DJ / Host - On-Mountain Dining - Winter 23-24
Aspen Skiing Company
Full-time
On-site
Aspen or Snowmass Village, CO, Colorado United States
Company Description
With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountainsβSnowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilkβcreating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & 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. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
Job Description
The DJ/Host requires a high-energy, eloquently spoken individual who brings the life to the party. This person is responsible for creating a lively atmosphere, providing music within brand standard guidelines. This job is also responsible for welcoming guests on arrival to the restaurant, seating and presenting clean menus to them in a friendly, professional and timely manner. DJ shifts will be assigned by management and are at the discretion of management.
Prepares appropriate musical content for lunch and dinner services
Uses mixer and turntable to manipulate beats, use samples, or add extra music and sound effects
Responds to song requests from guests
Cleans and maintains indoor and outdoor audio equipment
Knowledgeable of restaurant drinks menu and food items and other products offered
Assist with restaurant side work as needed to prepare for service
Must display basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food allergies
Participate in daily cleaning operations for the restaurant, which can include checking bathrooms are clean, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Strong sense of musical timing coordination required
Ability to equalize sound in real-time required
Must be able to provide own deck or sound equipment as needed
Must have downloaded music library
Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required
Strong understanding of audio equipment and ability to troubleshoot preferred
Prior DJ experience preferred
Prior guest service experience is preferred
Must be able to provide own deck or sound equipment as needed
Must have downloaded music library
High School graduate preferred
Previous experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred
TIPS Certification preferred
Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in winter
Additional Information
Supervision given and received Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. 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 frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
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/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality 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
Aspen One participates in E-Verify.
E-Verify & Right to Work Poster
With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountainsβSnowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilkβcreating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & 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. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
Job Description
The DJ/Host requires a high-energy, eloquently spoken individual who brings the life to the party. This person is responsible for creating a lively atmosphere, providing music within brand standard guidelines. This job is also responsible for welcoming guests on arrival to the restaurant, seating and presenting clean menus to them in a friendly, professional and timely manner. DJ shifts will be assigned by management and are at the discretion of management.
Prepares appropriate musical content for lunch and dinner services
Uses mixer and turntable to manipulate beats, use samples, or add extra music and sound effects
Responds to song requests from guests
Cleans and maintains indoor and outdoor audio equipment
Knowledgeable of restaurant drinks menu and food items and other products offered
Assist with restaurant side work as needed to prepare for service
Must display basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food allergies
Participate in daily cleaning operations for the restaurant, which can include checking bathrooms are clean, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Strong sense of musical timing coordination required
Ability to equalize sound in real-time required
Must be able to provide own deck or sound equipment as needed
Must have downloaded music library
Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required
Strong understanding of audio equipment and ability to troubleshoot preferred
Prior DJ experience preferred
Prior guest service experience is preferred
Must be able to provide own deck or sound equipment as needed
Must have downloaded music library
High School graduate preferred
Previous experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred
TIPS Certification preferred
Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in winter
Additional Information
Supervision given and received Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. 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 frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
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/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality 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
Aspen One participates in E-Verify.
E-Verify & Right to Work Poster