Try Cape Cod for this Summer's Work/Life Adventure!
Lighthouse Inn, owned and operated by the Stone Family since 1938, is a 68 room, full service oceanfront resort located in West Dennis on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We are still gearing up for an opening date of Memorial Day weekend. We will be accepting online applications and be available for face time or Skype interviews as well.
Lighthouse Inn is located on the beach overlooking Nantucket Sound in West Dennis, Massachusetts.
About The Lighthouse Inn
The Lighthouse Inn reminds you of a time gone by. Secluded and relaxing, with refreshing ocean breezes to rejuvenate your spirit... This is the real "Cape Cod". The historic Bass River lighthouse, dating back to 1855, forms the center section of the present-day main house and emanates the inimitable charm of Cape Cod. A working lighthouse, it is officially recognized as the West Dennis Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Inn has been operating as a family-run seasonal resort since 1938. During the spring and fall, Lighthouse Inn plays host to many weddings, rehearsal dinners, banquets, family reunions corporate meetings, and other group functions. In July and August, the Inn caters mainly to social guests and families who are vacationing. Smaller weddings and other events for up to 100 guests are also available during the summer months.
A breakfast is included daily for our hotel guests. The Waterfront Restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are served in our 250-seat oceanfront dining room and outside on the waterfront deck and lawn. There is also a snack bar for hotel guests and club members at the pool.
Resort activities for guests include swimming in the ocean, tennis, mini-golf, heated swimming pool, volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard. There is also easy access to many nearby 18-hole golf courses along with boating and fishing charters, water sports, biking, summer theater, Cape Cod Baseball League, whale watching, art galleries, shopping, and nightlife.
As a resort worker, all that Cape Cod has to offer is available for you to enjoy. Cape Cod is a tourist destination famous for its beaches and access to outdoor activities. We do provide employee housing located less than 1 mile from the resort. We welcome you to Cape Cod to meet new people, make new friends, and build relationships to last a lifetime.
The Employee Experience
Lighthouse Inn is a family-run seasonal resort located on the ocean on Cape Cod. We staff up to approximately 85 employees during peak season (July & August). Our season runs from late May to mid-October.
We do offer employee housing to our applicants who are able to work Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The housing is located less than 1 mile from the inn and consists of 5 fully furnished houses. They are all 4-6 bedrooms, with 8 to 12 people in each house. All rooms are double occupancy. Over the years this is where many of our employees have developed lifelong friendships and created everlasting memories.
As a family-run business Lighthouse Inn specializes in personal services to our guests. These same concepts follow through to the staff that works for us. We strive to consistently achieve high standards of service while continuing to make Lighthouse Inn an enjoyable place to work. At the end of your season, we want you to have a special place in your heart for Cape Cod and Lighthouse Inn.
Cape Cod is a tourist destination famous for its beaches and access to outdoor activities. Your time off will allow you to take advantage of numerous activities. We are also located just 60 miles from Boston. We are also just a few hours away from other New England states, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and even Rhode Island! On your days off, you can go explore New England.
You can expect to make new friends from all over the world. We do hire a few seasonal workers from all over Europe, Jamaica as well as many Cape Cod locals. College students also make up a large part of our staff.
Spending a summer on Cape Cod opens up the opportunity to enjoy all that this beautiful place has to offer. Outdoor activities include boating, fishing, biking, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, and trips to the beach. There are over 50 golf courses on Cape Cod, access to tennis and basketball courts are close by. The list goes on....
It is pretty normal for the staff to have get-togethers, parties, and social activities on a regular basis. There are local bars and restaurants within walking distance of the employee housing. Summer theatre, movies, shopping, entertainment, sporting events, and numerous festivals should give you the opportunity to keep yourself busy.
We hope that you will come to Cape Cod to enjoy the summer of your life.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is committed to personal service. We expect that you will set high goals for yourself and strive to exceed them every day. A consistently positive attitude will make for a more enjoyable day for yourself, the guests, and your fellow employees. We do expect that you will do your best to contribute to the team.
We will do our best to give you the tools needed to succeed in your job. If you are willing to do your best and try your hardest you will be successful. We certainly want you to work hard but we do think it is important that you enjoy what you are doing and feel satisfaction at the end of the day.
As a family-run business, you will find the owners of the resort involved in the day-to-day operations. Our management staff has many years of experience not only at Lighthouse Inn but in the hospitality business. The management is hands-on and constantly strives to help you to be the best that you can be.
The Inn is a seasonal property and work hours will fluctuate each week according to occupancy levels. Employees are expected to work such hours and days as necessary to do their jobs. Work shifts, hours and wages will vary from job to job and all employees are paid on Fridays. Wages are based on an hourly rate no less than Federal minimum wages, depending on the position. Overtime is paid at time and one-half after forty hours a week.
All applicants that are offered positions must sign an employment agreement, stating the date work will begin and the date work will end.
Our number one goal is always to provide the best experience for the guests of the resort. We feel the best way to accomplish this is by having a motivated staff that truly enjoys what they are doing. It is our goal not to just provide great service but to create lasting memories.
Room and Board
For those applicants who are able to work until mid-October, low-cost housing may be available through Lighthouse Inn. It is not available to college students. Housing is limited (only about 40 spaces) and available to full-season (May/June thru October) workers only.
Seasonal housing is readily available throughout the Mid-Cape area. Contact local real estate agents for assistance. There is a website www.capecodonline.com which is the Cape Cod Times online and has the real estate classifieds which may be able to assist you in finding seasonal housing. If you do not have housing in place for the summer season, we will be unable to consider your application until we know you have secured housing.
Applicants who do live in employee housing must be aware that you will be living in one of our 5-6 bedroom houses with 10-12 other people, with average ages between 19-35 ish. Most rooms are double occupancy.
Employee Perks
We are sure that you will take advantage of the natural beauty and many activities that Cape Cod has to offer.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Travel to the Inn is at your own expense. Cape Cod is located 60 miles south of Boston or 60 miles north of Providence, RI. Your destination airport would be Boston's Logan Airport. Ground transportation from the Boston airport is available directly to Cape Cod by Plymouth Brockton Bus, www.p-b.com. Buses pick up from outside of the baggage claim area where you will travel 2 hours to Hyannis which is 7 miles from Lighthouse Inn. From Hyannis you would take a cab to the inn.
Having a bike while you're here is a great way to get around. The 50 mile Cape Cod Rail trail follows the route of the old main Cape Cod railroad behind the main streets and back roads of 5 Cape towns. This bike trail finishes in Eastham where the Cape Cod National Seashore trails begin.
There is also a Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus line that is available as public transportation allowing access to all areas on Cape Cod. It is also possible to contact Uber, Lyft, or taxi for local transportation.
For Fun
The beach location gives you the opportunity to enjoy great social times outside of work and is an environment for long-lasting friendships. There are great biking and hiking trails. You can also enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and golf. For concert goers, check out the summer line up for Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA or TD Garden in Boston. Other New England States are only a couple hours away and you could go camping or hiking in New Hampshire, Vermont or Maine.
www.visitcapecod.com has a complete list of recreational activities on the Cape.
How to Apply
Applications may be filled out online through our website. Please note that an interview is required. A Zoom or FaceTime interview is available. Please call to arrange for an interview appointment after you have forwarded your application.
Please click the button below for an online application as well as a full list of positions and the season dates available for each position.