FEATURED JOB OPENING: Innkeepers needed for 19 room Motel - Ouray, CO

The Ouray Inn is searching for a special two person team to name as InnKeepers of this cozy property. This is a live-in position.  You will live onsite in a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom furnished apartment.  We are looking for applicants that are able to start working on September 1st.

The day starts around 7am to prepare for breakfast at 7:30.  Mornings are busy with breakfast, getting the housekeepers started on their day and check-outs.  Occasionally, you would be required to help with housekeeping but most of the time our stellar housekeeping staff is on top of things. Only on especially busy days would you be needed to help clean rooms.  Generally there is the opportunity for a break from about 10:30am until the early afternoon.  Some daily tasks include yard and garden care or snow removal and general maintenance. Check-ins begin at 3 and we host a daily happy hour from 4:30-6.  By 8pm we are wrapping things up and putting out keys for our late arrivals.  After hours duties are rare, but you would need to be available to guests in case of emergencies. 

The owners live in a neighboring town will be hands-on with the operation of the hotel.  They are available for help one day per week so that the innkeepers can enjoy all that living in Ouray has to offer.  They are also happy to help in case of emergencies or unexpected situations.  

Compensation includes a salary DOE, furnished apartment, and all utilities. Two weeks paid vacation (One week in the on-season, one week in the off-season) Additional unpaid vacation is negotiable. 

Applicants should be prepared to work most holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serve as resident onsite manager of guest relationships and experiences including but not limited to check-in/check-out, special requests, advanced inspection of guest accommodations and common areas 

• Respond to phone calls, and guest needs during off-hours and overnight 

• Maintain safe, clean and attractive grounds outside of Inn buildings 

• Work with the Owner to develop goals and initiatives aimed at increasing revenue and recognition 

• Maintain active maintenance and repair inventory/schedule throughout the year 

• Use off-season to address major maintenance, cleaning and repairs to keep the Inn fresh and accommodating 

• Duties and assignments to assist other areas of the Inn as needed 

• Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures 

• Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints 

• Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts 

• Requires ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs, as well as the physical exertion needed to properly change bedding and perform heavy housekeeping 

• Show, rent, or assign accommodations 

• Purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection 

• Provide assistance to staff members by inspecting rooms, or performing other tasks relevant to ongoing daily operations 

• Perform marketing and public relations activities 

• Preparation of daily breakfast and afternoon happy hour.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Integrity beyond reproach 

• Superior people and problem solving skills. Excellent and clear communication skills are a must.

• Computer skills. Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and reservation software. 

• Strong work ethic and sense of humor 

• Well-groomed and impeccable attention to detail 

• Ideal applicant will have the ability to perform light repairs and maintenance, and can use social media to optimize The Inn’s reputation 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.