Our Staff

Our Hotel Staff

Owners John and Lisa moved to New Smyrna Beach in 2010 after years of vacationing in the quaint beach town. The two have owned and operated businesses in the hospitality industry from Ohio to South Florida and decided that their new home would be the perfect location to continue their legacy, showcase their love for New Smyrna and open the doors to the Salty Mermaid. By creating a modern inn that incorporates the charm of New Smyrna with the amenities of a high-end bed and breakfast, the two have made sure no detail is left unturned in creating your perfect getaway. The staff being mostly locals have the insider scoop on the best places to eat, shop, and explore! Anything you could possibly need has been thought of and recommendations from the locals are always the best ones.

Stephanie works with John and Lisa as the office manager and overseer’s the day-to-day operations of maintaining the property.  “The best part about working at the Salty Mermaid is the boutique-ness of the hotel.  Because it’s only 5 oceanfront rooms, I can really focus on the little things, the small details to make each guests stay a unique and special experience.”   In additional to managing the hotel, Stephanie acts as the event coordinator for all events at the Salty Mermaid as well as coordinating and planning parties in/around New Smyrna Beach.

  • Jason Benetkar
    CEO
    • Years of experienceJason Benetkar
    • Languages Enlgish , Spanish
    • Special trainging yes
  • John Jekerson
    Customer Service
    • Years of experience5
    • Languages English , Italian
    • Special trainging yes
  • Jene lea
    Cook
    • Years of experience3
    • Languages Italian, Malai
    • Special trainging no
  • John Doe
    Manager
    • Years of experience4
    • Languages English , Spanish
    • Special trainging yes
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