Assistant Director of Events - The Little Nell

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently 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 Little Nell is also home to the new The Nell Spa. During ski season, 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 a newly renovated spa and health club. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards 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 Nell will debut its first hotel outside of Aspen at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2026. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

Summary 
The Assistant Director of Events will sell and coordinate premium events. Assist Event Department in hiring and training. Plan all details with meeting planner and communicate these details to all department managers via event orders and weekly BEO meetings. Acts as liaison between client and The Little Nell/Sundeck/AspenX Mountain Club. Strategize profit plans for maximizing Event sales balancing profitability against promotion in order to create return clientele and sales growth. Support Director of Events in leadership decision-making and managing team functions. 

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000-$87,500 plus commission. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 15, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•    Service events at The Little Nell/Sundeck/AspenX Mountain Club/off-site properties
•    Supervise event sales managers & administration assistants
•    Coordinate conference and social groups booked by the sales department
•    Obtain instructions from clients/meeting planners and coordinate with hotel departments
•    Produce and issue event orders and group resumes
•    Attend functions to acknowledge satisfaction and introduce banquet management
•    Insure quality standards in service and presentation are maintained with the assistance of Director of Banquets
•    Return phone calls promptly within given standards
•    Attend weekly BEO meetings to cover event details with culinary and banquet management
•    Attend weekly Sales & Event weekly department head meetings
•    Conduct pre-conference meetings with in-coming group coordinators and appropriate department heads to insure final details and changes are discussed and introductions are made
•    Call a post-conference with accounting and group coordinator to ensure correct billing procedures are followed
•    Good communication skills with clients and staff
•    Sales skills and creative menu planning skills
•    Awareness of Aspens social and business environment
•    Strong management skills
•    Good telephone skills
•    Organizational/detail skills
•    Keep abreast of current market trends and research competitors
•    Complete tasks and projects delegated by Director of Events and Director Sales & Marketing and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•    Interview potential candidates following hotel guidelines and policies

•   College Degree preferred
•   5 years experience as Event Manager and/or Event Sales Manager
•   Luxury hotel experience preferably in a 5 Star – 5 Diamond property

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: Exercises general supervision over Event team. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, planning, and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Received: Works under limited supervision of Director of Events. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them. Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time 
•    Regularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
•    Must be able to lift, push or pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance 
•    May work from home 1-2 per week based on business volume and demands at hotel

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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / 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

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPEN Ventures & Aspen Hospitality will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace.