Denali Park Resorts - Aramark Parks and Destinations

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Hospitality in the Heart of the Last Frontier!

Summer days are nearly endless in Alaska! Denali Park Village is a highly rated resort located just outside Denali National Park & Preserve nestled on the banks of the Nenana River, just minutes from the park entrance. Open May to September, our guests enjoy comfortable rooms, excellent dining, and live entertainment.

6.2 million acres of Denali National Park & Preserve is home to Mount Denali, the highest point in North America. The park welcomes over half a million visitors per year. By road, the area is 5 hours from Anchorage and 2 hours from Fairbanks. Buses traverse the 90-mile road daily throughout the warm summer months, allowing people to hike, view wildlife, climb, and camp.

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About Denali Park Resorts - Aramark Parks and Destinations

Join us here in Alaska, where your morning commute is less than a 10-minute walk and your biggest traffic headache is a "moose jam!" There are few trails but endless hiking opportunities. Just pick a direction and go! Imagine an experience meeting new people from around the world who are interested in nature, travel, exploration, and adventure. Denali is truly unforgettable.

 

Aramark's Denali Park Village is a 338 guest room hotel with four food & beverage outlets, retail, and recreational options. With a variety of employment opportunities, the Village is a great place to work and explore Denali.

Are you a skilled, confident, dynamic individual with a true innovative spirit? Then be sure to apply!

If you are new to our Alaska operations, we encourage you to read on. If you are familiar with us and are ready to relive your experience, APPLY ONLINE via the link below! 

Remember to check back often as additional positions are posted!


Aramark Destinations is committed to the safety of our teams, clients, and customers. We continue to implement procedures and policies across our locations to keep everyone safe and healthy. From operations, and employee communities we are redefining the experience to meet safety guidelines while maximizing the seasonal experience. Aramark will continue to monitor available information and resources regarding COVID-19, including state and local law, and the following guidance may be modified as new information becomes available.

Here are a few things you can expect as a team member:

  • Contactless Interviews: Virtual and phone interviews are available with all our locations.
  • Housing and Employee Communities: We have implemented enhanced sanitation practices to keep our team members safe within all Employee Community Facilities.
  • Employee Training: Extensive and detailed training on all safety policies and procedures for each team member during their onboarding and throughout the season.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Facial coverings and additional personal protective equipment are provided to associates, based on your position.  
  • Vaccination Status: Some of our locations require all individuals working on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. Please review job descriptions for further information.

The Employee Experience

Denali is one of the most dynamic and seasonal operations there is. You'll go from having just a handful of people in the area to thousands of employees and guests, almost overnight. At Denali Park Village, you have the amazing experience of seeing a ghost town truly come alive. With that in mind, it is a big job opening a hotel! It takes hard-working, flexible, dynamic individuals to be part of our team.

Your success at Denali Park Village will show you're a quick learner who loves the challenge and excitement of a seasonal operation. You're open to helping out the team wherever needed. After the hotel is open, you'll get into the swing of daily tasks and spend your free time becoming the resident expert at your new home. You'll experience the unique opportunity to view Alaska's midnight sun and northern lights. Enjoy nature sightings including moose, caribou, and bears. Take advantage of local discounts and activities such as rafting, hiking, fishing, ATV tours, flightseeing tours, and more!

As September draws near, you'll see the area begin to slow down, fall colors return, and will begin to look for your next destination, which could easily be one of our winter parks!

Denali may be just one summer of fun, or it could take you down a path of adventure and travel for years to come. Either way, for an adventure-seeker or hospitality aficionado, it'll be an experience of a lifetime!

Ideal Candidate

Our teammates are adaptable in dynamic environments, thrive as self-starters, and genuinely enjoy creating amazing experiences for our guests. 

If you're comfortable with being a bit uncomfortable, Denali may be perfect for you. After all, this is the Alaskan frontier! Seasonal life in Alaska may not for everyone, but for the right person, it can be the best experience you'll ever have.


Season Openings for Summer 2023 are now live here!

Room and Board

$15.00 per day covers your housing cost and three meals a day, which is payroll deducted.

Meals include several hot options, a salad bar, and grab & go items.

Room sizes vary between dormitory buildings and properties. However, for the most part, rooms are considered small. All employee housing units come with the basic and necessary furnishings for the summer. This includes a bed, a shared dresser, and bedding. Hangers and space are limited. Please plan accordingly.

Our location is remote, and while we do offer wireless access in most employee areas and housing units, you will not be able to stream video or download. AT&T and Verizon are the main cell phone service providers. Due to the location, connectivity can be a challenge.

Employee Perks

As part of our Denali team, you'll have access to:

  • Discounts on food & beverage
  • Free and discounted bus tours into the park
  • Discounts on retail product
  • Hotel and lodging discounts
  • Weekly activities
  • Hiking
  • White water rafting
  • Flightseeing tours
  • Fishing
  • Zipline

We have courtesy transportation to the Denali Bus Depot and Visitor Center for our employees who don’t have a car. Several of the area's restaurants and bars also have low-cost shuttles.

With so much to see and so many fun things to do, this work experience allows for many new memories to be made and thrilling experiences to be had! 

Getting Here and Getting Around

Tickets to Alaska can be expensive. Typically, the earlier you purchase the better. Make your room and shuttle reservations early. Often employees purchase a one-way ticket to start, in case they change their end date, or decide to road trip home with new friends instead.

Where to fly:
Anchorage or Fairbanks.  Anchorage (5 hours away) is a bigger city with more services, including more options on transportation to the park, but Fairbanks is closer (2 hours) with a shorter distance to travel.

From Anchorage or Fairbanks, you can take a shuttle to Denali National Park.

For Fun

At Denali, we prioritize creating a seamless and unforgettable hospitality experience. We also provide our staff with incredible work and play balance. The summer fun never has to end with all the activities we offer:

  • Photo Safaris
  • Movie Night & Documentary / Debate Night
  • Hiking & Camping Trips
  • Employee Appreciation Day
  • Softball Tournaments
  • Berry Picking
  • Bicycle Riding & Canoe Trips
  • Denali Idol
  • Game Board Night & Poker Night
  • International Night
  • Karaoke Night
  • Ping Pong / Basketball / Volleyball
  • Denali Races (5K & Half Marathon)
  • Denali Clean-Up Day
  • Northern Lights Viewing

How to Apply

Learn more about our location, jobs, benefits, and more via the apply link here

Aramark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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