HAP Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Your Summer at the Foot of North America’s Highest Peak

Imagine finishing your shift and walking out onto a deck with a jaw-dropping view of Denali (Mt. McKinley), the tallest mountain in North America. That’s an ordinary evening at HAP Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, tucked inside Denali State Park in Trapper Creek, Alaska. If you want a Work & Travel USA summer that feels like a real adventure – not just a job – this is it.

We’re hiring Bussers to join our friendly food & beverage team for the Summer to Fall season. You’ll work alongside international students from around the world and American colleagues who come back year after year for the Alaskan magic.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Clearing, cleaning and resetting tables quickly and neatly so guests are seated fast
• Supporting servers with drink refills, bread, water and running food to tables
• Keeping dining areas, service stations and bus tubs organized and stocked
• Assisting with light setup and breakdown of the restaurant before and after service
• Greeting guests with a smile and answering simple questions about the lodge
• Working as part of a fast-moving team during breakfast and dinner rushes

Pay & Hours

• $13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week guaranteed schedule
• Tips included – bussers share in tip distribution, boosting your weekly earnings
• Overtime opportunities may be available during peak weeks

Why Denali State Park?

This is the Alaska you’ve seen in documentaries. Moose wandering near the lodge, midnight sunsets that never fully fade, glacier-fed rivers and hiking trails that start right outside your door. Popular activities for staff include:

• Hiking Curry Ridge and the K’esugi Ridge trails
• Rafting and jet boat tours on the Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers
• Day trips to Talkeetna village and Denali National Park
• Flightseeing tours over Denali and glacier landings
• Bonfires, staff BBQs, and northern lights as the season turns to fall

Benefits

• On-site staff housing available (low cost, deducted from paycheck)
• Affordable staff meals / employee dining
• Employee discounts on tours, activities and lodge retail
• Staff recreation activities and organized excursions
• Free Wi-Fi in staff areas and a real international community atmosphere
• Priceless resume experience with a major U.S. hospitality brand

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational English – you’ll interact with guests daily
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to help teammates
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift/carry bus tubs and trays (up to 25 kg)
• Comfortable living and working in a remote wilderness location with limited shopping
• Availability from summer through fall (late season stays are highly valued!)

Ready to trade the ordinary summer for Alaska? Positions in Denali State Park fill fast – apply today and spend your season working, exploring and making friends from every continent under the Alaskan midnight sun.