Benefits/Perks
- Competitive wages
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Fun and Energetic Environment
Captain Nickels Inn is a beautifully restored historic coastal inn overlooking Penobscot Bay in Searsport, Maine. We are seeking a warm, capable, hands-on Hospitality Manager / Innkeeper to help lead the daily operation of the inn and support an exceptional guest experience.
This is not a desk-only management role. We are looking for someone who enjoys hospitality in action โ welcoming guests, preparing and serving breakfast, coordinating room readiness, supporting small events and elopements, helping oversee daily flow, and stepping in wherever needed to keep the inn running smoothly.
Position Summary
The Hospitality Manager / Assistant Innkeeper plays a key role in day-to-day inn operations. This position includes guest engagement, breakfast management, event support, housekeeping coordination, daily operational follow-through, and problem-solving throughout the property. The right candidate is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys caring for guests.ย
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily flow of the inn and help execute the dayโs prioritiesย
- Welcome guests, assist with check-ins and departures, and manage guest requests during their stayย
- Prepare, cook, plate, and serve breakfast in accordance with service and food safety standardsย
- Coordinate with housekeeping on room readiness, stayovers, rush turns, and public-space presentationย
- Monitor common areas, dining spaces, and service areas to ensure they remain guest-readyย
- Help support and coordinate elopements, small events, and hospitality detailsย
- Track light inventory needs and communicate restocking or supply issues promptlyย
- Report maintenance needs and operational concerns quickly and clearlyย
- Help train team members on service expectations and operational routinesย
- Step into operational gaps as needed, including guest support and light housekeeping assistanceย
What Weโre Looking For
- Hospitality, inn, hotel, restaurant, or guest service experience preferredย
- Strong cooking or breakfast service ability preferredย
- Warm, polished, guest-centered demeanorย
- Strong organizational and communication skillsย
- Ability to multitask and move between guest-facing and operational responsibilitiesย
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-moving environmentย
- Comfortable working mornings, weekends, and event-related shifts as neededย
- Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods and moving throughout a historic inn settingย
- Ability to lift up to 30 poundsย
- Food safety and alcohol service certifications are a plus; some certifications may be required for assigned dutiesย
What Success Looks Like
- Guests feel warmly welcomed and well cared forย
- Breakfast service is timely, attractive, and professionally executedย
- Daily operations are organized, calm, and responsiveย
- Communication with leadership and team members is clear and timelyย
Schedule
This role is primarily on-site and includes mornings, weekends, and event support as needed.ย This is intended to be a full-time position, and we are primarily seeking candidates available for full-time employment. Part-time may be considered only if business needs and candidate fit strongly align.ย
Why Join Captain Nickels Inn
Captain Nickels Inn is a special historic property where thoughtful hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and attention to detail matter. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the guest experience at a distinctive coastal inn.