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Posted January 2020

Innkeeper at Private Inn, Palm Beach, FL Wanted

Our private inn is looking for personable, enthusiastic innkeeper(s) to create memorable guest experiences at our 13 bedroom inn.

This position is responsible for ensuring the satisfaction of the guests and success of the inn. Further responsibilities include:

• Inn, Housekeeping and vendor staff management
• Create staff schedules and monitor time and attendance
• Ensure property and industry standards and regulations are up-to-date and are made known to and maintained by staff at all times
• Ensure staff is equipped with all tools to serve the guests’ needs (food, office supplies, retail, linens, amenities and operating supplies for all departments)
• Resolve any guest or billing issues to the best of your ability
• Report repairs and regular maintenance
• Submit monthly food and supply inventory
• Manage online booking through agencies and websites
• Work with marketing to create promotional strategies
• Work with accounting to manage budget and billing accuracy

Anticipated Time Commitments:

• Mostly days. Some evenings and nights required
• Weekdays & weekends both required
• Some holidays required

Compensation:

• $50k-$60k plus accommodations

Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter to: pbinnkeeper@gmail.com

Assistant Manager Wanted: If you are interested in learning how to operate a small B&B (18 rooms) from the ground up, by a seasoned veteran, this is an opportunity you may want to consider. We are located in the busy coastal, seasonal resort town of Newport, RI. We have been in operation for 33 years. Over time and with training, as assistant manager you will wear a multitude of hats: front desk, housekeeping, marketing and social media, m&r, guest services, concierge, schedules, bookkeeping, hiring, training, inventory, ordering, and the list goes on! This is not a live-in position but it is hands on position. I believe innkeeping is a lifestyle and a commitment to hospitality. It is also an opportunity to discover if the path of innkeeping is the right path for you. It brings with it a certain level of responsibility but also many rewards. If this position interests you and you would like to learn more, please send resume and letter of introduction to angel3craig@cox.net

Assistant Innkeeper Couples Position in the heart of beautiful Homer Alaska

Seeking help for the 2020 Season. Ideally the couple applying will have a passion for hospitality and innkeeping. They will need to enjoy serving others and assisting guests, revel in the day to day challenges of innkeeping and want to make a difference in the lives of others by giving them an amazing stay to remember. As many of you know it takes a friendly demeanor, and a passion for hospitality. We offer several distinct types of lodging at our Historic Inn, Lodges and RV Park and are located near the beach in the heart of Old Town Homer, walking distance to eateries, shopping, and art galleries.

Ideally the job would be 40 hours per week in order to enjoy our beautiful state. There is no need to cook breakfast and overtime would apply. The rate of pay would be negotiable depending on experience and include Lodging. Please send inquires with resumes and references to driftwoodinn@alaskan.com

Innkeeper wanted for 8 Room Victorian B&B Inn, St. Michaels, Maryland. Innkeeper (single or a couple) wanted to operate successful 8 room Victorian Inn in the beautiful colonial seaport of St. Michaels, Maryland. This is a resident position where the innkeepers quarters are part of the inn and part of the compensation package. This is a year round business where the strong demand in the summer and fall months decreases in the winter months to about 1/3 the occupancy of the busiest months (we try to take vacations in the winter months). The inn has 8 guest bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, with 3 Kings and 5 Queens. Located at the NW end of the National Historic District and the entrance to the popular Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. This position involves booking rooms, checking guests in, preparing and serving breakfast, and supervising the housekeeping staff. The owner lives in the area and takes care of paying bills , weekly payroll, tax reporting, and property improvements. The "sister inn" is a half-mile away and provides our guests access to a lovely swimming pool and hot tub in the warmer weather. The current innkeeper is "moving on" and will reside in this area and be available to provide training through this Spring. We would like the new innkeepers to take up residency by late March, but we can work through April if necessary for the new innkeepers to make the transition no later than May 1st. We would like applicants to have some experience or training in the B&B or hospitality industry, but we can train those with limited experience on the reservation software, food prep, serving breakfast, etc. The comp plan is about 50% base salary and the other half incentive pay based on room revenue by month. Health insurance and moving expenses are negotiable. Two weeks of paid vacation and two days off per week during the busy season are part of the compensation plan. Most laundry is done at the other inn. Applicants should submit a two page resume with cover letter ASAP as we have started interviewing candidates.

