2025 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please complete the online application below. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
Ranch Wrangler – The Wrangler staff is responsible for the education, safety, and enjoyment of our guest riding program and care of our horses and livestock. This position requires a motivated, honest, and flexible individual with great customer service skills who can work productively with or without supervision and will act immediately as circumstances arise. Wranglers saddle up to 40 horses a day; therefore, must be in good physical health with the ability to lift at least 60 lbs. Horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training and general use of tools and repair is required. Wranglers present a neat, clean appearance with western style dress of cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Must bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND.
Ranch Wrangler/Packer – The Wrangler staff is responsible for the education, safety, and enjoyment of our guest riding program and care of our horses and livestock. This position requires a motivated, honest, and flexible individual with great customer service skills who can work productively with or without supervision and will act immediately as circumstances arise. saddling up to 40 horses a day; therefore, must be in good physical health with ability to lift at least 6lbs. Horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training and general use of tools and repair is required. The Wrangler/Packer is responsible for being a Ranch Wrangler most weeks throughout the summer season, but be flexible and happy to switch over and pack mules for the ranch during our Wilderness packtrips, multiple hay/supply runs, and during our backcountry elk hunting season. Individual MUST HAVE experience with packing to be considered. Wrangler/Packer must present a neat, clean appearance with western style dress of cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Must bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND.
Kid’s Wrangler – The Kid’s Wrangler is responsible for a structured children’s horse program for the young children who come with their families to the ranch. We prefer an individual with lots of experience with children, as well as many years of horse experience. A love of children and the patience to deal with them on a very personal basis is required. This person must be someone who can organize horse activities for children and be out-going, energetic, creative, and positive. When there are not children at the ranch, the Kid’s Wrangler helps with regular Wrangler duties, or assists wherever needed.
Breakfast Cook/Baker – The Breakfast Cook/Baker is responsible for daily staff and guest breakfast. Duties also include food prepping alongside head cook and preparing daily baked goods. Strong, conscientious work ethic and positive attitude required. Extensive baking and general cooking experience preferred.
Individual must be flexible, organized, able to plan and manage, and able to work well with others in a high-paced environment. The kitchen staff must collaborate, plan, and get along VERY well as they work in a close environment. Must be able to interact with guests in a friendly and social manner and be able to lift 30 lbs. and stand on feet for up to 8 hours a day.
Housekeeper/Server – Housekeeping responsibilities include the cleaning of guest cabins and common areas of the ranch – changing towels, making & changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, and various other cleaning related activities. Saturday is our change-over day, and other staff helps to clean the ranch and team together to clean the cabins. The housekeeper supervises the cleaning of the cabins, and lodge. During the week, the housekeeper performs daily tidying of the cabins.
Wait staff duties include but are not limited to serving food to guests and staff in our dining room or at outdoor meals and functions, clearing after meals, cleaning of dining room, and packing for cookouts. Some minor food preparation may also be involved. If not needed in the kitchen, you may be helping with the gift shop, working in the yard, doing grounds maintenance, or any other duties assigned. We expect our facilities to be kept spotlessly clean, and meals to be excellently presented. We count on staff to be detail-oriented and to provide superior service and hospitality to our ranch guests.
Nanny – Nanny duties include taking care of the ranch manager Hayley & Trey’s two toddlers who are 1.5 and 3-years-old. This position requires an individual who works well independently and has lots of experience with small children and babies. Duties include games, crafts, lots of play-time both in and outside, helping feed and clean up during snack and mealtime, changing diapers, helping with potty training, nap time, etc. Individual must pass a background check.
Fly Fishing Guide/Ranch Hand – This is a combined position that requires a motivated individual in good physical health who will have a lot of interaction with guests but be happy and capable to work independently on the ranch. Must have extensive knowledge and experience of fly-fishing to teach and guide guests. Individual must have knowledge and experience with operating equipment and tools. Fence building and repair experience preferred.
Must be very flexible to do whatever task is needed. This position requires an applicant with a clean driving record, as they will be required to shuttle our guests in the ranch van.
Maintenance –
Housekeeping responsibilities include the cleaning of guest cabins and common areas of the ranch – changing towels, making & changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, and various other cleaning-related activities. Friday is our change-over day, and other staff help to clean the ranch and team together to clean; the housekeeper supervises. During the week, the housekeeper performs daily tidying of the cabins and lodge.
Wait staff duties include serving food to guests and staff in our dining room or at outdoor meals and functions, clearing after meals, cleaning the dining room, and packing for cookouts. Minor food preparation may also be involved. If not needed in the kitchen, you may be helping with the gift shop, working in the yard, doing grounds maintenance, or any other duties assigned.
