Barback - Element - Winter

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, 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 Barback sets up and breaks down the bar area and all of its supplies, ensuring that the bar is fully stocked before and throughout service. The Barback also assists with running food and bussing tables. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

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

• Serve food and beverages to guests according to standards
• Assist in the set‑up and breakdown of service items within the bar
• Stocking and restocking of service items such as china, glassware and silverware
• Clear tables and maintain cleanliness of the bar areas
• Replenish bar snacks on tables
• Proficient in all menus and describe all menu items to a guest if/when necessary
• Well versed in all Wines by the Glass (BTG) offerings
• Working knowledge on wine‑cellar and able to find wines if/when needed
• Produce specialty hot beverages
• Familiar and follows Colorado liquor laws, does not serve intoxicated guests or minors
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year experience working in a restaurant

• Basic knowledge of wine, food and cooking methods
• Familiarity with Forbes 5‑Star standards and procedures
• Proficiency in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing to team members and customers
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner

• 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)

This position is classified as a seasonal full‑time position eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Pai…