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Gunflint Lodge

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area at your Doorstep!

Gunflint is located 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, Minnesota. (43 miles from the nearest town!) We are surrounded by over 1 million acres of wilderness in the Superior National Forest.

Guests come from all over the world to relax, fish, swim, canoe, and explore in the Northwoods atmosphere. The summer season runs from late April until early November with the winter season running from late November until early April. During the fall and spring off-season we work on cleaning and renovation projects.

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Perhaps the two most important qualities we look for in our team are a cheerful attitude and the willingness to go the extra mile. Resort and outfitting work means long, hard, and sometimes irregular hours. It is certainly not a paid vacation. The schedules are set for 32 hours per week. Although you may be hired for a specific position, there are times when you may be called upon to fulfill other job duties. In a resort atmosphere we all pitch in wherever necessary to get the job done. With that in mind, we are looking for applicants who are extremely flexible and like a variety of work.

Our Jobs

Update: 7/14/2011 - Currently Hiring!

Line Cook - We are seeking a creative, talented and reliable person to join our Line Cook team. You would be joining our existing staff with primary responsibilities including working as a member of a team to prep salads, pantry items, plate desserts using Gunflint kitchen-tested recipes, and assist the Chef with the cooking and plating of items from our fine dining and Bistro menus. Experience with fine dining and short order menu items (breakfast, lunch and dinner) would be very helpful, although we provide daily hands-on experience. Must be skilled and knowledgeable with char-broiler, fryer, griddle, and convection oven equipment. Other duties include cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, ability to take direction from team members or work unsupervised if necessary. This opening starts in November and goes through the winter, possibly longer.

Housekeeper - Varied daytime shifts as part of a six person housekeeping team. Responsibilities include cleaning 23 rental cabins, main lodge guest areas and bathrooms, reporting maintenance issues immediately and able to communication with guests. Must be detail oriented, willing to take direction/work well on own and be a team player. Previous housekeeping experience a plus but willing to train. This opening is immediate and through October or could also extend into the winter.

Outfitter - Varied shifts as part of a six person outfitting team. Daily contact with families, youth groups, Lodge guests requiring a pleasant attitude, and willingness to listen and answer questions about the area. Responsibilities include packing of food/equipment, hauling canoes, equipment, people to various landings in the area, cleaning returned equipment, group meal service, cleaning bunkhouse and bathrooms. Must be self-motivated team player with valid DL/good driving record and be able to pass a 75 lbs lift test. Previous experience canoeing the BWCA, portaging skills, cooking, and Leave No Trace camping ethics strongly recommended. This position starts August 20th and goes through October 15th.

Sleep and Eat

Dormitory style accommodations are available, if desired, here on the grounds at the cost of $130.00 per person per month and includes your utilities. This is for a shared room with 1-5 other people. Showers are down the hall. You are responsible for your own meals cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and kleenex. There are shared cooking facilities for staff use.

There is a public laundromat at the campground next door. We do not receive any TV or radio reception. You may bring your own TV/VCR or CD player if you would like. We also have a few employee trailer sites with full hookups - please inquire if interested.

Other Perks

Walk to work! Minimal wear and tear on your vehicle.

Use of canoes and kayaks on the waterfront
$10 use of boat/motor
$10 use of camping equipment (not food)
25% off either gift shop
25% off either restaurant (not alcohol)
Participation in our nature activity program is always free
One free horseback ride, additional rides at reduced rate
Staff lounge area with phone for use with calling cards
Tv/vcr/dvd for staff in staff lounge area
Pool table (not the greatest)
Excellent opportunity to meet new friends from all over U.S. and other countries
Excellent opportunity to explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota. See www.gunflintoutfitters.com