Housekeeping Manager, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

This is a full-time seasonal opportunity operating on a 10 month annual work schedule, with a planned two month off-season leave in November and December.

At Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, we create exceptional experiences for our guests through teamwork, service excellence, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. As the Housekeeping Manager, you will lead the Housekeeping and Laundry teams, ensuring guest rooms and public spaces consistently exceed cleanliness and quality expectations. You will play a key role in developing team members, driving operational efficiency, and creating a positive workplace culture.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the daily operations of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence

• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and laundry operations to ensure quality standards are consistently met

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing training, support, and performance feedback

• Assist with staff scheduling, labor management, and payroll administration

• Support department leadership by providing coverage for the Assistant Housekeeping Manager and Laundry Supervisor as needed

• Partner with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience across the property

• Monitor inventory, supplies, and departmental resources to support efficient operations

• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring positive resolutions

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve service standards, workflows, and team performance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire and possess a valid driver's license

• Previous housekeeping leadership experience in a hotel, lodge, resort, or hospitality environment

• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams in a fast-paced setting

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service and maintaining high standards

• Positive, professional attitude with a hands-on leadership approach

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail

• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable to changing operational needs

• Ability to bend, lift, climb stairs, and safely lift up to 35 pounds

About Us:

We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.  

Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.

Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections

• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends

• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail

• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources 

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com.  

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.