Lodge Service Staff – Winter Season 26/27

Gargia Lodge; Norway; Hybrid; NOK 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Employee benefits within Æventyr

International working environment

Job summary

Gargia Lodge is seeking versatile Lodge Service Staff for the winter season near Alta, Norway. You will rotate between reception, dining, housekeeping and guest activities, contributing to a smooth guest experience in a dynamic, multi-tasking team.

Experience in hospitality helps, but a can-do attitude, English proficiency and a valid class B license with access to your own car are essential for this role. The position offers an authentic Norwegian setting, accommodation and meals provided, with

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or tourism is preferred.
• Ability to handle varied tasks across reception, service and housekeeping.
• Good English and willingness to learn.
• Own car is required for commuting.
• Flexible with shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Reception, check-in/out and guest communication.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner preparation.
• Serving food and beverages.
• Housekeeping and guest room preparation.
• Assist activity guests and coordinate with guides.
• Prepare for groups and events.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Flexibility

Customer service oriented

English language

Own car / driving license

Job description

Lodge Service Staff – Winter Season

Employer: Gargia Lodge / Æventyr Alta AS
Location: Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta, Norway

Looking for a winter job where no two days are the same?

Gargia Lodge is an authentic Norwegian mountain lodge located approximately 30 minutes from Alta city centre. We offer accommodation, food experiences, events and outdoor activities to guests from all over the world.

Gargia is also the starting point for many of Æventyr's winter activities, meaning that throughout the day we welcome both overnight guests and guests heading out on Arctic adventures.

Working at Gargia is different from working at a traditional hotel.

We are a small team running several overlapping operations from the same location. We do not have one person for every individual task – everyone contributes where needed to make the whole operation run smoothly.

You may start your shift serving breakfast, continue with check-outs and housekeeping, welcome an activity group, help prepare food and finish the day serving dinner. The next day may look completely different.

This is an all-round position. If you are looking for a job where you only work in reception, housekeeping, kitchen or restaurant, Gargia is probably not the right workplace for you. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and practical work, you might fit in very well.

What will you do?

As part of our Lodge Service & Operations team, your tasks will include:

• Reception, check-in/check-out, bookings and guest communication
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner preparation
• Waiting tables and serving food and beverages
• Housekeeping and preparing guest rooms
• Keeping common areas and facilities clean and presentable
• Welcoming and assisting Æventyr activity guests
• Working closely with our guides to ensure smooth activity departures and arrivals
• Preparing for groups, events and special dinners
• Restocking, organising and other practical lodge tasks

At Gargia, the guest experience is everyone's responsibility. We expect you to notice what needs to be done, take initiative and help your colleagues rather than waiting for every task to be assigned.

Who are we looking for?

Experience from hospitality, tourism, restaurants or similar work is an advantage, but attitude and flexibility are just as important.

You should:

• Enjoy varied working days and switching between different tasks
• Be service-minded, practical and solution-oriented
• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
• Take initiative and responsibility
• Be flexible and able to work mornings, evenings and weekends
• Speak English; a Scandinavian language is an advantage
• Be over 20 years old due to alcohol service
• Have a valid class B driving licence
• Have your own car available throughout the employment period

Your own car is a requirement

Gargia Lodge is located approximately 30 minutes outside Alta, and there is no suitable public transport for our shift schedule. You must therefore have access to your own car to work with us.

What can we offer?

• A varied winter season at an authentic Norwegian mountain lodge
• Experience across several areas of hospitality and tourism
• An international working environment
• Responsibility and opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary conditions and employee benefits within Æventyr
• The opportunity to work closely with both our lodge and activity operations
• The chance to join selected Æventyr winter activities throughout the season when we have available spaces on tours

This last point gives you the opportunity to experience some of the Arctic adventures our guests travel to Alta for – and to better understand the products you help facilitate.

Employer: Gargia Lodge / Æventyr Alta AS
Location: Gargiaveien 96, 9518 Alta, Norway
Position: 80–100% seasonal position
Period: December 2026 – April 2027