Dude Ranch Employment Opportunities

Location: Bar Lazy J Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: Crew positions have something new to do every day of their 5 day week! From cleaning cabins, waiting tables, doing turn-down, working in the laundry room, setting up for meals and other miscellaneous tasks, our ranch crew ensure the details are taken care of.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 1, 2023

Availability Notes: Start date is slightly negotiable (can arrive by May 21st at the latest), but end date is not.

How to apply: Employment Application – Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, Parshall CO

More Information: www.barlazyj.com        

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

Our Reservations team is a vital part of C Lazy U Ranch as they are the first point of contact for new and returning guests when planning their next trip to the ranch! This position includes answering reservation inquiries over the phone and by email, making reservations, working closely with senior reservationist and director of sales and marketing, becoming knowledgeable on all aspects of ranch life and be able to effectively convey that to guests, and referring guests to appropriate departments when necessary. You will be trained in our reservations system and the ins-and-outs of the ranch. Must be proficient in a variety of computer programs and have outstanding, top-tier professional guest service skills.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

Our concierge team is the face of the ranch, and the go-to for guests on property for anything at all. This position includes answering phone calls, answering any questions, and directing calls to appropriate departments if necessary, coordinating all logistics of daily tasks such as mail, scheduling transportation, scheduling guest activities, and any other task necessary to meet guest needs. This position requires you to become knowledgeable on all aspects of ranch life and be a quick thinker and problem solver. Often, this position is the first person to know if there is any issue or concern and will facilitate finding a solution. The ideal candidate will have advanced communication and organizational skills, as well as a professional demeanor that aligns with luxury hospitality standards.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

The Store and Spa Attendant will be managing two independent assets of the ranch and must be able to divide their time and attention accordingly. This position is responsible for the retail sales of the ranch store, as well as the welcoming and preparation of spa guests for their treatments. Both the ranch store and spa are to be kept in pristine and visually appeasing order at all times. The ideal candidate will have advanced communication skills, as well as a professional demeanor that aligns with luxury hospitality standards.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: Mountain Sky Guest Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:

• Creating an exceptional guest experience
• Managing our crew of wranglers with respect and work to set them up for success in everything they do.
• Maintaining a high standard of care for the physical and mental well-being of our 200 ranch horses.

Type of work: Year Round

Position Start Date:

Our guest season runs from May-October but this role will be year round .

How To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@ambwest.com

Availability Notes:  

Where to find more information? 

www.mountainsky.com

Other: 

Mountain Sky is a 94-year-old luxury guest ranch located in the heart of southwest Montana’s Paradise Valley. We boast the feel of a remote ranch (sit on 17,000 private acres and are up against hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest), but we also have a school bus stop on the ranch and are only 10 minutes from the nearest small town and an hour away from Bozeman.

Our horse program is not that of a typical dude ranch- our guests range from first time riders to professional horse trainers, and we have a heavy instruction component on all of our rides. We have a nice (and always improving) string of horses, and work hard to help our guests be successful whether they are taking an arena lesson or helping our cowboy crew gather cows.

We are open to guests May through October but are able to keep half of our wrangle team on year-round in horse training positions. We have a beautiful indoor arena to facilitate the development of our guest horses in the off-season.

Developing our employees is a priority- you will have the opportunity to learn from veterinarians, experienced clinicians, and leadership experts.

Location: Covered Wagon Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:

being knowledgeable in horse safety and care; providing helpful instruction to guests in horsemanship; riding and training young horses; preparing horses for rides; leading guests on rides; maintaining tack; providing care and feeding stock; cleaning and maintaining barn area and being the consummate host to our guests.

Type of work: Seasonal

Position Start Date: June 1, 2023 – October 5, 2023

How To Apply: www.coveredwagonranch.com

Availability Notes:  Must stay the entire season

Where to find more information?  www.coveredwagonranch.com 

Other:

Location:  Paradise Guest Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, responsible horseman and horsewoman for our summer season. Must have strong people skills, be a team player and have substantial horse experience. Should be versatile and open minded enough to take part in other jobs related to the ranch as well as ranch evening activities. Shoeing, packing and/or teamster skills are helpful but not required.

Type of work: Seasonal

Position Start Date: May 10, 2023 through September 30, 2023

How To Apply: Call Clay or Leah at 307-620-0860 or 307-620-1652 or email to wyowaddie@gmail.com

Availability Notes:

Where to find more information?  www.paradiseranch.com

Other:

Location:  Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

1 Full season guiding experience required. Bring in and look over herd, address any medical issues under guidance of the lead wrangler, assist vet, farrier and chiropractor when necessary, groom, tack up horses, lead and tail half day and full day rides. Customer service oriented individuals preferred, as this is a people job first.

Type of work: Seasonal

Position Start Date: May 1, 2023 through September 15, 2023

How To Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com to receive an application for employment.

