Manager in Training - Food & Beverage

Overview

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 offers two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy, and a Spa rooted in ‘The Aspen Idea’ that integrates mind, body, and spirit.

Guests enjoy a slopeside ski concierge, winter adventures, and summer activities including lush gardens, off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga, plus a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, and repeatedly recognized for its outstanding wine program.

The property also offers 26 private mountainside residences and 12 guest rooms. For the first time since its inception, the first Nell hotel outside of Aspen will open at Rockefeller Center in 2027. For more information, visit  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 specific domains associated with The Little Nell and Aspen One.

Job Description

The Manager in Training (MIT) will spend 10-12 months rotating throughout the Food & beverage departments to gain a broad knowledge of the division. During the program the MIT will experience three Food & Beverage Division departments, work in all positions and shifts, and shadow the department manager to learn supervisory skills. The MIT will participate in Human Resources-led learning modules and will be counseled on next steps for promotion into a supervisor or management role.

This position reports to the Director of Food & Beverage.

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 15, 2026.

• Work all positions within the rotational departments assigned throughout each area of the MIT Program, following seasonal business levels and new hotel opening needs
• Meet regularly with the department manager to review performance
• Meet regularly with the department manager to learn supervisory skills and responsibilities
• Complete department specific projects as assigned by department manager
• Review and learn monthly department financials with department manager
• Complete MIT learning modules as assigned by Human Resources
• Attend department meetings as required
• Complete special tasks and projects assigned by manager
• Attend assigned management training classes
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field
• 1 year experience in hotel operations or hospitality management preferred; internship experience will be considered

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to learn and grow in the hospitality industry
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for delivering excellent guest experiences
• Skilled in influencing and acting as a role model to others
• Strong desire to learn all operational and strategic facets of the business
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures for Hotel Operations and Food & Beverage departments
• Ability to assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude

• 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 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)

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