Averill's Lodge at Whitefish Lake
The Ultimate Summer....Montana Style!
Averill’s Lodge at Whitefish Lake is the only AAA 4-Diamond rated resort in the state of Montana located in the mountains of Northwest Montana and directly on the shores of Whitefish Lake. This luxurious Lodge offers the ultimate family vacation with unlimited choices for on and off site recreation. Located only 40 minutes from Glacier National Park, the Lodge is an ideal setting for a summer full of adventure and fun!
Averill’s Lodge at Whitefish Lake is the ideal location for summer employment. The Lodge is directly on the shores of the beautiful Whitefish Lake and surrounded by some of Montana’s most beautiful wilderness areas. In addition, the quaint and unique village of Whitefish is only a mile away offering great shopping, restaurants, live music, and festivals throughout the summer. A perfect setting to work hard and enjoy all that Montana has to offer. We are a year round resort but our “peak” summer season officially starts on June 15th and ends September 15th.

Our Jobs
The Boat Club Restaurant - Dining Room, Lounge and Tiki Bar: Our restaurant employees are responsible for serving our guests three meals a day in the Main Lodge. Employees must be friendly, positive, and provide a high level of service to our guests.
Banquets: Often hand-in-hand with our dining room, our banquet staff serves for special events such as weddings and corporate retreats.
Kitchen Staff: Looking for motivated, professional and experienced culinary team members who take pride in their work. Candidates must have a strong desire to produce the highest quality of food and the skills to do so. We have openings for breakfast line cooks, lunch cooks, bar cooks, banquet cooks and fine dining cooks.
Guest Services - Lodge Front Desk, Valet and Concierge: The front desk staff is responsible for overseeing the front desk office and will attend to all guest inquiries and needs as well as perform daily office duties. Knowledge of the area is useful but not required. We are looking for friendly but professional staff members who can multi-task and work well in a high energy position. Excellent English required. Our friendly Valet Staff members are responsible for parking our guests’ vehicles as well as assisting with their luggage and driving shuttles. Valid driver's license required and must be comfortable driving many vehicles including a manual transmission. This is the first face a guest sees when arriving to the resort so a friendly smile and good people skills are what we look for. Concierge is responsible for assisting guests in booking special outings such as horseback riding, rafting tours etc. as well as fulfilling special requests while the guest is in-house such as staging a romantic presentation of flower petals or delivering packages. Knowledge of the Flathead Valley is required.
Housekeepers: Responsible for daily cleaning of guest rooms and other areas of the Lodge. The housekeepers are an important part of our team at the Lodge.
Maintenance: Will assist guests with requests as well as keep our entire property well cared for and in good working order. Limited driving may be required so a valid driver’s license is preferred.
Spa at Whitefish Lake: Licensed professionals can enjoy a peaceful environment while performing services such as massage, facials and nail services. Front desk positions also available for those without a license that would book appointments, greet clients and help clients prep for their services.
Our Ideal Candidate
All positions require a positive attitude, an excellent work ethic, an outgoing personality, and the physical stamina to work long hours. We are looking for staff members who get along well with others and who are looking for a rewarding summer work experience. As a AAA rated 4-Diamond property, we have high expectations for integrity and professionalism in our employees with the fun spirited attitude people expect from small town Montana.
The Lodge combines a fun Western atmosphere with top rated hospitality. As a top rated luxury resort, we work to provide the best vacation experience we can for our guests. Employees are hired for specific positions; however, we all pitch in as a team and work together to make our guests experiences unforgettable.
Room and Board
The Lodge unfortunately provides limited housing options for our foreign exchange applicants only but we can certainly help direct you in the right direction to find affordable housing in the area if you would like assistance.
Perks
The Lodge provides discounts to its employees for lodging (based on availability and management approval) as well as discounts on meals, boat rentals and spa services. We encourage our employees to experience everything The Lodge has to offer and also encourage experiencing all of the activities in the area, many of which we gets discounts for as well.

Getting Here and Getting Around
The Lodge is located 20 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, Montana. Shuttle service is available from the airport. The Kalispell airport offers daily flights on the following airlines:
- Delta
- Horizon/Alaska Airlines
- Allegiant Air
- United Airlines
Amtrak is also an easy way to get to the Lodge. The Amtrak Station in Whitefish, Montana is only 5 minutes from the Lodge and shuttle service is provided.
Driving to the Lodge is a scenic trip! Located just outside Whitefish, Montana the Lodge is also easily accessible by car.
For Fun
During time off employees enjoy many of the same activities as our guests. Horseback riding, waterskiing, wake boarding, white water rafting, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, fishing, hiking, tennis, and volleyball are all activities available in the area. Many employees will explore the surrounding area on their time off by visiting Glacier National Park, and spending time in the surrounding towns of Bigfork, Kalispell, and Whitefish.

How to Apply
Before submitting our online application, please check our job list for available positions.
Related Pages
Montana Jobs, Jobs On Water, Lodge and Resort Jobs, Restaurant Jobs, Glacier National Park, Summer Jobs

