Hotel Jobs in Vermont
Hotel jobs in Vermont are consistently in demand, concentrated in the state's ski resort corridors, lake and mountain tourism destinations, and Burlington's growing hospitality sector, with openings ranging from front desk and housekeeping to food and beverage management and general manager roles. The heaviest hiring is in and around Burlington, Stowe, and Killington, where established employers like Stowe Mountain Lodge, Killington Resort, and Hilton properties anchor the market. The most sought-after specialties are guest services, hotel operations management, and event coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sugar House Hotel is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our opening team in Winooski, Vermont. This is a high-impact leadership role for an engineering professional who enjoys building systems, solving problems, and supporting a best-in-class guest environment. The Chief Engineer will help establish preventive maintenance programs, departmental standards, vendor relationships, and a responsive culture of safety and care.
What you’ll do
- Lead engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations for the hotel
- Build and execute preventive maintenance, work order, and inspection programs
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems
- Coordinate vendor relationships, outside contractors, and departmental budgets
- Support opening readiness, punch-list completion, and ongoing asset protection
- Maintain high standards across guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and safety compliance
What we’re looking for
Required
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in a hotel or similarly complex facility
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
- Experience with preventive maintenance, vendor management, and department organization
- Ability to respond to operational needs with schedule flexibility
Preferred
- Hotel pre-opening experience
- Experience with sustainability-focused, all-electric, or LEED-oriented properties
- Relevant technical licenses or certifications
This role is a great opportunity for a practical, hands-on leader who takes pride in reliability, standards, and long-term asset care.
About The Sugarhouse
The Sugarhouse Hotel is planned for a late-summer 2026 opening as a 115-room Marriott Tribute hotel with a rooftop restaurant/bar, flexible meeting, wedding and event space, a fitness center, and views of the Winooski River and Adirondacks. Public materials describe the hotel as net-zero, all-electric, zero-fossil-fuel, and LEED Platinum. Fathom describes itself as a boutique hospitality management and development platform focused on innovation, sustainability, creativity, collaboration, and integrity, with experience across boutique, independent, and luxury lifestyle brands and recognition from Marriott and Hilton Operational Excellence Awards.
Benefits
Benefits include a 10% yearly bonus, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, additional optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 15 days of PTO in the first year of employment, cell phone reimbursement, employee discount rates at thousands of hotels around the world, and more.
Fathom Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace built on respect, inclusion, and opportunity, and we hire based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Hotel Job Market in Vermont
A snapshot from current Vermont openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Vermont Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hotel jobs across Vermont.
- Prior hotel or hospitality experience in a guest-facing or supervisory role
- Familiarity with property management systems such as Opera or Maestro
- Strong customer service skills and ability to resolve guest concerns professionally
- Availability for variable shifts including weekends, holidays, and peak ski season
- High school diploma or equivalent, with preference for hospitality or business coursework
- Food handler certification or TIPS alcohol training for roles involving food and beverage
Hotel Jobs in Vermont: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hotel worker in Vermont?
Most hotel positions in Vermont do not require a state-issued license, but food service roles require a Vermont Food Handler certificate and bartending or serving roles benefit from TIPS or ServSafe alcohol training recognized in Vermont. Entry-level positions typically require a high school diploma, while management roles increasingly favor an associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management from institutions like Champlain College in Burlington, which offers relevant programs.
Which companies hire hotels in Vermont?
Employers hiring hotels in Vermont right now include Towne Park, Encore Global, and The Mountain Inn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Vermont's hotel hiring is particularly active among resort operators and independent boutique properties that scale up staffing around ski season and summer tourism peaks.
Which Vermont cities have the most hotel jobs?
The cities with the most hotel openings in Vermont are Burlington, Winooski, and Williston. Burlington drives volume as Vermont's largest city and a year-round business and tourism hub, while Stowe and Killington generate strong seasonal demand tied to ski resorts and mountain resort properties that maintain large year-round operations.
Are there remote hotel jobs in Vermont?
Yes, but they're rare. Hotel work is inherently on-site, with most roles requiring direct interaction with guests, facilities, or staff. About 0% of hotel openings tied to Vermont are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to be in back-office functions such as revenue management, reservations coordination, or hotel group sales that can be handled off-property.
How can I get hired as a hotel worker in Vermont with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to front desk agent, housekeeping, or banquet server roles, which Vermont resort employers like Stowe Mountain Lodge and Killington Resort hire for regularly without requiring prior hotel experience. Champlain College and Vermont Technical College both offer hospitality programs with employer connections, and completing a ServSafe or TIPS certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge for any role touching food, beverage, or guest safety.
Where can I find and apply to hotel jobs in Vermont?
You can find and apply to hotel jobs in Vermont on Migrate Mate, which lists current Vermont openings across the state's resort towns, urban centers, and independent properties. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from the listing.
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