Jobs
Open Jobs at Lyngen Lodge in northern Norway
Lyngen Lodge is not just a great place to visit for a revitalising holiday or corporate event. Situated in the picturesque Lyngen Alps right at the heart of nature, it is also the perfect place for nature-loving sports and activity fans to work in the hospitality industry. Our team currently consists of 9 people, including a manager, chef, lodge staff, guides and drivers. Learn more about the Staff at Lyngen Lodge on our detailed page. Take a look below for information on the positions we currently have open – work for Lyngen Lodge to make your own unforgettable memories and explore Norway from the inside!
If you are interested in any of the open positions, please send us a cover letter and CV at joinus[at]lyngenlodge.com
The Lodge
We are currently accepting applications for the following job positions:
Manager
Start Date: September / October 2019
Job Description: 5 days per week. Personable front of house manager to lead the staff team of ten members and sixteen guests throughout the various seasons of the Arctic year. The role includes (but is not limited to): logistics for airport transfers, activity transfers and activity schedules, staff work schedules, guest check in and check out services, guest hosting, general lodge upkeep, and maintenance controls.
Requirements: This is a lifestyle job where an interest and passion for the outdoors and mountain sport is essential. Applicants need to have several years of previous lodge / boutique hotel managerial experience. The managerial role does not require taking bookings or business accountancy duties. Driving license required.
Benefits: Live in job, with private apartment in the lodge. Five days on and two days off each week. Ample free time for private activities. Use of staff car. Highly competitive renumeration package.
Lodge Team Host - Winter 2019/20
Start Date: Mid November
Job Description: 40 hours per week. General house-keeping duties, including the preparing and hosting of buffet breakfasts. Hosting of guests before and after activities, including afternoon tea and then the setting up and serving of the three-course evening meal. Cooking assistance required in the kitchen twice per week.
Requirements: Minimum 1 season working experience in high-end hospitality. Must be over 25 years old.
Benefits: Subsidised accommodation in Lyngen Lodge’s staff house. Ample free time for private activities. Use of staff car. Highly competitive renumeration package.
Activity Guide - Winter 2019
Start Date: November 2019 - March 2020
Job Description: 40 hours per week. Leading and hosting a variety of activities for small groups of max. 8 guests. Activities include dog sledding, snowmobile, snowshoeing, photography, cross country skiing and northern light guiding.
Requirements: Previous experience leading relevant activities in the hospitality industry is expected. Driving licence required. Experience in snow/ice driving. Wilderness guiding experience/qualifications. Must be over 25 years old.
Benefits: Subsidised accommodation in Lyngen Lodge’s staff house. Ample free time for private activities. Use of staff car. Highly competitive renumeration package.
Information
Why work at Lyngen Lodge?
The Lyngen Lodge team is small and personable, and we like to see ourselves as a family all working together. We train you within your working role, but also strive to nurture your talents further. Our philosophy is to encourage our staff to participate in sports, training, and healthy eating together in order to bring about physical and mental growth in both the personal and professional aspects of your life. After all, we live at one with nature here – you can’t help but become absorbed by it all!
One important point to consider before applying to work here is that we are right at the heart of nature, far away from the lights and noise of the bars and shops in the big cities. Instead, you will work in a place where you keep yourself busy and stimulated through self-motivation and a real passion for the outdoors. If you have the right mindset, then the magic of the region really comes alive. If interested, send your CV with a cover letter to joinus[at]lyngenlodge.com.