Food & Beverage Manager - Limelight Ketchum

Company Description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.  

Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028). 

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please 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 & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Food & Beverage Manager oversees daily operations of all food and beverage services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, quality standards, and operational efficiency. This role involves managing budgets, supervising staff, and collaborating with teams to develop menus, drive revenue, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This position reports to the Hotel Manager.

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$81,500. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until March 29, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Oversee daily food and beverage operations, ensuring smooth service flow and addressing any disruptions in real-time
•    Conduct daily checks on stock levels for food, beverages, and supplies, placing orders as needed to avoid shortages
•    Create and manage staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak and off-peak hours
•    Operate as a working member of the food & beverage team to provide coverage and days off for restaurant management & supervisors
•    Monitor team performance, provide coaching and feedback to maintain service quality.
•    Conduct daily briefings or training sessions to ensure team members understand specials, promotions, or new procedures.
•    Handle payroll and administrative duties
•    Field guest challenges and develop solutions
•    Operate within budget and reach or exceed financial targets; keep track of cover, revenues, and other F&B metrics
•    Ensure adherence to local health and safety regulations, alcohol service laws, and company policies
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    College degree preferred
•    4 years of F&B management experience required
•    2 years of hotel industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    In-depth understanding of local health codes, and food handling best practices
•    Knowledge of menu design, portion control, and pricing strategies to maximize profitability
•    Familiarity with wine, spirits, and beverage pairings, including inventory management and mixology
•    Expertise in front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow optimization
•    Proficient in budget management, forecasting, profit/loss analysis, and controlling food and labor costs
•    Strong ability to motivate and lead teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
•    Adept at addressing and resolving customer and employee concerns swiftly and professionally
•    Skilled in creating exceptional guest experiences through personalized service and attention to detail
•    Experienced in using POS systems, inventory management software, and scheduling tools
•    Effective at prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining efficiency during high-volume periods
•    Capable of overseeing multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
•    Strong ability to identify operational issues and implement effective solutions quickly
•    Ability to align food and beverage operations with broader organizational goals and customer expectations
•    Able to adjust to changing business needs, such as menu trends, staff shortages, or fluctuating customer demands
•    Ensures accuracy in food preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining compliance with standards

Additional Information

Work Environment & 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 (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits 
This position is classified 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 
•    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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