Become part of the FURU crew

We're often looking for like-minded people that are as stoked as we are, to call Lofoten our home and want to be part of creating something special here at FURU.

If you love life, the outdoors, are enthusiastic about learning new skills and have no problem getting your hands dirty, please write to us. We are looking for positive people that are energetic, smiling and excited to whatever comes your way.

We believe that attitude is everything and skills can be learned. No matter your background, we are happy to hear from you! Please write us an email to islandlife@furuhostel.com, with your cv and a few lines about what really makes you happy. Please indicate in your subject for what position you are applying to. 

Before you write us an email though, please check the list below for our current openings. If there are no postings below, we got our crew together for the season and we won't be able to read your application. We will however keep this page updated with new job postings and feel free to contact us again when you see a job that is of your interest.

We don't have staff housing at this moment, but we are always supporting your housing search. However, we got a few Van spots for our staff for the days you work at FURU. 

We would love to answer all of your nice messages, but due to the large amount of emails we receive, we will only contact you if we move on with the interview process. Thanks so much for considering being part of our humble, little FURU family.

Have fun out there and spread some positive vibes :)

Guri, Arne and the FURU family

CURRENT VACANCIES:

Ongoing: 

Content Creator  //  from 2 weeks to 2 month

We are always looking for talented content creator that want to stay for us for a while and document our way of living here on the islands and at FURU. This role is unpaid but accommodation and food is provided. Get in contact with us at least a a couple months in advance to plan a project together.

Summer 2025: 

We are looking again for you who want to become part of our FURU family this upcoming summer season in Lofoten. We will screen all applications during January and February and will contact you during March to have a chat with you. If you don't hear from us by end of March, we are super sorry to not have included you in this season's round but rest assure we appreciate your time and energy you spent on your application and please do send us a message again next time. 

Head Chef // Mid May - Beginning September

We are looking for a head chef that will be responsible for our dinner service this summer. Our menu is filled with pescetarian, vegetarian and since last summer also meat dishes. If you are excited to cook and continue developing our current dinner menu, want to be responsible for our small kitchen team and have a great time in Lofoten this summer, please send us your application. Experience in small restaurants and cafés where you were the head chef is appreciated. A Scandinavian language or intermediate English is a must.

Dinner & Breakfast Chef // June - August

We are looking for a 2nd dinner chef that will be responsible for our dinner service together with our head chef this summer. Our menu is filled with pescetarian, vegetarian and since last summer also meat dishes. The chef will also be working as breakfast chef and this position is for a person that enjoys both morning and evening shifts. If you are excited to cook not only dinners but as well breakfast and have a great time in Lofoten this summer, please send us your application. Experience in small restaurants and cafés where you were the working as a chef is appreciated. A Scandinavian language or intermediate English is a must.

Breakfast Chef // Mid May - Beginning September

We are looking for a breakfast chef that will be responsible for our breakfast and lunch service this summer. Our breakfast and and lunch menu is filled with wholesome dishes that caters to every taste. If you are excited to cook and continue developing our current breakfast and lunch menu and have a great time in Lofoten this summer, please send us your application. Experience in small restaurants and cafés where you were working as a chef is appreciated but entry level chefs are welcome to apply as well. A Scandinavian language or intermediate English is a must.

Receptionist & Café service // June - August

We are looking for an addition to our summer reception team. A smile and a friendly hello comes natural to you, good service is not a strange word to you and you love treating our guests as 'new friends', then maybe this role is for you. If you are excited to work both as receptionist and in service at our Café while having a great time in Lofoten this summer, please send us your application. Experience in small restaurants, hotels or cafés is appreciated. A Scandinavian language or advanced English is a must.

Housekeeping  // June - August

We are looking for an addition to our summer housekeeping team. You enjoy a clean and structured environment and love the thought of making the spaces at FURU ready for our guests, this role might be for you. Our housekeeping team are the secret stars of the show at FURU and if you are excited to work in housekeeping while having a great time in Lofoten this summer, please send us your application. Experience in small hotels, camping or other housekeeping related jobs is appreciated. A Scandinavian language or intermediate English is a must.

Become part of the FURU crew