Join the premier wilderness resort in Minnesota and live, work, and play in the Minnesota Northwoods, just steps away from the Boundary Waters and the Superior National Forest. At Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters, you will provide outstanding service to guests who appreciate hospitality and comfort – and who love the outdoors!
Current Job Openings
To apply please fill out our online employment application and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We are currently filling for the following positions. Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is not currently accepting applicants on work visas, including J1 and H2B.
Grounds
Maintain the natural beauty and functionality of our lakeside property through landscaping, snow removal, trail care, and outdoor facility upkeep.
Guest Services Associate/Vacation Concierge
We are seeking an enthusiastic, service-driven professional who loves wilderness adventure and is excited to help others experience it fully. As a Vacation Concierge, you will proactively engage with guests to plan activities, design Northwoods vacations and create lifelong memories.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Prepare high-quality, from-scratch Northwoods cuisine in a fast-paced resort kitchen serving Lodge guests, visitors, weddings, events, and the Lounge.
Maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs across cabins, guest rooms, mechanical systems, and resort infrastructure to keep operations running smoothly year-round.
Server/Bartender
Provide professional food and beverage service in our dining room and Northern Lights Lounge while creating memorable guest experiences. May assist with some back of house functions as needed.
Seasonal Positions (mid-May – October 18, 2026)
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Prepare consistent, high-quality meals during our busy summer season in a team-oriented resort kitchen. Requires cleaning and preparation tasks as well.
Grounds
Support landscaping, trail maintenance, dock operations, and general outdoor upkeep during peak summer operations.
Server/Bartender
Deliver warm, professional food and beverage service in our dining room and Northern Lights Lounge while creating memorable guest experiences. May assist with some back of house functions as needed.
About Working Here
We are a wilderness resort. Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is located 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, Minnesota, one of America’s coolest small towns. (Yes, that’s an hour’s drive from the nearest town and grocery store! You can live here without a car, but it’s a challenge. We are surrounded by more than 1 million acres of wilderness in the Superior National Forest, with miles of trails adjacent to our property. Guests come from all over the world to explore, canoe, swim, fish, hike, ski, and relax in the Northwoods.
We work together. Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is known for its friendly and helpful staff. Guests come for a full Northwoods experience, and they depend on our terrific team to deliver this experience. We love helping our guests and seeing their satisfaction and smiles. If you can bring a cheerful attitude, a spirit for teamwork, and the drive to go the extra mile, you’re our kind of candidate.
We’re flexible. At a mid-size resort like ours, we all pitch in to deliver for our guests. We help each other with just about anything. Although you may be hired for a specific position, we cross-train where possible and flex when necessary. With that in mind, our ideal applicant is versatile and loves a variety of work. (Many of our positions are seasonal, but a limited number of them run year-round.)
We embrace all four seasons! Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is open every week of the year. Here on the Gunflint Trail, spring is quiet with anticipation, summer bursts with activity, fall is delightfully gorgeous, and winter brings the full spectrum of cold-weather recreation opportunities. If you love the outdoors all around the Minnesota calendar, Gunflint Lodge is a rare place to work and live.
Working at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters may not be for everyone. It takes a special candidate to embrace the Northwoods life and the dedication to guest service here. But if you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!
Housing
We offer on-site staff housing with shared 2- and 4-person efficiency apartments, nearly all with a private kitchen and bathroom. Other housing options may include shared apartments and a central bathroom. Longer term employees and leadership may have opportunities for one or two-bedroom apartments. We have limited pet-friendly housing as well.
High speed internet and wi-fi is available in the Lodge and in staff housing. We do receive limited cell phone service (coverage is best with AT&T) and radio reception. You are welcome to bring your own TV/DVD player and/or music player.
Personal Benefits
Working and being surrounded by the Boundary Waters offers its own benefits, but here are others our employees can enjoy.
- Free use of canoes and kayaks during summer months as well as snowshoes and cross country skis in the winter
- Use of camping equipment at reduced rates
- Use of motorboats at reduced rates
- 25% off restaurant takeout
- 25% off gift shop merchandise
- Free participation in our nature programming
- One free zipline canopy tour, with additional rides at a reduced rate
- Staff lounge area with phone
- TV/DVD and exercise equipment for staff in common lounge area
- Unmatched opportunity to explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota
- Immediate family (spouse, children, parents, siblings) can stay in a cabin and participate in activities at 25% off standard rates
- Eligibility to enroll in 401(k) with company contribution after one year of employment
- Sick leave accruals begin immediately and two-week paid vacation award after one year of employment
To apply please fill out our online employment application and we will get back to you as soon as we can.