Expediter - Ajax Tavern - Winter

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Ski Pass

Other company perks

Job summary

The Little Nell in Aspen seeks an Expediter to coordinate the flow of food orders from kitchen to dining room, ensuring accuracy, timing, and proper delivery. This role bridges kitchen and servers, reporting to the Chef de Cuisine.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of related experience, with strong English communication and sanitation knowledge. This is a seasonal full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality and sanitation standards.
• Understanding of health and safety rules and guidelines.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays.
• Ability to handle guest complaints to protect restaurant reputation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a team player and communicate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely service by ensuring smooth flow from kitchen to servers.
• Ensure correct priority in order preparation.
• Assist in final preparation of dishes.
• Check dishes for accuracy, presentation and temperature before delivery.
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service.
• Inspect premises for sanitation standards and assist in cleaning.
• Organize kitchen items, dry goods, equipment, and supplies, including rotation of deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Health & safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment handling

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Heavy lifting

Information transfer between kitchen &

Education

High School Diploma

One year related experience

Job description

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 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 [e-mail], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Expediter is responsible for coordinating the flow of food orders from the kitchen to the dining room, ensuring dishes are prepared correctly, timed appropriately, and delivered to the correct table. This position acts as the bridge between the kitchen and servers to guarantee a successful service. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 8, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate a timely and smooth service by ensuring efficient flow of orders from the kitchen to the servers
• Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
• Assist in the final preparation of dishes
• Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature
• Deliver orders to maintain fast service
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in cleaning
• Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• One-year related experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of quality and sanitation standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety rules and guidelines
• Ability to use kitchen equipment or utensils and carry heavy trays
• Ablity to handle complaints from guests to preserve the restaurant’s reputation
• Ability to work under pressure in a face paced environment
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff (e.g. when a customer has a particular request)

Additional Information

Work Environment & 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 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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