Availability Notes: Preference given to applicants who can commit to the full season.

Where to find more information?

Other: Must have 1 full season paid guiding experience to be considered.

Location:  Alisal Ranch – California

Description of Duties:

Are you an experienced horseback rider? Do you enjoy connecting with people on a daily basis? Come join the team at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort located just outside Solvang. We are looking for full-time Wranglers. The job entails taking guests on trail rides and giving horseback riding lessons in addition to general barn-related maintenance tasks, feeding horses, and basic horse care. We are looking for applicants with solid backgrounds in riding (including trail riding) and the personality to interact with guests and provide them an outstanding horseback riding experience.  Previous customer service experience required.  Current CPR and first aid certifications and experience operating a tractor a plus. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds. Requires working weekends and holidays. Full-time positions include health insurance, 401k, vacation/sick pay, recreational privileges and much more!  Applicants must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Please either forward your resume or complete our online job application on our website for consideration. Compensation: $15.50/hr. plus service charge averaging total compensation of $20.00-30.00/hr. based on skills and experience.

Type of work: Seasonal

Position Start Date: ASAP; also hiring for summer

How To Apply: Send resume to hr@alisal.com

Availability Notes: Must be open to working weekends and holidays

Where to find more information? www.alisal.com

Location:  Bar W Guest Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:  

Reports To: Equine Director
Pay Range: $20-$26

General Responsibilities: Responsible in assisting the Equine Director in the oversight of the Bar W guest package horse program and Public Trail Rides. This individual will help create a culture of hospitality that goes above and beyond for our guests.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, manage and hold accountable the members of your team.
• In charge of the schedule and payroll approval for wrangler staff.
• Assist in the hiring, termination, and performance evaluation of your team.
• Assist the Equine Director to develop riding programs and then ensure proper implementation of the programs with your staff.
• Assist the Equine and Program Directors in creating weekly schedules for the guests.
• Create or Edit Equine SOP’s and oversee the execution of these practices
• Keep safety at the forefront of horse related policies and guidelines.
• Daily implementation of care and feeding of all ranch animals and livestock per the Equine Directors instruction.
• Connect with guests to ensure they are getting the most out of their riding experience.
• Inform the Equine Director on needed feed.
• Inform the Equine Director of issues with horses and tack.
• Inform the Equine Director if livestock needs veterinary, dental, farrier services.
• Schedule wranglers to assist Equine Director with dragging the arena, moving hay, etc.
• Handle the logistics for guest package off site equine activities (single day cattle drives, full day rides, etc.).
• Follow the process and procedure for any horse, guest, or staff incidents.
• Assign each guest a horse from the pool of horses available from the Equine Director.
• Be available to take rides out if needed.
• Ensure fencing is in good condition.

Personal requirements
• Good people and communication skills.
• Hook up trucks, inspect truck and trailer, and drive a truck and trailer.
• Basic computer skills – Excel, Word
• Maintain a presentable western cowhand image around guests.
• Have a First Aid and CPR certification prior to arrival.
• Be a confident rider and comfortable around horses. Have working knowledge of horses, tack, and ranch work.
• Be a self-starter and team player who can lead by example and capable of providing clear direction to wranglers, staff, and guests.
• Live by the Bar W core values.
• Be a Team Player (Humble, Hungry, and Smart)

Type of work: Year Round

How To Apply:Visit www.thebarw.com/about-our-montana-dude-ranch/dude-ranch-jobs/

Location: Triangle C Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Wrangler

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: End of May, mid-June (depending on position) through Mid-September

Availability Notes: Exceptions in commitment from June through mid-September must be approved prior to start date.

How To Apply: Fill out application at www.trianglec.com/employment  OR call (307) 455-2225

Where to find more information?:

www.trianglec.com OR email:  info@trianglec.com  OR call (307) 455-2225

Other: Previous experience is a plus but will train.  Background checks can/may be conducted.  Housing, meals, salary and gratuity is included.  End of season bonus available.

Location: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Sharing the beauty of Sylvan Dale on the back of a horse—it doesn’t get any better than that!  You have to know your stuff when are dealing with horses and inexperienced riders. Only apply if you have strong horsemanship skills and some experience at a guest ranch, horse facility, or riding stable. Highly physical position requiring strength and stamina and the gift of gab!
1) Full time seasonal wranglers –meals provided, possible lodging
2) Part-time year-round—primarily weekend hours

Type of work: Seasonal or Year Round
Dates: May 12, 2023 through August or October 2023
How To Apply: www.sylvandale.com/employment

