Sommelier - Snowmass Mountain - Winter 25-26 - Full-time

strongCompany Description:/strongpWith roots dating back to 1946, and a division of a href="https://www.aspen.com/"Aspen One/a, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.#xa0;#xa0;/ppAspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski amp; Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit a href="http://www.aspensnowmass.com/"www.aspensnowmass.com/a or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X. #xa0;/ppPlease note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com amp; thelittlenell.com domains.#xa0;/pstrongJob Description:/strongpThe Sommelier is responsible for curating and managing the restaurant’s wine program, including selection, pairing, inventory, and staff education. This role enhances the guest dining experience by offering expert wine recommendations tailored to the menu and individual preferences. The ideal candidate brings deep wine knowledge, excellent hospitality skills, and a passion for creating memorable culinary experiences. This position reoprts to the Restaurant Manager./ppstrongJob Posting Deadline/strong#xa0;/ppApplications for this position will be accepted until October 1st, 2025.#xa0;/ppstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/pulliWork with Restaurant or General Manager once a week to conduct wine tasting during pre-service/liliPlay integral role in the hiring and training of all new staff for the restaurant/liliAssist in the daily maintenance including organization, restocking, wine cellar, wine fridge, wine wall, to ensure it is current, clean and organized/liliEnsure all wine lists are always current/liliConstantly further your wine knowledge/liliAssist in the daily maintenance including organization, restocking, wine cellar, wine fridge, wine wall, etc./liliAssist in the planning, organization and execution of all special wine events and promotions/liliBenchmark and provide innovation on product, training, organization and systems as they relate to not only wine service but the day-to-day operation of the restaurant/liliConduct monthly inventory working closely with wine director and accounting to resolve any inconsistencies with accounting in a timely manner/liliComplete tasks and projects delegated by your supervisor and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand/liliAssist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan/liliComply with all policies and procedures of Aspen One/liliOther Duties as assigned/li/ulstrongQualifications:/strongpstrongEducation and Experience Requirements/strong/pulliCollege preferred or hotel/restaurant training/lili3 years in a fine dining establishment/liliSuccessful completion of advanced level of The Court of Master Sommeliers preferred/li/ulpstrongKnowledge, Skills amp; Abilities/strong/pulliProficient knowledge in wine/liliKnowledge of food and cooking methods/liliKnowledge of Famp;B finance models as they relate to pricing, inventory COGS, analysis and problem solving/liliProficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite/liliProficient written and verbal communication skills English skills, spanish a plus/liliKnowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines/liliExcellent time management skills/liliAbility to work under stressful circumstances/liliComfortable presenting and speaking in public to large groups/liliAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, completing work at a high standard/liliAbility to be a team player, working collaboratively with others/liliAbility to develop strong working relationship with those contacted in the course of work/li/ulstrongAdditional Information:/strongpstrongWork Environment and Physical Demands#xa0;/strong/pulliAbility to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods time./liliRegularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces./liliMust be able to constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance/li/ulpstrongJob Benefits/strong/ppSeasonal: Hourly (Full Time)#xa0;/ppThis position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:#xa0;/ppemEnrollment dates differ across the various programs.#xa0;#xa0;/em#xa0;/pullipPaid Time Off Programs#xa0;/p/li/ulullipPaid Leave Programs#xa0;/p/li/ulullipEmployee Ski Pass#xa0;/p/li/ulullipOther company perks#xa0;/p/li/ulp#AspenHP25/pdiv sr-tagline=""/divpemThe 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.#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0;#xa0; /em/ppemThis 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./em/p pAspen 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./p pFor an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit a href="http://www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks"www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks/a/pp#xa0;/pp#xa0;/p pAspen One participates in E-Verify./ppa href="https://rise.articulate.com/share/Czdyt_D1H8detTw7YTgvC06MJRN6tLix"E-Verify amp; Right to Work Poster/a/p