Please contact Sallie or Will at the inn: 1-410-745-8381 or email: ParsInn@atlanticbb.net

If you are interested in learning how to operate a small B&B (18 rooms) from the ground up, by a seasoned veteran, this is an opportunity you may want to consider. We are located in the busy coastal, seasonal resort town of Newport, RI. We have been in operation for 33 years. Over time and with training, as assistant manager you will wear a multitude of hats: front desk, housekeeping, marketing and social media, m&r, guest services, concierge, schedules, bookkeeping, hiring, training, inventory, ordering, and the list goes on! This is not a live-in position but it is hands on position. I believe innkeeping is a lifestyle and a commitment to hospitality. It is also an opportunity to discover if the path of innkeeping is the right path for you. It brings with it a certain level of responsibility but also many rewards. If this position interests you and you would like to learn more, please send resume and letter of introduction to angel3craig@cox.net.

Posted November 2019

Onsite General Manger For an Inn on the Jersey Shore

Seeking an individual to live on site and operate an Inn on the Jersey Shore that includes meeting / event space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guest services, room inventory management, housekeeping , quality control, general maintenance, marketing and event planning. Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, a hands-on player willing to wear as many hats as needed, be computer literate, customer-oriented and organized. Hospitality experience is required. Compensation negotiable.

Please forward resume to jerseyshoreinn@gmail.com

Henderson State University(HSU) – is seeking a management company to manage the entire operations of The Captain Henderson House (CHH) B&B, located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. http://hsu.today/henderson-house/ The Captain Henderson House began as a family cottage in 1892 to the fruition of the majestic 9000 Square foot Mansion conceived by Captain Charles Christopher Henderson. In late 2000 and early 2001 it was meticulously restored to its original grandeur and soon became the Premier Bed and Breakfast of Arkansas. It was named to the National Register of Historical Places, and, was also featured in the March 2005 edition of Southern Living. The CHH consists of eight guest rooms, each with their own private bathroom. Six guest rooms upstairs and two guest rooms downstairs. The downstairs also offers a parlor, music room, sun room, conference room, dining room, two public restrooms, the office and a commercial kitchen. Upstairs includes a guest “kitchen” providing snacks, cold/hot beverages with sink and ice maker. And, the housekeeping laundry facilities.

Operations of the CHH Bed and Breakfast includes day & evening staffing (housekeeping, cooking, interior general maintenance; air filters, light bulbs, all supplies, all food items, electrical, plumbing and interior heat/ac, and light exterior maintenance & landscaping, etc.), and marketing/advertising. All work is to be performed at the highest standards to maintain the original grandeur of the house, and to the satisfaction of HSU. Holiday decorating is to be expected; Christmas and Thanksgiving especially. Exterior HVAC (boiler & chiller), Heavy exterior maintenance and Mowing will be contracted by HSU. HSU desires the opportunity to negotiate a contract, including a mutually agreed upon Statement of Work. Contact Tim L. Jones Jonest@hsu.edu

Posted October 2019

Historic Fairview Inn: Jackson, Mississippi Executive Chef Wanted

A Unique Opportunity at Jackson's Only Boutique Hotel!

We're looking for someone with fresh innovating ideas and a flair for creativity. The ideal candidate is a new to the game chef or sous chef that's eager to make their mark in the industry with exciting culinary creations. Please Email Your Resume to: innkeeper@fairviewinn.com

Assistant Innkeeper Wanted: Welcome to the wonderful world of innkeeping and the iconic BEALL MANSON - where you will have the opportunity to learn from and work with the best of the best. With the knowledge and experience you gain - one day you may own your own inn.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Long-term position in the fast-paced environment and beauty of an award winning, luxury, Alton, IL bed & breakfast inn.

The Assistant Innkeeper is essentially a professional home maker and businessperson providing hospitality for travelers from around the world. Dedication to excellence and attention to detail are essential.

Duties include:

• -White glove cleaning of rooms & common areas, making and flipping beds, windows, laundry, dishes, etc.
• -Laundry
• -Gardening
• -Breakfast Prep and Service using our recipes
• -Light maintenance
• -Taking reservations
• -Interacting with and servicing the needs of guests

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• -Focused on delivering a flawless guest experience
• -Committed to a smoke-free, drug-free, crime-free workplace
• -Records and background check required
• -Reliable transportation
• -Dependable, prompt, on time
• -Teachable – ready to learn and apply the detailed methods and procedures that have earned The BEALL MANSION recognition as one of the “top 3% of accommodations worldwide for customer satisfaction” -HotelsCombined
• -Eye for detail
• -Ability to work quickly and efficiently to complete all tasks in a timely manner
• -Flexibility in working hours and days off (dictated by occupancy)
• -Well groomed, neat personal appearance
• -Good physical shape - able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry full laundry basket from basement to 2nd and 3rd floors (no elevator)
• -Valid government photo I.D. and social security card for payroll and tax purposes
• HELPFUL - THOUGH NOT REQUIRED

2 years PROFESSIONAL hotel room innkeeping or housekeeping experience

Some computer experience

HOURS

Average 20 to 35 hours per week including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (Note: Weekends and holidays are the busiest.)

