Innkeeper, Inns of Mendocino

As an Innkeeper, you’ll play a dynamic, hands-on role in our boutique hotel, ensuring every guest feels welcome and cared for.

This multifaceted position involves working at the front desk, handling reservations, and assisting with check-ins and check-outs. You'll also help prepare and serve breakfast and afternoon wine hour, including baking and cleanup. Additionally, you’ll receive training in housekeeping to cover shifts when needed and be available to assist guests with any questions or concerns.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with variety in your daily tasks, this role is perfect for you! No two days are the same, and your contributions will be key to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests.

When We Need You

• Part-time available
• Hours and days will vary based on occupancy
• Open availability on the weekends is MUST
• Reliable transportation is necessary
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

Perks of the Job

• Paid sick leave
• Yearly free night at select hotels in the Four Sisters collection
• Discounted Team Member Rate for you plus a Friends and Family rate
• Opportunities to learn and grow: we offer certifications and training to help you grow and develop your hospitality career
• Tax-saving 401K Retirement Plan
• Opportunity to thrive and grow in an employee-centric work environment
• Being part of a beautiful and prestigious hotel collection in California

What You’ll Do

• Foster a warm and friendly environment for all guests and team members
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests throughout the entirety of their stay - being ready, willing, and genuinely happy to help guests at all times
• Provide guests with ideas to enhance their stay: promote upsell packages upon arrival, make local recommendations, and assist guests in making reservations and/or appointments as needed
• Genuinely connect with guests through multiple channels of communication, including in-person, email, telephone, and text messaging
• Manage calls to the hotel: answering questions, providing information about the various rooms and current rates/promotions, making new reservations, adjusting or canceling existing reservations, and providing local recommendations
• Manage arrivals: greet guests, register and assign rooms, check IDs and collect credit cards, provide tours and detailed information about the property, and assist the guest to their room when requested
• Manage departures: ask guests about their stay, resolve any issues, collect payment and keys, send a receipt, and make any final adjustments to the guests' bill
• In the absence of the manager, you will be responsible for all activities at the hotel and may be required to lead and/or assist housekeepers, kitchen staff, maintenance, etc.
• Work with fellow team members in the Housekeeping and Kitchen departments, notify them of early check-ins, late check-outs, changes, or special guest requests
• Work within the five core values of Four Sisters Inns: Grace, Grit, Attentiveness, Adaptability, Above & Beyond
• Promote the collection: develop a knowledge of other Four Sisters Inns and communicate information about the collection to guests
• Any other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team

• A positive, can-do attitude and a high degree of professionalism
• Proven experience providing excellent guest service
• A joy for interacting with guests and fellow team members, and helping them to have the best experience possible
• Teamwork mindset: Willingness to jump in wherever and whenever needed to lend a hand to a fellow team member for the greater good of the guest experience
• A strong work ethic
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for travel and the local area (including restaurants, wineries, shops, activities, etc)
• The ability to thrive in, adapt, pivot, and embrace a workplace environment that evolves and changes daily
• The ability to remain calm and show grace, even during stressful situations
• The desire to go above and beyond to help guests and team members

About Four Sisters Inns

Four Sisters Inns is a collection of 17 boutique inns and small hotels located in California’s most desirable destinations. Each is one-of-a-kind, offering guests an authentic and personalized experience, beautiful accommodations, and exceptional service. For the past 45 years, Four Sisters Inns has developed a loyal following. We remain committed to fostering a culture that values our employees, guests, and investors.

Our Company Culture

• We operate with a high level of integrity and are committed to maintaining a professional and respectful work environment
• At Four Sisters Inns, we work as one team with one goal and encourage a collaborative approach
• We offer a small team setting where your input is valued and your efforts make an impact
• We believe that our team member's experience is equally as important as our guests’
• We believe in providing learning and growth opportunities for our team members, and strive to promote from within the company whenever possible
• We are a majority woman-owned business

FOUR SISTERS INNS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Four Sisters Inns is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics as outlined by the federal, state, and local governments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with cooking and baking?
• Are you available to work a flexible schedule every weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?

Experience:

• Hotel: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Monica, CA 90402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19