Innkeeper Jobs
Innkeeper jobs are open across boutique hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and historic inns, at every level from assistant innkeeper to owner-operator, with specializations in guest services, property management, and food and beverage operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Evening Innkeeper needed - 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Enjoy people
- Be extremely dependable and honest
- Have meticulous cleaning skills
- Be able to multitask
- Work within a smoke-free environment
- Be a team player
- Know how to bake
- Know the area well
- Be able to lift dish trays in/out of sanitizer
- Duties will include, but are not limited to, taking reservations, greeting/checking-in guests, making evening desserts, washing dishes, setting up the dining room, and doing some laundry. Experience is highly desired, but we are willing to train the right individual who has a desire to learn the business.
Please email inquiries/resumes or call 865-428-2335 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Evening Innkeeper needed - 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Enjoy people
- Be extremely dependable and honest
- Have meticulous cleaning skills
- Be able to multitask
- Work within a smoke-free environment
- Be a team player
- Know how to bake
- Know the area well
- Be able to lift dish trays in/out of sanitizer
- Duties will include, but are not limited to, taking reservations, greeting/checking-in guests, making evening desserts, washing dishes, setting up the dining room, and doing some laundry. Experience is highly desired, but we are willing to train the right individual who has a desire to learn the business.
Please email inquiries/resumes or call 865-428-2335 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in innkeeper jobs.
- Two or more years of hospitality, front-desk, or property management experience
- Proficiency with property management system software such as a PMS platform
- Strong guest relations and conflict resolution skills
- Food handler or food manager certification for properties offering meals
- Ability to manage housekeeping staff and coordinate room-readiness schedules
- High school diploma or equivalent, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred for larger properties
Tips for Your Innkeeper Job Search
Tailor your resume for hospitality operations
Highlight hands-on experience with property management systems, housekeeping coordination, and front-desk check-in workflows. Innkeeper postings weigh operational competence heavily, so quantify occupancy rates you managed or guest satisfaction scores you improved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists innkeeper openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that match your property type
Boutique inns, rural bed-and-breakfasts, and historic properties each demand different skills. Filter openings by property type and read job descriptions carefully, since a 10-room country inn expects very different day-to-day duties than a 40-room boutique hotel.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for innkeeper roles commonly ask how you would handle an overbooked night, a difficult guest complaint, or a last-minute staff shortage. Prepare two or three real examples from past roles that show your judgment and calm under pressure.
Get your food handler certification before applying
Many innkeeper roles include breakfast service or wine receptions, and employers often list a state food handler or food manager certification as required. Having it in hand before you apply removes a common conditional-offer hurdle.
Negotiate duties alongside compensation
Innkeeper offers frequently include on-site housing, meals, or utilities, which complicates direct pay comparisons. Before accepting, clarify which duties fall outside core hours, whether you are on call overnight, and what the transition period looks like if you live on the property.
Innkeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most innkeepers?
The companies hiring the most innkeepers right now include AATMOS, Bend Hotel, and Four Sisters Inns, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Independent and family-owned properties also post frequently, so checking current listings regularly gives you the fullest picture of what is available.
How many innkeeper jobs are remote?
About 0% of innkeeper openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most innkeeper duties require an on-site physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or flexible arrangements include reservation management, marketing, and administrative coordination for multi-property ownership groups.
How do you become an innkeeper?
Start by building front-line hospitality experience in front-desk, guest services, or food and beverage roles. From there, move into a supervisory position overseeing check-in operations or housekeeping. Take a property management system course to get comfortable with reservation software. Earning a food handler certification broadens the properties you can work at. Many innkeepers also complete a short hospitality management program before stepping into a lead role.
How do you get hired as an innkeeper with little or no experience?
Start by applying for inn assistant or guest services associate roles, which are common entry points at bed-and-breakfasts and small boutique properties. Volunteer at a local inn during peak season if paid openings are scarce. Emphasize transferable skills such as customer service, scheduling, or food preparation. A food handler card and familiarity with any property management software will make your application stand out against candidates with no direct hospitality background.
What does the innkeeper interview process look like?
Most innkeeper interviews run two or three stages. The first is a phone or video screen covering your hospitality background and availability, including whether you can live on-site if the role requires it. The second is an in-person visit where you tour the property, meet current staff, and answer scenario questions about handling guest complaints or operational emergencies. Some owners add a working trial shift before extending a formal offer.
Where can I find and apply to innkeeper jobs?
You can find and apply to innkeeper jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and property type preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location.
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