Dates of employment from mid-May through the first week of October.
This is a combined position that requires a motivated individual in good physical health who will have a lot of interaction with both guests and staff. Must have fly-fishing experience & ability to teach and guide guests for a top-notch experience.
In addition to fishing responsibilities will work with tools and equipment for general ranch repair, assist with trap shooting, and drive guests in the ranch van. Must have a clean driving record, be safety conscious, and be able to work productively without supervision.
Position available early to mid-May through September.
The Kids Wrangler is responsible for a structured children’s horse program for the young children who come with their families to the Ranch. We prefer an individual with a strong background in early childhood development or elementary education, as well as many years of horse experience. A love of children and the patience to deal with them on a very personal basis is required. Must be someone who can organize horse activities for children and be outgoing, energetic, creative, and positive. When there are no children at the Ranch, the Kids Wrangler helps with regular Wrangler duties or assists wherever needed.
This position also requires occasional help in serving if needed and clearing tables after meals. After the guests leave on Fridays, all ranch staff cleans up the Ranch, from the cabins to the barn. Other responsibilities may include yard work, painting, helping with horseback rides, etc. It is essential that our staff is flexible, and that we all work together as a team to get the job done, regardless of job title.
The Wrangler staff is responsible for the education, safety, and enjoyment of our guest riding program and the care of our horses and livestock. This position requires a motivated, honest, and flexible individual with great customer service skills who can work productively with or without supervision and will act immediately as circumstances arise. Wranglers saddle up to 40 horses a day; therefore, must be in good physical health with the ability to lift at least 60 lbs. Must have horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training, and general use of tools, and repair. Wranglers present a neat, clean appearance with western-style including cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Must bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND. We do not allow personal animals.
Position available from mid-May to the first part of October.
Our Ranch Culinary team supervises and executes all activities associated with kitchen operations. This includes meal preparation, inventories, supervising a staff of 2-4, and keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and sanitary. Two Ranch Cooks will alternate a daily schedule for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Must be able to work the entire season from mid-May through the first week of October.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares hearty western breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30-40 hungry guests and staff.
- Must be able to follow ranch recipes and menu plans.
- Must be able to grill, roast, sauté, bake, and all aspects of food preparation.
- Meals must have a pleasing presentation with many “ooo’s and ahhs”.
- Must be able to accommodate vegetarian or specialty diets when requested.
- Serves meals family, plated or buffet style in the dining room or at the cookout site.
- Supervises servers.
- Manages food and supply inventories.
- Takes care of properly storing leftover items, and heads clean up after meals.
- Plans weekly menus and ordering with the Head Cook and Management.
- Maintains a clean, safe kitchen atmosphere (keeps stoves, ovens, grill, walk-in cooler/freezer clean, floor mopped, etc. Conscientious of kitchen safety always)
- May be required to perform other tasks as needed or help other staff to get the job done to provide guests with a safe and delightful ranch experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Professional or dude ranch cooking experience with schooling preferred but will consider candidates who are talented cooks with real work experience.
- Strong, conscientious work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills to graciously supervise co-workers or interact with guests.
- Individual who is flexible, organized, able to plan and manage a busy kitchen & dining room.
- Must collaborate and work very well with co-workers in a high paced environment. We promote an open, lighthearted, fun atmosphere and don’t like drama; therefore, we will not tolerate a temperamental chef. J
- Must interact with guests in a friendly and social manner.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs., stand for long hours.
- Must be willing to cook ranch favorite signature recipes without changing the recipe!
The Hunting Guide requires specific experience packing mules for backcountry fall hunting trips. Packing school experience is helpful. The position is available from mid-October through mid-November.
Must be motivated, honest, flexible, and have great customer service skills. Need to work productively with or without supervision and act immediately as circumstances arise. Must be in good physical health with the ability to lift at least 60 lbs. Horse experience with knowledge of basic vet care, shoeing, horse training, and general use of tools and repair is required. Our staff presents a neat, clean appearance with western-style including cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and collared shirts. Bring your saddle and RIDE FOR THE BRAND.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gathering, feeding, saddling, and preparing horses and mules
- Leading trail rides both at the ranch and on wilderness pack trips
- Assist in the packing of duffles, food, and gear in many loads, loading on pack mules.
- Providing instruction to guests in accordance with our riding program
- Caring for sick and injured horses and mules
- Maintaining and cleaning tack, ensuring that all is safe and in good working order, repairing as needed
- Cleaning up barn area, corrals, arena, trails, and backcountry camp
- Maintain equipment and fix broken equipment or any other maintenance items
- Fence building and repair
- Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned
- Has a great sense of humor!
