Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities. Limelight Aspen, in downtown Aspen, Colorado, is just steps from the slopes and the downtown core. Limelight Ketchum is situated in Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area, Bald Mountain, and within walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Limelight Snowmass in Snowmass, Colorado is located adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola with direct access to 3,362 acres of terrain. Limelight Denver opened in 2023, and two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are slated to open in 2025. All Limelight properties are designed around the communities and activities where they are located. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Ajax Downtown is a new restaurant opening in August. We are excited to be recruiting talented and motivated individuals for our opening team. The centerpiece of Ajax Downtown is the fire. We work with a unique and signature dry aging program, local and seasonal produce and a live-fire Josper Grill and Oven. The bar features craft cocktails, small-production local beers and a curated wine list. This is an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and a strong desire to do the job right. Ajax Downtown is located in the Limelight Hotel in downtown Denver. Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality. The current portfolio includes Limelight Hotel Aspen, Limelight Hotel Snowmass and Limelight Hotel Denver in Colorado; and the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho.

Job Description

Summary
The AM Server serves food & beverage items in a timely, friendly and professional manner. This is performed at a table service restaurant and/or bar/lounge environment according to established standards and procedures.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until October 13, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
• Ensure that all guests are served in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure tables are set, condiments are stocked and menus are clean and updated
• Stack and polish glassware and silver
• Have thorough knowledge of the menu and wine list
• Must display basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food allergies
• Use sales techniques to suggest additional items and enhance the guest experience
• Provide alcoholic beverage service to guests as well as non-alcoholic and hot beverages
• Operate POS system and handle cash/credit transactions
• Expedite food from kitchen to guest while maintaining cleanliness of serving equipment
• Maintain positive communication with service and kitchen staff; Make manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints
• Carry tools necessary to perform job i.e. crumbers, corkscrews etc.
• Participate in daily cleaning operations for the restaurant, which can include checking bathrooms are clean, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming
• Snow removal as required by specific restaurant, which may include moving deck furniture
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred
• Prior guest service experience is preferred
• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• Previous experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred
• TIPS Certification preferred
• Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. 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, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods 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 constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
· Flexible Spending Account Programs
· Life Insurance Programs
· Paid Time Off Programs
· Paid Leave Programs
· 401(k) Savings Plan
· 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/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality 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