This reference guide is helpful for those who are anticipating owning a B&B or making a career of inn sitting for other inns.

What is Required?

• Attend and Complete BBAA Inn Sitter Certification Workshop
• For first time at an inn, allow 2 days for training and becoming familiar with that particular inn (prior to inn sitting)
• Inn Sit at 3 different inns on 3 separate occasions for 2-day duration each time
• Get positive feedback from inn keepers and their guests using the evaluation forms provided.

Inn Sitter’s Responsibilities

• Inn Keeper’s Operation Manual and Procedures Guide
• Rate For Services And Travel Expenses
• On The Job Training
• First Visit To An Inn
• Guest Relations
• Culinary Confidence and Creativity
• Taking Reservations
• Telephone Etiquette
• Property and Money Management
• Telephone Log and Other Notes
• Common Sense in Decision Making and Troubleshooting
• Guest Ready
• Condition of B&B
• Have Reliable References

Inn Keeper’s Responsibilities

• Guidelines for Payment to the Inn Sitter
• Providing Good Documentation of Procedures and All Aspects of the Requirements for An Inn Sitter
• Provide A Room For the Inn Sitter During OJT and Stay, A Tour of B&B and Location of Things Necessary to Run the B&B While You are Away
• Provide Adequate Supplies to Prevent Unnecessary Shopping Trips
• Provide Petty Cash for Additional Food and Miscellaneous Expenses
• Introduce Inn Sitter to Staff and Clarify Staff’s Responsibilities