Where to find more information?: Call the ranch at 970.667.3915

Location: Wind River Christian Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Seasonal position that reports to head wrangler. Responsible for safety of guests and horses on trail rides. Responsible for shepherding all livestock on property. Must prioritize Christ and their faith, exceptional horsemanship skills as well as relational skills with guests and co-workers. Must be coachable in all aspects of our program.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 16, 2023 through October 14, 2023 – We are accepting positions May 16, 2023 – August 13, 2023, if you attend school and cannot commit to a full season.
How To Apply: https://www.windriverranch.com/about/employment

Where to find more information?:https://www.windriverranch.com

Other: Questions regarding position can be directed to Vanessa@windriverranch.com

Location: The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Hideout barn staff must be safety conscious, have the ability to instruct guests, and have strong communication in riding instruction and safety orientation. Wranglers are responsible for conducting safe trail rides and assisting in cattle work for groups of up to 4-6 guests. Wranglers help feed and take care of our herd of approximately 130 horses. Wranglers will ride in the mornings to wrangle the horse herd on allocated days. Wranglers help maintain and repair tack. Clean the barn and arena area daily, clean trucks and trailers weekly, clean the barn weekly, and other duties as necessary. Wranglers may be asked to host some meals with the guests and must have appropriate table manners. Wranglers may be required to lead other activities including cattle work, trap shooting, archery, hiking, and guided tours. Wranglers are responsible for the care and safety of our horses. This includes but is not limited to: wrangling, feeding, doctoring, saddling horses, and cleaning pens. All routine barn/ranch chores go along with this position such as assisting with general ranch work during slow periods or on an as-needed basis is to be expected. This may include fixing fences, trail clearing/maintenance, etc. It is important for wranglers to work in a team environment, be able to think for themselves and handle emergency situations. Walking by work or leaving work for co-workers is not acceptable. Passive/aggressive behavior and drama are not tolerated.

Criteria: Wranglers must be 21 years of age or older (due to driving requirements and insurance, this is non-negotiable). Wranglers must have legal permission to work in the United States. Wranglers must submit a short video introducing yourself (so we can see how you present yourself and speak) and show your riding and horsemanship skills. This means catching, haltering, grooming, saddling the horse, and riding the horse in all gates. You are welcome to show any additional riding talents. A link to YouTube or other video sites is preferred. Wranglers must submit a resume and cover letter to info@thehideout.com. Wranglers must have a clean driving record and pass an insurance/driving record background check Wrangler must be an advanced rider Wrangler will drive (or learn to drive) a 4×4 truck and 20-foot stock-trailer carrying 6 horses (additional training is provided to all wrangler staff) Wrangler must have current First Aid CPR certificate Wrangler must attend our Wrangler safety program Wrangler must feel comfortable taking 4-6 novice riders on a trail ride Wrangler must be able to saddle horses and lift Western saddles Wrangler will be involved in cattle work/drives (we will train you in Stockmanship) Wrangler will receive 1 day off per week. Wranglers must wear appropriate Western attire DRA Certification is a plus Additional language skills, musical talent, photography experience, outdoor experience, training are welcome and encouraged. Having lived abroad and experience with other cultures are also assets.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: March 26, 2023 through November 4, 2023
How To Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, references, and a video (or link to a video) showing your horsemanship, riding, tacking, and training skills to info@thehideout.com. Due to the need to confirm an existing skill level for horseback positions, applications without a video will not be considered.

Where to find more information?:info@thehideout.com

Location: Goosewing Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Care for livestock, horse herd, guide guests on trail rides, instruct people on proper Western horsemanship, fix fence, stack hay, entertain guests.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 6, 2023
How To Apply: Please send resume, equine skills video, references and other documents to info@goosewingranch.com or call 307-733-5251

Where to find more information?: https://goosewingranch.com/the-ranch/employment/

Availability Notes: Most be able to work from at least Mid May until the end of September.

Other: Wranglers must be at least 21 years of age.  Pets are not allowed.  Horses are negotiable.  Must have clean driving record and valid license.  Must be willing to take our wrangler training course and wilderness first aid class.  Extensive equine knowledge and good customer service and communication skills required.  Must be available for our full season.

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

At least 1 season of trail guiding experience is a requirement for this position. Wranglers must be outgoing and friendly, hardworking, and have excellent, proven horse skills. This job requires hard work and long hours, and lots of contact with guests. Wranglers must have a positive attitude towards their job and the ranch, and must be able to get along well with our guests. They should be familiar with riding rough terrain and have a good sense of direction. General knowledge of safety standards for horse care and handling and equipment used in horse care is a must.  Safety for guests, staff and horses are always priority.

Wranglers are supervised by the Head Wrangler and work with him/her to take care of the horses (feeding, grooming, veterinary care), saddle and unsaddle, lead guest/staff on trail rides, supervise arena activities including team penning and the children’s rodeo, give riding lessons to children and adults, and the daily cleaning of the barn and loading area. We have approx. 60 horses and wranglers must learn them all by sight, name, and personality.

