Live-in Innkeeper Role in the Catskills: Hospitality, Nature, and Year-Round Living

The Role

We are seeking a live-in Innkeeper to join our team year-round. This is a unique position for someone who is highly responsible, self-directed, and takes pride in caring for both people and property.

The Innkeeper serves as the overnight presence and emergency contact for guests, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of operations outside of regular business hours. This role blends elements of hospitality, property management, and caretaking.

You will be entrusted with the stewardship of the Inn—maintaining its systems, monitoring the property, and being available to assist guests whenever needed, regardless of the time of day or night.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary overnight contact for guests and respond promptly to any needs or emergencies

• Perform nightly checks of buildings, grounds, and amenities to ensure safety and proper function

• Open and close amenities (such as pool, common areas, etc.) as required

• Develop a working knowledge of all Inn systems and infrastructure (including fire alarm, mechanical systems, utilities, etc.)

• Identify and communicate maintenance or operational issues to management in a timely manner

• Assist in maintaining the overall appearance and upkeep of the property

• Support day-to-day operations as needed based on skill set (hospitality, maintenance, groundskeeping, etc.)

This role is dynamic and responsibilities are not exhaustive; duties may evolve based on the needs of the property.

Who You Are

• Highly reliable, responsible, and self-motivated

• Comfortable living on-site and being on-call overnight

• Calm, resourceful, and capable of handling unexpected situations independently

• Respectful of the property, environment, and guest experience at all times

• Professional and discreet, with strong personal boundaries (this is not a role suited for hosting gatherings or parties)

• Organized, observant, and proactive

Preferred Skills (Not Required, But Valued)

There is the opportunity to also join our team in an hourly role to increase your overall compensation! We are especially interested in candidates who bring additional hands-on skills, such as:

• General maintenance or handyman experience

• Groundskeeping or gardening

• Housekeeping

• Cooking or kitchen experience

• Restaurant service or bartending

• Hospitality or hotel operations

Lifestyle & Opportunity

This position offers a rare opportunity to live and work in Catskill Park, just minutes from Livingston Manor—a vibrant small town known for its food, culture, and access to the outdoors.

Whether you enjoy fly fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, or simply the quiet of the mountains, this role is ideal for someone looking to immerse themselves in a beautiful, natural setting while contributing meaningfully to a special property.

Important Considerations

• This is a live-in, year-round position

• The Innkeeper must be available overnight to respond to guest needs or emergencies

• Candidates must demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness and respect for the property and surrounding environment

Why This Role?

For the right person, this is more than a job—it’s a lifestyle. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team and play an essential role in maintaining a property that values quality, care, and connection to place.