Bartender at Olympia Companies The Lodge at Schroon Lake

Imagine finishing a shift behind the bar, stepping outside, and finding yourself steps from a pristine Adirondack lake surrounded by mountains. That's exactly what awaits you at The Lodge at Schroon Lake in upstate New York — one of the most scenic Work & Travel placements you'll find in the USA.

As a Bartender, you'll be the heart of the guest experience: crafting cocktails and mocktails, serving food, handling cash and card transactions, and keeping the bar lively and welcoming. You'll receive a full week of paid training covering the menu and cocktail knowledge before you hit the floor, so even if you're new to bartending, you'll feel confident fast.

The earning potential is real: a base wage of $15/hour plus tips means estimated weekly take-home of around $800 — cash tips go straight into your pocket at the end of every shift!

• 💵 $15/hour base + tips (est. $800/week total)
• 🏔️ Located in the stunning Adirondack Mountains, Schroon Lake, NY
• 🏠 On-site housing guaranteed — only $30/week
• 🍽️ Free shift meal every day you work
• ⏱️ ~35–40 hours/week; overtime paid after 40 hours
• 🎉 Staff parties, karaoke nights, bonfires, shopping trips & Lake Placid excursions
• 🥾 Hike 46 High Peaks, kayak, canoe, swim — adventure at your doorstep
• 🎡 Day trips to Lake George Outlets & Six Flags Amusement Park
• 🏅 Visit Lake Placid Olympic sites & museums
• 🌐 Free on-site WiFi & laundry

Getting there is straightforward — fly into Albany (ALB) and take a ~2-hour Trailways bus directly to Schroon Lake for about $30. On-site housing means your commute to work is under 15 minutes on foot. This is the full American summer experience: great earnings, epic nature, and a tight-knit international staff community.