Retail Sales Associate Part-Time Whitefish, MT

Do you love beautifully curated spaces, meeting new people,and creating memorable experiences?

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake - one of Montana’s premier AAA Four Diamond resorts - is seeking an enthusiastic PART-TIME Retail Sales Associate to join our Mercantile Team.

Our Mercantile Gift Shop is more than a store—it’s part of the guest experience. From thoughtful local finds to Lodge-branded keepsakes, you’ll help guests discover the perfect piece to remember their stay. If you’re friendly, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a warm, guest-centered environment, this role could be a perfect fit.

• Welcome guests with genuine hospitality and a polished, friendly presence
• Assist guests with selecting merchandise and answering questions with confidence
• Keep the boutique looking beautiful through merchandising, re-stocking, and organization
• Receive and transport inventory from deliveries to the sales floor
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and process transactions accurately
• Maintain boutique cleanliness and visual standards throughout your shift
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and a service-first mindset
• Complete cashier duties including closing reports, cash balancing, and securing the bank
• Document maintenance needs clearly and submit work orders as needed

• A dependable team player who arrives on time and ready to shine
• Strong communication skills and a passion for guest service
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining an organized, inviting retail space
• Ability to move, lift (up to 25 lbs), bend, climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Comfort with retail systems, cash handling, and written documentation

• A stunning lakeside resort setting
• A close-knit, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to interact with guests from all over the world
• Be part of a respected luxury property with a reputation for excellence
• Opportunities for advancement and full-time work

If you’re looking for a part-time role where hospitality meets retail
—and where your work truly enhances a guest’s experience—we’d love to meet you.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers part and full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana's premier leisure and outdoor activity destination on the shores of Whitefish Lake.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Apply today and join us at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake!