Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
As a Pursuit team, we have a powerful story to tell. We host guests in classic Alaskan lodges, nourish weary adventurers with locally-sourced offerings and take our guests beyond on immersive tours. We are the compass of adventure - welcoming guests to our backyard and sharing the little-known local secrets of these iconic places. Join our team for a summer you’ll never forget!
Talkeetna, Alaska
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 175
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
About Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
***2024 Summer jobs will be posted November, 1st. We look forward to your application!***
/ Competitive perks + wages / Referral + end-of-season bonus available/ Access to iconic National Park experiences / Fun staff events + parties / Free access to cool attractions + experiences / Training to help your career grow /
Have you dreamed of exploring the great Alaskan wilderness or spending the summer in a quintessential Alaskan town? Does spending your summer at the doorstep of adventure have a certain appeal? If your answer is yes, then you belong at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for the ultimate seasonal work experience.
At the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, we showcase the best of Alaska inside and out. We’re at the doorstep for high-energy outdoor adventures in Denali and beyond, and we keep our guests rested and fueled up with our charming rooms, crackling fire in a giant river rock fireplace, and award-winning Alaska cuisine.
We are seeking adventurous, inspired and dedicated people to join our team under the Midnight Sun. Our hiring needs range from chefs and servers, to maintenance and management, and everything in between. If you have a background in hospitality, tourism, maintenance, hotel management, natural sciences or recreation, we want to hear from you!
Are you ready?
Our season runs May through September and our team is made up of more than we employ 175 seasonal staff from around the country and the world. Supervisory and entry-level jobs are available across our departments.
The Employee Experience
Our core values are:
- Safety First
- Honor Place
- Anticipate
- Bring Your Best
Our seasonal staff come back year after year; they describe Talkeetna as "special", "family-like", "fun" and "amazing". We have the best views of the Alaska Range, are visited by local moose and bears (often on property), and plenty of wide open spaces, clean air, and some of the best employee housing in the industry. We are a short jaunt from the quaint town of Talkeetna, Alaska, as well as a number of hiking trails, lakes, and streams. Talkeetna also has its own brewery, several local artists, live music and great food. Wherever we come from, we’re all united by the sense of adventure that abounds in this community of quirky locals and active explorers.
COVID-19: Safety first is our number one core value. We strive to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our guests and staff. Pursuit follows all CDC guidelines and practices social distancing and other CDC protocols. We strongly encourage all staff to get vaccinated prior to arrival.
Ideal Candidate
What kind of adventurer thrives here? Our ideal candidate is someone who wants to truly experience all that Alaska has to offer and believes in what we do, striving to create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Every single role on our team is essential, and we’re selective to ensure our employees and our guests have the best experience possible. Our happiest employees are those who step in where needed and can bring their best, always ready to share their adventurous and generous spirit.
If you sincerely enjoy working with people and want to contribute to an amazing guest experience, while having an unforgettable and unique experience of your own, then we want you to work with us.
Room and Board
On-site housing at this location is offered for employees who are 18 years or older, with cozy accommodations and all the basic amenities at a rate of $10.00 per day. Housing is available on a first-come first-served basis, though to support our staff coming from afar preference is given to our employees from out of town.
We offer both dorm-style and apartment-style communal housing, in addition to three RV sites with full hook-ups. Dorm-style accommodation offers cozy rooms suited to 2-4 roomies per dorm, with shared cooking facilities, leisure and TV area and gender separate shower/restrooms.
In apartment-style housing, our staff have 2-4 roomies per room and share common spaces with 6-7 people. Apartments offer fully shared facilities including a kitchen, bathroom and TV area.
All kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, cooking equipment and utensils. The Lodge also provides bedding and towels and has free on-site laundry facilities for employees living in our housing.
We’ve got you covered with free wireless internet for personal laptops, with staff able to register one personal device and use up to 1G of data per day. Many of our staff buddy up to purchase additional monthly internet packages to share with roommates. Most cell phone carriers have service in the area, but we encourage our staff to check with their carriers before arrival to be sure.
For health reasons, we unfortunately are not able to accommodate four-legged friends in housing or in the RV sites. Housing is a community experience, and we all follow guidelines and sign a housing agreement to help ensure a quality, peaceful living experience for everyone.
Employee Perks
Discounts are available at all of our Alaska Collection properties and experiences when space is available. There are many other discounts available on activities in the area and throughout the state to make the most of!
Getting Here and Getting Around
Travel to Talkeetna, Alaska
- The closest commercial airport (Ted Stevens International) is in Anchorage and is approximately 3 hours from Talkeetna; the flight from Seattle to Anchorage is approximately 3.5 hours in duration
- Driving from Anchorage to Talkeetna is approximately 3 hours
- If you choose to drive to Alaska, give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the trip and make sure you have the international requirements to get through Canada.
Traveling From Anchorage to Talkeetna
- A train travel employee discount is available. Please see Alaska Railroad's website for schedules.
- Buses and shuttles are also available.
What to Bring
This is the heart of Alaska - the summer climate can be absolutely gorgeous and sunny one day and totally different the next! Early May and September can be cool so we recommend bringing an assortment of clothing. The average summer temperature is 65 degrees and some suggestions for clothing are a jacket (water and windproof), hiking boots (waterproof), sweaters and a warm fleece, shorts, and pants and shoes for working (uniform details will be sent to you in advance) Don’t forget a good alarm clock (battery-operated) for those early shifts, and of course your camera!
For Fun
The iconic town of Talkeetna is a close-knit community with a year-round population of approximately 800 people.
We are 3 hours north of Anchorage and 2.5 hours south of Denali National Park. Talkeetna sits about 60 air miles from Denali “The Great One” and is the take-off point for mountain climbing expeditions. We also pride ourselves in being a destination spot for some of the best fishing, hiking, rafting and picturesque prospects in all of Alaska.
We encourage our team to make the most of this incredible place with regular events and excursions to discover all that Alaska has to offer!
Outdoor Activities
When we aren’t working, our staff are often exploring or making the most of our open spaces for games of football, badminton or bocce ball. We have nearby hiking trails, fishing spots, dog mushing tours, zip-lining, rafting and canoeing, and a paved 14-mile trail that leaves from our doorstep for biking and running. Must-dos to check off your bucket list include a flightseeing tour over Denali and marine tours with Kenai Fjords Tours, a Pursuit experience in Seward where we receive a staff discount.
What's available?
Right at the Lodge we have two restaurants, a lounge and a gift shop. Talkeetna is a beautiful two-mile walk from the Lodge and offers restaurants (including a pizzeria and several casual dining establishments), watering holes, a small general store, coffee shops, library, post office and one of the best bakeries in the entire state.
We offer a shuttle service into town throughout the day, and there’s a regular community shuttle that makes trips to the full-service grocery store 13 miles down the road three times per week.
Current Job Openings
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Supervisory and restaurant experience
- Must be 21 years of age
- Knowledge of POS systems and procedures
- Sanitize work areas during shift and before the next shift
- Ensure all equipment is clean
- Follow and complete prep list each day
- Use standard recipes and presentations
- Prepare prep list for following shift
- Execute bar setup and closing procedures
- Conduct proper alcohol serving procedures
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Close and balance assigned till, account for food and alcohol served
- Collaborate with wait staff to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned and ready for the next guests
- Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
- Support wait staff by assisting with delivery of food and retrieval of required supplies
- Arrange tables for large parties
- Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station
- Operate the industrial dishwasher
- Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary
- Empty and clean all trash receptacles
- Stock supplies in serving stations or storage
- Empty and clean all garbage receptacles
- Follow sanitation policies at all times
- Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as necessary, especially at peak hours
- Expedite food from the pickup window on trays ready for the front of house staff
- Ensure outgoing food is presentable
- Prepare basic food production stocks
- Arrange Expeditor station for following shift
- Keep work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
- Collaborate with wait staff to ensure that tables are cleared, cleaned and ready for the next guests
- Prepare dining room for guests by setting tables and stocking all necessary supplies prior to the beginning of service
- Support wait staff by assisting with delivery of food and retrieval of required supplies
- Arrange tables for large parties
- Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station
- Maintain warehouse in neat and orderly fashion
- Receive, check and stock food and beverage orders
- Stock and clean kitchen dry storage and walk-in cooler
- Logging of temperature variance for coolers and freezers
- Execute bar setup and closing procedures
- Conduct proper alcohol serving procedures
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Close and balance assigned till, account for food and alcohol served
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous custodial experience viewed advantageous
- Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license
- Knowledge of safety with cleaning chemicals and techniques
- Ability to regularly life 50 pounds
- Take directions from Chef
- Provide excellent service to both guests and team members
- Ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions
- Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies
- Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety
- Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items
- Acknowledge and understand daily menu changes
- Ensure excellent guest service through training and supervising of dining room and bar team members
- Coordinate an efficient working environment between the kitchen and front of house team members
- Accurately report food and beverage data
- Set up wait stations for the shift
- Set up the kitchen service areas for the shift
- Knowledge and understanding of the daily specials
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Set up host station for shift
- Obtain reservations, map seating arrangements, acknowledge, greet and seat guests
- Close tickets and tender change as necessary
- Acknowledge and understand daily menu changes
- Walk-throughs of the grounds, picking up garbage and disposing of it
- Water and fertilize plants
- Mow and trim lawns
- Perform equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Assist with maintenance projects
- Take directions from Chef
- Provide excellent service to both guests and team members
- Ensure all guests’ special needs are met, including dietary restrictions
- Estimate food consumption and purchases or requisitions food and kitchen supplies
- Ensure efficiency and timely food production and safety
- Participate in the provisioning of the island to include loading and unloading of supply vessels, conducting inventories and properly and safely storing items
- Positive customer service attitude
- Ability to take direction from managers and supervisors
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Ability communicate effectively with co-workers and guests
- Sanitize work areas during shift and before the next shift
- Ensure all equipment is clean
- Follow and complete prep list each day
- Use standard recipes and presentations
- Prepare prep list for following shift
- Instruct Line Cooks and Prep Cooks in their duties
- Interface with service staff to provide excellent customer service
- Assist with training and education of service staff in menu content
- Supervise menu and shift change over
- Develop daily specials
- Set up wait stations for the shift
- Set up the kitchen service areas for the shift
- Knowledge and understanding of the daily specials
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Safely transport guests and luggage to and from the Train Depot and town
- Perform light maintenance duties
- Greet arriving and departing guests
- Wash, vacuum and service vehicle at the beginning and end of each shift
- Oversee staff, ensuring productivity and safety
- Perform weekly inventory and order items as needed
- Develop daily specials
- Ensure proper use and handling of food and equipment
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Asst. Restaurant Manager, you will supervise the dining area and bar employees to ensure excellent guest service and enhance the dining experience for all guests.
