Steward, Restaurant​/Food Service, Food & Beverage

Company 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.

A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is 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 frequent nominations 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  or follow @thelittlenell on X, Instagram or Facebook.

The Steward is responsible for cleaning and storing all flatware, silver, glass, kitchen trays, pots, pans according to the direction of the restaurant management team. The Steward also assists in food preparation as requested. This position reports to the Executive Steward.

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 22, 2026.

• Clean and stack all dishes properly
• Store dishes and silver in the designated locations
• Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fill all water tanks, turn on heating elements to dish machine
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, participate in pre and post shift cleaning and organization to include but not limited to: kitchen equipment, walk in fridge/freezer storage, dry storage, trash, recycle, mopping, sweeping
• Assist with storage of food deliveries
• Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
• Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure highest level of safety
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils in clean orderly condition
• Assist with preparing food items according to chef specifications
• Follow daily preparation list to ensure items are ready for service
• Report any problems with food product, kitchen equipment or work area to Executive Steward
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• Serv Safe or similar food safety course certification is preferred

• Great Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Familiarity with company rules, regulations and operational standards
• Basic industry terminology
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to do basic problem-solving
• Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions
• Ability to follow oral or written directions in basic English
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to quickly…