The East Bay Light Station Bed and Breakfast Inn, at the entrance to San Pablo Bay from San Francisco Bay, is looking to hire two innkeepers for a period of two years. The joint positions, which start in April of this year, come with some very specific requirements.

From the EBLS website:

Who Should Apply

The successful candidates will be a couple, one of whom must possess a Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential NMC boat operator’s license. They will operate the five-room inn, serving both dinner and breakfast, as well as providing ferry service for guests and all other tasks from chef to the maid.

High-quality culinary experience and capability are critical qualifications.

Start Date and Compensation

The inn is open four days a week, and the island is also available for day use and special events. The new keepers will start April 2023 allowing two weeks for training.

Compensation is a function of the level of business, occupancy level, and economy. In the last two years, it has averaged $140,000, trending upward, for the couple. Compensation includes a health plan and living quarters on the island.

The lighthouse was built in 1874 and automated in 1969. The former keeper’s house began operating as a bed and breakfast in 1980.

Tiffany Danse and Tyler Waterson, two former innkeepers, estimate they worked about 80 to 90 hours a week maintaining the island between 2019 and 2021.

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Thnaks to Alaric Bond for contributing to this post.