Minam River Lodge

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 29th, 2025 to October 15th, 2025.

Hospitality
Massage Therapist
$900.00 / week + tips
Eagle Cap Wilderness, Eastern Oregon
Massage Therapists are instrumental in helping guests connect to the healing and restorative qualities of the Lodge that make it so special.  Massage therapists are expected to work no more than 4 hrs hands-on time per day, 6 days per week.  Individual therapists keep their own massage tips.  You will also be part of a dynamic hospitality team and occasionally perform other service duties such as housekeeping and serving (included in tip share when performing duties outside of general massage duties).  
If you are a certified yoga teacher, that is a plus (but not necessary at all). As a massage therapist/yoga teacher combo, you could expect to teach one, 1-hr class in our picturesque open-air barn a few times per week, the hours of which would replace massage appointment hours.
Responsibilities:
• Performs approximately 20-25 hours of massage per 6-day workweek;
  • A combination of 1-hr and 1.5 hr appointments are offered;
  • generally this means 3 appointments 5 days per week, plus 4 appointments 1 day per week;
• Maintains a clean and inviting massage space, including housekeeping of linens and regular cleaning and sanitization of massage area;
• Cleans and fills supplies daily for shared guest bathroom and shower;
• Assures all charges are correctly recorded;
• Works with the Manager to maintain appropriate inventories of supplies (the Lodge supplies table,
• bolster, linens, massage oils, etc.);
• Monitors and creates weekly reservations calendar and assures efficient scheduling in the online platform (Acuity) and in-person sign-up
• Works with the Manager to create a reasonable weekly schedule that reflects awareness of both responsible body mechanics and guest needs.
• Performs hospitality services per Manager direction to reach weekly work expectations, especially if daily appointments are not filled;
• Tasks may include food and beverage running during meal service, housekeeping, harvesting in garden, and other duties;
• Maintains a helpful and positive presence for both guests and teammates;
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures in the employee manual and hospitality manual.

Education, Experience, Skills:
• Current Oregon LMT
• RYT 200 hr or other certification if yoga teacher;
• Team player who shows initiative and works well as a member of a close-knit staff in a communal living setting;
  • courteous and cooperative with staff at all times;
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, climb stairs, hike frequently between cabins on uneven terrain carrying heavy loads or with a cart;
• Ability to live and work for an intense four-month season in a remote area.
The Minam River Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and holds special use permits issued by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
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Hospitality
Grounds/Dishwasher
$800.00 / week + tips
Eagle Cap Wilderness, Eastern Oregon
The Dishwasher/Grounds position is versatile and supports the kitchen, hospitality, and grounds team in guest operations.  As dishwasher, you will work as part of the kitchen team in washing dishes and food prep.  The grounds position offers support to arriving guests, maintaining the property and assisting with maintenance.  You'll get a little bit of everything with this position!  This position requires a mature, self-directed individual who is able to stay on task, prioritize the needs of the Lodge grounds (after training), takes pride in their work, and can pick up after themselves.  
Responsibilities:
• Washes dishes, glassware and pots and pans by hand and by using a commercial sanitizer;
  • all dishes must be cleaned by hand first, then run through the sanitizer;
• Regularly maintains a clean and sanitary dishwashing area;
• Assists chefs in food preparation and meal service as needed;
• Assists in garden as needed;
• Maintains grounds in excellent condition, including paths, roads, woods and airstrip;
• Processes firewood for Lodge, cabins, kitchen, hot tub and sauna;
• Meets guest and supply flights to deliver guests, luggage, and supplies around the property via RTV;
  • responsible for checking flight calendars daily to plan out tasks efficiently;
• Transports garbage, recycling, compost, and empty fuel canisters for outgoing flights;
• Maintains outdoor facilities and shared workspaces in neat, clean and organized condition;
• Maintains a helpful and positive attitude towards guests and team members;
• Consistently offers professional, friendly, and engaging service;
• Follows all food service rules and regulations.

Education, Experience, Skills:
• Oregon Food Handlers card;
• Previous dishwashing experience helpful;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • able to use own device to access shared Google calendars;
• Able to stay organized and clean up after themselves with minimal intervention, in a self-directed manner (part of the job is also cleaning up after others);
• Team player who shows initiative and cares about doing a great job, to work as member of a tight-knit group;
• Ability to live and work for an intense four-month season in a remote setting;
• Ability to lift at least 60 lbs, climb stairs, hike frequently on uneven terrain carrying heavy loads or with a cart;
• Understand and embrace all policies and procedures in employee handbook.
The Minam River Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and holds special use permits issued by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
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Kitchen
Sous Chef
$900.00 / week + tips
Eagle Cap Wilderness, Eastern Oregon
Cooking at the Minam is for chefs who are excited about highlighting excellent, local ingredients in the style of upscale, wilderness farm-to-table.  For those who are seeking an escape from the stress and creative limits of a high-volume kitchen, this is a great opportunity to bring the focus back to the joy of creating. After 8 yrs of operating, we have developed a Minam Cuisine Ethos that guests have come to love and expect: garden produce-forward, accented by high quality local meats and occasional foraged ingredients; incorporation of unique rustic elements such as our fire pit and smoker; inviting, familial atmosphere created by our open kitchen, guest-to-chef interactions, and family style service.
The ideal candidate is able to strike a balance with elevated, yet approachable preparations that showcase the ingredients (especially produce from the onsite Minam Garden) and add to our guests' memorable experience.  They are up for the challenges that come with cooking in a remote location and living and working with a close-knit team over an intense, 4-month season. Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial to success at the Minam.
Our Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to the preparation and execution of farm to table meals for Lodge guests and staff, mainly breakfast and lunch, along with dinner assist and general prep. We are seeking a strong candidate that can also execute dinner 1-2 nights per week on the head chef's regular nights off. One of your main duties will also be preparing dinner entrees for guests with dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).  The Sous Chef works as part of a team with the Manager, Head Chef, 2-3 additional chefs, gardener and dishwashers. 
Responsibilities:
• Assists with preparation of high quality guest meals, featuring produce from the Lodge garden and products from local farms and ranches;
• Primarily responsible for execution of one meal per day, mainly breakfast or lunch, and assists with preparation of dinner and general prep; 
• Executing dinner at least one - two days per week;
• Able to take take direction and feedback from Chef and general manager regarding meal planning;
• Demonstrates the ability to reduce food waste by utilizing as much of the product as possible and avoiding spoilage;
• Works effectively with the onsite gardener and maximizes the use of Lodge-grown produce in meals;
• Assists with efficient inventory management and composting, occasional help with weekly ordering;
• Maintains exceptionally clean work environment, responsible for cleaning duties including but not limited to;
  • washing dishes when dishwasher not present (afternoon hours);
  • regular cleaning and resetting of station before shift ends;
  • kitchen staff is responsible for nightly kitchen cleaning;
• Coordinates with Chef to prepare high-quality dinner entrees for guests with dietary restrictions;
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor with guests;
• Courteous and cooperative with staff;
• Follows all food service rules and regulations.

Education, Experience, Skills:
• Minimum two years of experience in the restaurant industry;
• Passion for outdoor cooking and creative reliance on an on-site garden;
• Current Oregon Food Handlers Card;
• Team player who works well as a member of a close-knit staff in a communal living setting;
  • courteous and cooperative with staff at all times;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Shows initiative and cares about doing a great job;
• Able to work a 6-day, 54-hr workweek;
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, climb stairs, hike on uneven terrain carrying heavy loads or with a cart;
• Ability to live and work during an intense four-month season in a remote setting.
The Lodge is an equal opportunity employer and holds special use permits issued by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. 
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