Steward - Ajax Downtown

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. 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.

Summary
The Steward maintains cleanliness of kitchen, loading dock, and back of house area. They maintain cleanliness of tableware, glassware, and kitchen equipment while minimizing breakage. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until November 10, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•   Scrape, stack, and clean all dishes properly
•   Store dishes and silver in the designated locations 
•   Set up cleaning area: put dish machine together properly, fill all water tanks, and turn on heating elements to dish machine
•   Pre-soak silver and change water after major meal periods
•   Sort silver properly 
•   Keep dish area clean and neat according to policy 
•   Post appropriate caution signs when the floor is wet or being mopped to ensure the highest level of safety in the kitchen 
•   Disassemble, clean, and re-assemble dishwasher prior to end of shift
•   Neatly stack all remaining dirty china, glassware, and silver prior to the end of shift
•   Return all clean china, glassware, and silver to proper storage areas
•   Clean kitchen walls, floors, loading docks, and other associated areas at the proper time
•   Empty boxes and garbage at the proper time 
•   Other duties as assigned 

•   Must be at least 16 years of age 
•   High School Diploma or high school equivalent preferred 
•   6 months to 1 year of back of house experience preferred

Supervision Given and Received
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under direct supervision of the Executive Chef. 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, 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 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 is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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