- Wages/Pay
- $600.00 / week + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 26, 2026
Room & board included!
Spend your summer living and working on beautiful Oak Island, Minnesota at Sunset Lodge — a busy, full-service fishing resort on Lake of the Woods. We’re looking for hardworking, dependable, positive people to join our team for the summer and fall season.
Season runs approximately June 1st – October 31st
(Flexible start/end dates available for students.)
Life at Sunset Lodge is fast-paced, team-oriented, and never boring. Days can be long during peak season, but you’ll spend your summer surrounded by incredible fishing, sunsets, wildlife, and a fun close-knit crew.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Dock / Resort Staff
Duties include:
• Catching and docking boats
• Hauling luggage and freight
• Fish cleaning
• Maintaining rental boats and equipment
• Landscaping and general maintenance
• Keeping lodge facilities clean and guest-ready
This is a physical, fast-paced position averaging approximately 60 hours per week. Starting pay is salary + tips ($600+/week DOE). Ideal candidates enjoy working outdoors and are willing to jump in wherever needed. Opportunity for winter employment may be available for the right candidate.
Line Cook
Duties include:
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner line cooking
• Food prep and kitchen organization
• Preparing family-style meals for staff and guests
• Maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment
This is a fast-paced kitchen position starting at $18+/hour DOE.
Breakfast Server / Lodge Staff
Duties include:
• Breakfast service
• Preparing boxed lunches
• Assisting with housekeeping and laundry
• Cleaning and maintaining lodge/common areas
• Guest service and general lodge assistance
Some bartending experience is helpful but not required. Days begin early (5:30 AM starts), so punctuality and a positive attitude are extremely important. Starting pay is $16+/hour DOE + tips.
What We’re Looking For
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Team-player mentality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility and willingness to help wherever needed
• Fishing/outdoor knowledge is a plus, but not required
About Sunset Lodge
Sunset Lodge is a family-owned fishing resort located in the Northwest Angle of Lake of the Woods. We operate year-round with both summer fishing and winter ice-fishing seasons. We host guests from all over the Midwest who return year after year for great fishing, good food, and a laid-back Northwoods atmosphere.
Housing Details: Staff housing is dorm-style with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Meals and room/board are included.
Contact Info
- Sunset Lodge
- info@sunsetlodgeresort.com
- (218) 223-8211
- www.sunsetlodgeresort.com
Sunset Lodge
Sunset Lodge offers a year-round paradise for vacationers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. We are always looking for hard-working employees who pride themselves on providing EXCELLENT customer service. Our team has a lot of fun and do their best to ensure our guests have a vacation they will remember! 90% of our guests return year after year, some multiple times a year - they are like family!
- Location
- Minnesota
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Staff size
- 15
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
