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mjpet77

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Hello,
I am inquiring about becoming an innkeeper trainee assistant. I recently have been laid off my job and I am looking into another career path. I love people and my wish is to learn all I can about this business. I have no former training but was wondering where I could hands on assistance training for anyone who is willing to teach me. I am a hard worker, quick learner and love serving others and helping them in this capacity. I know there is training seminars, but I was told possibly that there are inn's that are looking to train and live on site, to see if that is a career path that should be chose. Any help is appreciated!! Thank you for time!
 
mjpet77 said:
Hello,
I am inquiring about becoming an innkeeper trainee assistant. I recently have been laid off my job and I am looking into another career path. I love people and my wish is to learn all I can about this business. I have no former training but was wondering where I could receive hands on assistance training for anyone who is willing to teach me. I am a hard worker, quick learner and love serving others and helping them in this capacity. I know there is training seminars, but I was told possibly that there are inn's that are looking to train and live on site, to see if that is a career path that should be chosen. Any help is appreciated!! Thank you for your time!
 
It's easiest to search where you live rather than a global search online. Are there places in your area you could contact to ask about the possibility?
Another option is to contact your local or state job placement office.
 
All I can offer is some advice.. being an Innkeeper/Property Manager but NOT the Owner of the Property...
This is a gigantic commitment to put it lightly. Since moving in January of last year, we cannot be out as a family without having to call in someone to cover us. For errands, it's either myself or hubby. We often stay in as it's easier than having to pay staff. Friends and family will soon realize that this is not a typical home environment and many may be uneasy to visit.
Second, it's like being a doctor, mediator, landlord, administrative assistant, handyman ALL at once and ALL the time. As in, you live there (which, let's face it, in the dead of Winter it's nice to not have to travel for work) 24/7, there is always the imminent chance that you may have a walk-in or last-minute booking. You will have to glue the reservations phone to your hip.
When you do have guests, you have to be "on" all the time. Like it or not. And people will review every aspect of their stay. Many will not tell you they are not enjoying themselves, even though you've had a 20-minute, lovely conversation. But you will find out through an online review weeks later. Some will gripe about everything at 8 pm, after a few drinks.
Why we do this is because we "open our doors to the world" as one guest accurately put it. Watching a name on a reservation card transform into a wonderful guest with hilarious stories who then meets your other guests is such a happy sight. We've had travellers from every corner of the Earth share our space and 99% of the time, it's incredible.
We get to be together as a family, every day. At 10 am I could either be chatting with a guest, at the park with the baby, or running errands. Or doing Pilates. My choice. At night during the Winter, we tackle projects we've been meaning to do. When there's nobody in the house, we sit in the large ballroom, once I organized a yoga session. At Christmas, our entire family came down and we filled the Inn for a week.
I just changed the baby's diaper in record time because hubby scored a ticket to the music festival and I'm waiting on four check ins, all set to come in before 9. Then I will kick up my feet and hope the doorbell doesn't ring.
Like you, we haven't had any former Innkeeper training, just on-the-job and from learning as we go. A lot of customer service experience will get you far. Just weigh the pros and cons, consider if this is right for your lifestyle, and it'll happen if you let it! :) Good luck!
Sorry for the rant, just some thoughts to consider.
 
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