Manager in Training – Aspen Hospitality

Company Description

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both of which are located at the base of Aspen Mountain; the Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado; the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho and the Limelight Denver, adjacent to Denver’s Union Station. Two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are currently in development as well as a new Nell property at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club and the Snowmass Mountain Club. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and Aspen Ventures and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co. 

Job Description

Position Summary

The Manager in Training (MIT) will gain hands-on experience both in the field at our hotel properties and in our corporate office over a 10–12-month period. The MIT will rotate throughout the Rooms and Food & Beverage operation on property as well as work in our corporate office to support and learn from our leadership team. The MIT will help prepare for and support new hotel openings and develop a well-rounded understanding of hotel management, service standards, and the guest experience across Aspen Hospitality. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations. 

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 26, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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 travel into designated markets up for multi-day/overnight trips

Additional Information

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 occasionally 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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