Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are contemporary properties set in the heart of authentic mountain and urban communities. Limelight Aspen, in downtown Aspen, Colorado, is just steps from the slopes and the downtown core. Limelight Ketchum is situated in Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area, Bald Mountain, and within walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. Limelight Snowmass in Snowmass, Colorado is located adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola with direct access to 3,362 acres of terrain. Limelight Denver opened in 2023, and two additional Limelight Hotels in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado, are slated to open in 2025. All Limelight properties are designed around the communities and activities where they are located. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Citizen Rail, a grill-centric restaurant and bar, is operated by Limelight Denver. Chef Christian Graves’ open kitchen and custom wood-fired grill are the center of the action at Citizen Rail, and guests in the dining room get a front-row seat to the show. Out on the heated patio there’s a lively scene all its own; cozy and sociable, it’s an ideal perch for a Union Station happy hour, dinner with friends or weekend brunch. 

Job Description

The Barback / Busser assists with keeping the bar stock, ensuring bar have clean glassware, replenishing garnishes, and helping maintaining the proper cleanliness and care of serving equipment, the bar areas, and liquor storage rooms. They also run and bus tables. They will also support In Room Dining by delivering orders and collecting payment from guests. Support amenity deliveries at the beginning of service. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 30, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
• Assist with getting bar ready and stock for service
• Assist with putting orders away
• Change kegs when empty
• Serve water and food to guests
• Expedite food and clear dishes 
• Maintain positive communication with service and kitchen staff
• Make manager aware of guest comments and complaints
• Stock and restock service items including glassware, plates, and silverware 
• Stock and restock beer, wine, and liquor 
• Help with in room dining delivery and order taking when needed 
• Take recycle bins and trash to loading dock
• Sweep and mop floor at end of shift and clean floor mats
• Maintain the proper cleanliness of table maintenance
• Set up, maintain, and break down bar area and dining room
• Assist bartender by preparing glasses and mixing drinks
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Basic knowledge of wine, food, and cooking methods preferred
• Six months to one year of related experience preferred

Additional Information

Supervision given and received
Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Received: Works under direct supervision of Restaurant Managers. 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 classified as a regular part time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass
• 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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel 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 Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here