email “in” box and “out” box, handling samples and returns, and all other mail related duties both virtual and hard copy
•    Maintains office equipment, arranges service as needed
•    Maintain personnel files for division managers, including payroll
•    Monitor Kronos for missed punches, missed lunches, overtime, paid time off requests and email Executive Chef with action items
•    Assist in sourcing products for division
•    Assists Culinary Department with projects as requested
•    Is familiar with and adheres to hotel policies and procedures

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    College degree preferred
•    Food and Beverage/Culinary operational experience preferred
•    Strong typing skills, minimum 50 wpm
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Excellent phone skills
•    Reads, writes and speaks English fluently

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Executive Chef. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, 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 Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance

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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here