PAY

$12.00 an hour + tips to start

Incremental performance-based raises thereafter up to the current top rate of $15.00 per hour + tips. Come - let’s grow together!

WORK FOR THE BEST

The BEALL MANSION is an award-winning lodging icon, Great Rivers & Routes and All Around Alton’s only luxury 4 star lodging property, National Geographic Map Guide Destination, 50 Best B&Bs in America-The Daily Meal, USA Top 100 Gold Inn & B&B" Award Winning Property. Top 30 Bed and Breakfast-Midwest Living and many more!

If you are ready to enter the wonderful world of innkeeping, have all of the qualifications above, are committed to excellence, and think you have what it takes to work for the very best – please apply NOW! Only serious, qualified applicants please.

Reply to this email: bepampered@beallmansion.com

Posted September 2019

A well established Bed and Breakfast in Bucks County in a historic building with many repeat guests is looking for an enthusiastic hospitality professional to run the 12 room bed and breakfast.This is a live-in position.

You are a highly motivated self-starter who is creative, customer focused, and with an upbeat personality with hospitality and cooking experience.

Some responsibilities: Customer relations; Front Desk including phone and reservation system and typing and computer skills; Manage small staff; Room turnovers and stay overs when housekeeper is not scheduled. Maintenance of house and gardens and cleanliness of lobby and public areas; Serving & preparing & cooking breakfast; On call hours and other tasks.

You are responsible for the running and most of the management of the bed & breakfast. Your private apartment is a lovely one bedroom with new upgraded kitchen, family room and dining area. This sunlight filled and welcoming apartment is separate from the bed & breakfast. Send your resume and cover letter to BucksCountyInnkeeper@gmail.com

Exciting & Unique Hospitality Opportunity! Upscale country inn in northwestern Illinois seeks energetic and enthusiastic individual to fill a hospitality "Jack/Jill-of-all-trades" type-role. No previous experience or skill set required, just a wish to learn and grow, and a willingness to take direction. Seeking someone with a wish to understand the inner workings of a longstanding and successful hospitality business and all that is required behind the scenes to make it fabulous. Long hours, a fast pace, monotonous tasks and hard physical labor will be expected -tasks will vary from day to day. The position can be part to full time and is open to commuters or applicants who seek a residential opportunity. Start date is fairly immediate and with potential to develop into a long-term position with the business. Compensation will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Start by sending resume and a letter of interest/intention to lririshhollow@gmail.com

Boutique Inn in Wilmington, NC is seeking for Innkeeper/Manager for a 7 room award-winning Boutique Inn in Historic Downtown. Base Compensation is $20,000 per year. Bonus and profit share can bring annual pay up to $40-45k. Housing can be provided. Ideally the perfect candidate is experienced in running a similar sized property, good with technology and has cooking experience. Please send applications to: ph.pocus@gmail.com

Newly Restored Historic Castle in the Rockies. We are seeking an experienced couple or individual to live in and manage our 9-room boutique hotel in a rare and spectacular 1902 castle in Redstone, Colorado. This is a hands-on position requiring a passion for caring for our guests. High quality food service, impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail are our standards. Operation of an on-line reservation system, food preparation, maintenance, housekeeping, tour operations, supervision of small staff, and event sales are job requirements. Candidates must have experience in event sales and management, as well as innkeeping. Professional training in food preparation is a plus. No smoking, children or pets. Exceptional accommodations, salary, sales-based bonus, and flexible time off. This is a rare opportunity to live in a castle in the magnificent Crystal River Valley of Colorado. Please email us with your resume or letter of interest. Steve@carverltd.com

We are a small upstart Bed & Breakfast opened in March 2019. We are located in Conshohocken, Pa between Philadelphia and Valley Forge. We are seeking experienced innkeeper(s) to help us grow the B&B. Duties include cooking, light cleaning, laundry etc. Must have a friendly outgoing demeaner and be willing to go the extra mile. If interested please email your detailed resume along with references to jrutkowski56@comcast.net

Sage Hill Inn and Spa in the Texas Hill Country outside of Austin is looking for a General Manager to build upon the Inn's current success. The General Manager is a hands-on position with responsibility for all aspects of operations at the hotel, focused both on maximizing the potential of the business and on ensuring that guests experience 5-star service. Sage Hill hosts 19 rooms including several stand-alone houses/casitas. Guest visits include dinner and breakfast at the Inn's award winning restaurant. The Inn has been featured in Forbes, Austin Monthly, Texas Home and Living, and the Statesman. It is one of the top rated hotels in the country on Trip Advisor.

