About Deer Mountain Inn Deer Mountain Inn is a hospitality-focused, upscale casual destination hotel and restaurant in the Catskills. Our food program-led by Corwin Kave, James Beard Nominated Best Chef in NY- features locally grown and foraged ingredients executed with precision and passion. Our seasonal cocktail program and wine list, which boasts nearly 700 fantastic selections from well-respected and up-and-coming producers and regions, add incredible value to the dining experience at DMI. The Role We are looking for hardworking, hospitality-focused hosts to join our service team. Deer Mountain Inn hosts play an integral role in ensuring all our guests have an outstanding dining experience in a warm and comfortable environment. Our hosts / front desk team are trained to welcome and seat guests and manage reservations to ensure our guests start their DMI experience with excellent service and hospitality. In addition to dinner service, hosts also are expected to help at weddings and other special events. Key Responsibilities Maintain a high level of hospitality and professionalism with all guests and team members Develop and maintain expertise of our dining room floor plan and reservation system (Resy) Welcome guests with kindness and professionalism Answer phones and make or adjust reservations for guests Pass along important guest information (allergies, special occasion information, etc.) to servers and the kitchen Assist the team in resetting tables and manage the flow of our spread of covers Execute opening and closing procedures and other side work Requirements Positive attitude, a sense of responsibility and ownership of the position Passion for creating memorable moments of hospitality for our guests Desire to learn and grow within the position and restaurant Detail-oriented with strong communication skills Team-oriented with the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment Present oneself groomed, with good hygiene, an upright posture, and with the required dress code Fluent in both written and spoken English Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) Must be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing) Deer Mountain Inn enforces a zero-tolerance policy with regards to discrimination and/or harassment in any form Compensation Starting rate: $20 plus tips. Tip pay-outs range depending on season and event programming. Benefits (ARMHR 2026 Update)

Healthcare:

Comprehensive coverage through United Healthcare.

Employer Contribution:

DMI covers up to $229 per month toward any available healthcare plan for eligible employees.

Eligibility:

After a 90-day introductory period, staff members averaging 30+ hours per week are eligible for benefits. To Apply If you're passionate about hospitality and helping shape outstanding dining experiences for all, and want to be part of a unified, high-performing team, we would love to hear from you! Please include your resume and tell us why you would like to work with us.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance

Work Location:

In person