Wine Bar Manager - The Little Nell - Winter

Aspen Skiing Company; Aspen (CO); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Ski Pass

Paid Time Off Programs

Other company perks

Zusammenfassung

The Little Nell in Aspen seeks a Wine Bar Manager to oversee daily restaurant and bar operations, ensuring top guest service and efficient staff management. You will train and lead a team, coordinate service, and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

The role is a full-time seasonal position with evening and weekend hours, offering a competitive hourly wage and benefits for the winter season. Prior supervisory experience and CMS 1 knowledge are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management preferred.
• Four years in a food service environment required.
• Two years in a supervisory role preferred.
• CMS 1 preferred is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and coordinate restaurant staff to ensure exceptional guest service and efficient operations.
• Train, motivate, and provide feedback to staff to maintain high service standards.
• Oversee daily restaurant activities, including guest seating, order taking, and food delivery.
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and presentation meet hotel standards.
• Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly and professionally.

Kenntnisse

Restaurant operations

Leadership

Guest service

POS systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

CMS 1 preferred

Tools

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Jobbeschreibung

Wine Bar Manager - The Little Nell - Winter

• Full-time
• Job Location: The Little Nell Aspen
• Budgeted Pay Rate: $29.00
• Job category: The Little Nell Aspen
• Season: Winter 2026-27
• Job Classification: Full-Time Seasonal
• Compensation: USD 29 - USD 32 - hourly

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 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.

Position Summary

The Wine Bar Manager oversees daily restaurant and bar operations ensuring a high level of guest service, efficient staff management and training, upkeep of the operation and service execution. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. This position reports to the Bar Manager.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $29.00 to $32.00 per hour,actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 25, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate restaurant staff to ensure exceptional guest service and efficient operations
• Train, motivate, and provide feedback to staff to maintain high service standards
• Oversee daily restaurant activities, including guest seating, order taking, and food delivery
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and presentation meet hotel standards
• Handle guest complaints and resolve service issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain records of employee needs and responsibilities including time off requests, schedules, tip sheets, and Personal Action Forms (PAFs)
• Collaborate with the kitchen to ensure timely and accurate food preparation
• Monitor staff performance and assist with performance evaluations
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards in the restaurant
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including restaurant setup and cleanup, cash handling and processing of guest payments accurately
• Conduct daily pre-meal meeting and tasting in congruence with Chef and Restaurant Manager, ensuring staff’s knowledge of food, menus, beverage, wine and service
• Maintain high level of guest satisfaction, make immediate corrective action when guests needs are not met
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, or related field preferred
• Four years' experience in food service environment required
• Two years in a supervisory role preferred
• CMS 1 preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, including service, food preparation, and sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to motivate and guide staff
• Ability to handle guest concerns, complaints, and feedback in a professional and efficient manner
• In-depth knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation, and presentation
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests, staff, and management
• Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in point-of-sale (POS) systems and restaurant management software
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff to improve performance and service quality
• Strong organizational skills to manage reservations, schedules, and inventory
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations in a restaurant setting
• Ability to monitor and maintain inventory levels of food, beverages, and supplies
• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and guest issues
• Ability to maintain a calm and composed demeanor under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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
• 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.

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