GM RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Guest Experience

Serve as the face and voice for Sage Hill Inn. Be available throughout the property throughout the day/evening, interacting with guests and ensuring that staff are in a position to provide impeccable service.

Consistently message the staff's core responsibility to provide a superior guest experience through positive interaction and attention to detail.

Provide hands on problem solving and trouble to ensure that the Sage Hill guest experience is first class.

· Staff Management

oCreate a work environment that capitalizes on the unique atmosphere of the Inn, provides staff with a sense of ownership in providing service, and is fun.

oManage and develop hotel staff to ensure superior retention and career progression/development.

oHold regular meetings with staff, both individually and collectively.

oProvide ongoing training to department heads and ensure that appropriate training is being provided throughout their teams. Codify appropriate information as necessary/helpful.

oMaintain a consistent program of recruitment/talent identification.

·Business/Financial Responsibilities

o Responsible for the preparation, presentation and achievement of the hotel's annual Operating Budget, Marketing & Sales Plan and Capital Budget. Create long and short term strategic plans for the Inn.

oManage the P&L of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded while managing cost structure.

oEnsure that monthly financial outlooks for Rooms, Food & Beverage, Admin & General are on target and accurate. Work with accountant to prepare monthly financial reporting for owners.

oManage the hotel website, marketing, pricing and distribution through online and traditional travel agencies.

·Managing the Inn's Growth

oLead all expansion efforts including ongoing refurbishment and current/future capital projects. Provide both financial and operational management of all expansion.

oAnalyze, design, and develop additional service opportunities including expanded wedding and business retreat services.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a seasoned, creative, energetic, patient, and positive hotel professional with outstanding management and customer service skills. This person must thrive on hands-on management of the Inn; while "desk work" is absolutely necessary, success in this role requires someone who loves to roll up his/her sleeves and be involved in all aspects of running the Inn, managing the staff, and providing world-class service.

EXPERIENCE:

·At least 10-15 years experience in the hospitality industry, including significant experience in upscale properties.

·Experience with larger brand high-end properties as well as smaller/boutique hotels and spas a plus.

·At least five years experience as either a General Manager, F&B Manager, or Operations Director. Experience managing budgets and a P&L a necessity.

·Experience in both food and beverage and hotel operations is preferred.

·Candidates must have experience with property management systems (Micros, Opera, Evivo, etc.).

·Experience managing website presence, social media, reputation, and distribution through channel partners such as Expedia and Booking.com.

·Experience employing a variety of marketing and public relations activities and vendors.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree expected, a degree in hotel management is a plus.

Please inquire at heatherbanczak@gmail.com

Posted August 2019

Seeking Innkeeper in Great Smoky Mountains Area for immediate opening. Our gorgeous property consists of a 17 room motel with 4 cabins, in the midst of the mountains. We are seeking an individual (or couple) for a live-in position to manage day to day operations.

Applicants must enjoy interacting and caring for guests, have computer skills for reservation management, and be able to perform some housekeeping duties; this position does not require any cooking.

Our property is a nature lover's dream and is suitable for, welcoming individuals or couple who embody the southern hospitality spirit. Compensation includes housing with utilities in addition to a salary. If interested, please email your Resume to smhospitality101@gmail.com

The South’s top B&B seeks an experienced live-in innkeeping couple. Eight rooms; superior guest experience and attention to detail are our hallmarks. Require innkeepers with fortitude for 7am gourmet breakfast, willing to roll-up their sleeves to turn a room or perform maintenance duties, who are interesting and fun to work with, interact well with guests and possess a keen sense of humor. The successful candidates will have a positive and encouraging attitude with team members, be flexible, well organized and have a passion for hospitality. In exchange, we offer a thriving and exciting place to work, a competitive daily rate plus percentage of sales, a small on-site cottage to live in and flexible time away to rest and rejuvenate. Interested? Email your CV, at least two references and photographs of your work (food presentation, rooms, weddings, your choice of what you are proud of)For Email address for submissions please click here.