Innkeeper (cooking focused)

AvaHR; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time scheduling

PTO

Retirement plan options

Health insurance options

Growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Berry Springs Lodge in Sevierville, TN seeks a cooking-focused Innkeeper to lead breakfast service for guests on a 13-room property. You’ll work with a small team to ensure mornings run smoothly, plate breakfast on time, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

In addition to breakfast duties, you may assist housekeeping, laundry, and room prep as needed, with clear communication and adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Breakfast cooking experience is required.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast consistently and on time for guests.
• Follow lodge recipes, food handling procedures, and cleaning standards.
• Plate and present breakfast items according to lodge expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Communicate with the serving innkeeper about timing, guest needs, and service flow.
• Support guest room readiness by helping with room cleaning as needed.
• Handle laundry tasks and help restock supplies to keep operations running.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and assist with getting rooms ready for arriving guests.
• Coordinate tasks with the small team to ensure smooth transitions after breakfast.
• Follow all established sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization procedures.

Skills

Cooking breakfast

Organization

Clear communication

Team coordination

Food safety

Job description

Innkeeper (Cooking Focused)

About the Role

Berry Springs Lodge is seeking a cooking-focused Innkeeper to lead our breakfast service for guests at our 13-room property in Sevierville. Breakfast cooking is the primary focus of this role, and you’ll work as part of a small team to help mornings run smoothly and professionally.

Success looks like consistently preparing and plating breakfast on time, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and communicating clearly with the person serving guests. Because we’re a small property, you’ll also support housekeeping, laundry, and other innkeeper tasks as needed to prepare rooms for arriving guests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast consistently and on time for multiple guests.
• Follow Berry Springs Lodge recipes, food handling procedures, and cleaning standards.
• Plate and present breakfast items according to lodge expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen throughout the shift.
• Communicate with the serving innkeeper about timing, guest needs, and service flow.
• Support guest room readiness by helping with room cleaning as needed.
• Handle laundry tasks and help restock supplies to keep operations running.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and assist with getting rooms ready for arriving guests.
• Coordinate tasks with the small team to ensure smooth transitions after breakfast.
• Follow all established procedures for sanitation, storage, and kitchen organization.

Requirements

• Comfort cooking breakfast for multiple guests at once.
• Ability to stay organized and calm during busy early-morning service.
• Willingness to support housekeeping, laundry, and other innkeeper duties after breakfast.
• Clear, reliable communication with a small team.
• Experience with food preparation and basic kitchen cleanliness practices.
• Ability to work early morning shifts and weekends (scheduling may vary with occupancy).
• Ability to follow recipes and established procedures consistently.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $14–$18 per hour
• Part-time employment with scheduling based on occupancy
• Paid time off (PTO), where applicable
• Retirement plan options, where available
• Health insurance options, where available
• Professional growth through hands-on experience in a small team environment
• Workplace support and training opportunities as you learn lodge routines and standards