FEATURED JOB OPENING: Seeking Live-In Innkeeper Couple – Boutique Catskills Mountain Lodge Nov 1st Start - Highmount, NY

Live-In Innkeeper Couple Boutique Mountain Inn | Highmount, NY

We’re on the search for a warm, self-motivated Live-In Innkeeper Couple to lead daily operations and guest experience for the Catskills Untold at Belleayre Mountain, our 11-room boutique inn in Highmount, NY—steps from Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills.

You’ll be the main point of contact for in-house guests, managing everything from warm welcomes and daily breakfast for ~20–25 guests, to pre-post stay guest messaging, light common area upkeep, and occasional support for small group events. While you’ll work independently day-to-day, you’ll be supported by hands-on ownership, a maintenance team, and housekeeping help.

Key Responsibilities (Not Exhaustive)

Guest Experience & Hosting

• Be the on-site host for all guests from arrival to departure. 
• Personally greet guests, manage reservations, pre and post stay communications, and handle special requests.
• Offer local recommendations and ensure a high-touch, memorable stay
   

Breakfast & Kitchen

• Prepare and serve breakfast daily for approximately 20–25 guests as well as snacks, refreshments and occasionally dinners.
• Manage menu planning and food prep with creative freedom. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen including managing inventory/supplies.
   

Housekeeping & Property Oversight

• Keep common areas tidy; performe room turnovers and laundry as needed
• Handle basic maintenance issues; escalate larger tasks to maintenance staff
• Maintain adequate inventory levels.
   

Group Stays & Events

• Support occasional on-site group bookings and events
• Coordinate with external vendors and event partners as needed.

Marketing and Community Relations

• Serve as the inn’s friendly face—engaging naturally with local partners, businesses, government, and the community
• Support awareness efforts by posting updates on social media, helping encourage reviews, and attending local events

You Bring

• Experience in inns, B&Bs, or boutique hotels or similar hospitality settings.
• Confidence in cooking for groups, especially breakfast and the ability to bake.
• A guest-first mindset and welcoming presence
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working solo, entrepreneurial owners mindset
• Familiarity with booking/messaging tools and basic hospitality tech
• Appreciation for nature and experience in outdoor settings—a bonus if you can speak to the local community, environment and enrich guest understanding of the surroundings
• Bonus: event experience, light handyman skills, marketing/pr or Catskills/local area knowledge
   

 What You Get

• Private 1-bedroom on-site unit
   
• Competitive salary+ benefits stipend + performance bonuses
   
• Support from owners, maintenance, and cleaning team
   
• A lifestyle immersed in nature, community, and hospitality

• Career mentorship via access to leaders from the hospitality, wellness and travel industries is available.
   

This is a rare chance to run a beautiful inn, shape guest experiences, and grow with the hospitality brand. If this sounds like your dream lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

If Interested and Qualified: Send a brief intro, resume, and summary of your hospitality and culinary experience.  

Job Requirements & Disclosures

• The role involves physical activity such as climbing stairs, lifting, kitchen work, and standing for extended periods.
• The inn is a historic, multi-level property and is not ADA-compliant or wheelchair-accessible. On-site housing is not ADA-compliant.
• If you have questions about your ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation, please reach out before applying.
• This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve over time.
• Because on-site presence is essential to guest care and daily operations, residing in the provided housing is a condition of employment.
• Employment is at-will and may be ended by either party at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.