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Barista
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Barista, you will present a courteous and positive guest service attitude. You will be responsible for making exceptional, high quality beverages to include a variety of coffee drinks and smoothies. You will also be responsible for preparing food items, cash handling and monitoring food quality and sanitary conditions. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Bartender
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Bartender, you will be responsible for all bar operations and provide excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Bell Staff
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Bell Staff, you will be responsible for assisting lodge guests with luggage. This position includes porterage.
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Busser
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Busser, you will assist the wait staff in serving food, filling and re-filling drinks and cleaning the guest tables. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Custodian
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Custodian, you will provide daily cleaning throughout the lodge and employee housing common areas.
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Dishwasher
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Dishwasher, you will provide fellow co-workers with assistance in the kitchen as needed and follow all sanitary and health-related protocols. You will have a range of duties and responsibilities such as:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Expeditor
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As an Expeditor, you will work as a liaison between the kitchen and front of house staff to ensure that outgoing food is presentable for guests. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Food Runner
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Food Runner, you will assist the wait staff in serving food, filling and re-filling drinks and cleaning the guest tables. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Food Warehouse Assistant
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Warehouse Assistant, you will contribute to the daily operation of the warehouse to provide support for kitchen operations and lodge receiving and delivery.
You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Front Desk Agent
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Front Desk Agent, you will be responsible for assisting guests with reservations, guest check-in, guest checkout, tour bookings and general area information.
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Homestead Bartender
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Bartender, you will be responsible for all bar operations and provide excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Homestead Dishwasher
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Custodian, you will provide daily cleaning throughout the restaurant.
Homestead Line Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As the Cook II, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
Cook I Apply Now!
Cook II Apply Now!
Cook III Apply Now!
Homestead Assistant Restaurant Manager
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead Restaurant. As Restaurant Assistant Manager, you will supervise the dining area and bar employees to ensure excellent guest service and enhance the dining experience for all guests. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Homestead Server
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Homestead restaurant. As a Server, you will provide excellent guest service to dining guests at all times. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Host
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Host, you will accurately and efficiently handing dining are monetary transactions while providing excellent guest service. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Gardener
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Landscaper, you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of lodge property and equipment. You will maintain and clean the grounds to be aesthetically appealing. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Line Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Cook II, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations.
Cook I Apply Now!
Cook II Apply Now!
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Linen Runner
Transport linens to/from laundry building and Lodge. Safely operate Lodge vehicle. Provide excellent customer service to hotel guests. Maintain the outside appearance of all lodge buildings. Assist housekeeping staff to ensure every room cleaned meets the high standards of the lodge. Ensure all lodge linen closets are stocked. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Prep Cook
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Prep Cook, you will prepare menu items for dining room service while working efficiently with standardized recipes and presentations. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Production Lead
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are met. You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Server
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As a Server, you will provide excellent guest service to dining guests at all times. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
Shuttle Driver
/ $1000.00 sign on bonus for CDL drivers, $500.00 for non CDL
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As the Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the shuttle. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
Sous Chef
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. As Sous Chef, you will oversee and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room services. You will instruct line cooks and prep cooks in their duties. You will assist with presentation development, maintaining budgeted food and labor costs. You will have a range of duties in order to assist team members including:
*We accept applicants through the J1 program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept H2B visas at this time.
How to Apply
Life is not one-size-fits-all, and neither are we. These experiences have the potential to change lives.
Are you ready?
Greetings from the Pursuit Alaska team!
We’re so glad you’re interested in working with us – we think you’re pretty cool too!
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We hope to see you here for a summer in the land of the midnight sun!
Contact Info
- Jeremy Sullivan
- peopleandculture@alaskacollection.com
- www.alaskacollection.com
