Historic Gwin's Lodge. Fishing across the street.

At the heart of Alaska's Playground Kenai Peninsula, River and mountains

Posted: May 24, 2026

Bartenders, Housekeepers, Line Cooks, Assistant Lodge Manager, Retail/Reservations

Gwin's Lodge

Cooper Landing, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$16.00 - $22.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 09, 2026

Staff of about 30 in an historical prestatehood location that is at the heart of Alaska's sport and salmon fishing. Roots in gold mining but now a tourism economy.  Surrounded by THE BEAUTIFUL KENAI MOUNTAINS & across from the Kenai River. Shared rooms $12/day with 50% returned if term fullfilled. There's lots of hiking and fishing. No heavy drinkers or hard drugs. Must be timely, honest and hard working and enjoy Alaska.  Plan to arrive by June 9. Fishing opens June 11. Season ends September 30 with the shut down. 

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Gwin's Lodge

The historic Gwin's Lodge is located in the middle of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, known as Alaska's Playground. We have lodging, a full-service bar and roadhouse restaurant, a tackle and souvenir shop, and an on-site liquor store. Gwin's Lodge is the closest restaurant and lodging to the confluence of two world-class salmon streams; the Kenai River and the Russian River.

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
35
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing is double occupancy $12/day. Bonus year end 50% back if you stay full term.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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