Aramark Destinations Olympic Peninsula Lake Quinault Lodge

Your Summer in the Heart of the Olympic Peninsula

Imagine starting your shift with the scent of cedar and rain in the air, a glassy lake stretching out in front of you, and a 1926 heritage lodge behind you. That’s daily life at Aramark Destinations Olympic Peninsula – Lake Quinault Lodge in Quinault, Washington. As a Guest Services Worker, you’ll be the first friendly face travellers meet when they arrive at one of America’s most breathtaking temperate rainforests.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working at the front desk, you’ll be the heartbeat of the guest experience. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and checking in arriving guests with warmth and professionalism
• Processing check-outs, payments and reservations using the lodge’s booking system
• Answering phone calls, emails and questions about the lodge and the surrounding area
• Recommending hiking trails, kayak rentals, waterfalls and rainforest tours to curious travellers
• Handling guest requests, room changes and problem-solving with a positive attitude
• Keeping the front desk and lobby area tidy, organised and welcoming
• Working closely with housekeeping, maintenance and food service teams

Why Quinault, Washington?

Lake Quinault sits in the Quinault Rainforest, home to some of the largest trees on Earth and part of the legendary Olympic National Park region. On your days off you can hike moss-draped trails, swim in the lake, chase waterfalls, spot Roosevelt elk, or drive out to the wild Pacific coastline. Seattle and Portland are within road-trip distance for weekend adventures, and the Olympic Peninsula offers a nature experience you simply cannot find anywhere else in the USA.

The Details

• Position: Guest Services Worker (Front Desk)
• Employer: Aramark Destinations Olympic Peninsula – Lake Quinault Lodge
• Location: Quinault, Washington
• Pay: $16.66 per hour
• Hours: 32 hours per week (additional hours may be available)
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role

What You’ll Gain

Beyond the paycheck, you’ll build real customer service and hospitality skills that look outstanding on any CV. You’ll work for Aramark, a globally recognised hospitality company, gain confidence speaking English every single day, and join an international team of students from around the world. Many participants say the friendships and the landscapes are what they remember most.

Who We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA program
• Good conversational English – you’ll be speaking with guests constantly
• A friendly, service-oriented personality and a genuine smile
• Reliability, punctuality and a team-first mindset
• Comfort with computers and learning new booking software
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• A love of nature and readiness for life in a small, remote community

Ready to trade the classroom for the rainforest? Apply now for the Guest Services Worker position at Lake Quinault Lodge and make this the summer you’ll talk about for years.