You might be asked to ride a young or problem horse in the arena or on the trails so experience training horses is helpful, however, the Head Wrangler will assess your ability when you arrive and will not ask you to do any training you are not comfortable with or not skilled to do.

In addition, wranglers are required to participate in certain guest activities every week including, but not limited to, eating at least one meal with the guests (not during covid) and participating in our farewell Awards night.

Maintenance of all trails, pasture fences, corrals, tack room, and barn are also part of the wrangler’s duties.

Experience driving a team of horses, shoeing horses, operating a tractor, and driving a truck and trailer are helpful but not necessary.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/Mid May through Mid September (mid/end August acceptable for some positions)
How To Apply: Send resume to info@majesticduderanch.com

Where to find more information?: Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Bull Hill Guest Ranch – Washington

 Wranglers are responsible for conducting safe trail rides and assisting in cattle drives. Wranglers help feed and take care of our herd of approximately 70 horses. Wranglers must be safety conscious, have the ability to instruct guests in riding instruction and give a clear safety orientation.  Wranglers help maintain and repair tack, clean the barn area, deep clean the barn weekly, and other duties as necessary. Wranglers are required to bartend in the evenings for our guests (bartender training is provided and experience is a plus). Wranglers lead other activities including trap shooting (training included), kids games and hiking. Wranglers are responsible for the care and safety of our horses. This includes but is not limited to: wrangling, feeding, doctoring, saddling horses, and cleaning pens.   Wranglers are the bartenders at Bull Hill Guest Ranch. It is a part of our ranch that our guests value and our wranglers really enjoy! Sling drinks, make cocktails, create the playlist and entertain through the night for our guests. Our guests want to get to know you! Entertaining and hosting is a great time for all and an important part of the job.  All routine barn/ranch chores go along with this position such as assisting with general ranch work during slow periods or on an as-needed basis is to be expected. This may include trail clearing/maintenance, dump runs, weed whacking etc. Town runs, inventory checks and restocks are also expected. We have a tight knit team and no one is above any job. It is important for wranglers to work in a team environment, be able to think for themselves and handle emergency situations.    Criteria: Wranglers must be 21 years of age or older. Wranglers must have legal permission to work in the United States. Wrangler must have horsemanship experience. Wrangler must have a valid driver’s license. Wrangler must feel comfortable taking 4-6 novice riders on a trail ride. Wrangler must be able to saddle horses and lift Western saddles. Wrangler will be involved in cattle work/drives.  Wrangler will receive 1 day off per week. Salary starts off at $2,500 per month plus room & board plus tips.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 10 – October 16, 2023
How To Apply: Email resume with cover letter and at least 3 references to hailey@bullhill.com

Location: Red Horse Mountain Ranch – Idaho

Red Horse Mountain Ranch is a gorgeous and remote dude ranch in Northern Idaho. Our mission is to help people reconnect to the important things of a life well-lived.

Every guest and team member has a different adventure goal during their time at the ranch and the Wranglers/Guides help them get there. Horseback riding, archery, sporting clays, mountain biking, kayaking, challenge courses… our guides love everything outdoors and sharing their knowledge with others. Every guide brings a different skill set to the table as we learn and grow together.

You have to enjoy interacting with people and not just horses to do well at this job and you will thrive if you want to learn more about how to mix your love of the outdoors with world class hospitality. Lead by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.

You can visit our website to read more about us, perks of working here, and a day in the life of a Wrangler/Guide at Red Horse Mountain Ranch: https://redhorsemountainranch.recruitee.com/

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 15 – October 6, 2023
How To Apply: https://redhorsemountainranch.recruitee.com/

Location: White Stallion Ranch – Arizona

White Stallion Ranch is looking for a full time, year round, wrangler.
Horse experience is required, wrangling experience is not necessary.
We take out a variety of rides, slow, fast (loping), mountains, all days and half days. Plus some cattle sorting and team penning.
Wranglers are expected to be safety and service oriented.

Applicants need to be able to ride comfortably at a lope, get on from the ground and lift 100lbs.

Type of work: Year Round
Dates: ASAP
How To Apply: Email Resumes to info@whitestallion.com

Location: White Stallion Ranch – Arizona

Applicants must be outdoorsy by nature and like both horses and people. Horse experience is helpful, wrangling experience not necessary.

We take out a variety of rides, slow, fast (loping), mountains, all days and half days. Plus some cattle sorting and team penning.

Wranglers are expected to be safety and service oriented.

Applicants need to be able to ride comfortably at a lope, get on from the ground and lift 100lbs.

The activity portion of the job involves guiding Ebiking, Archery, Shooting 22s, 45s and black powder, accompanying Climbing. Plus some inside craft programs. Again guides must be safety and service oriented.

Type of work: Year Round
Dates: ASAP
How To Apply: Email Resumes to info@whitestallion.com

Location: Paradise Guest Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: 

Would you like to spend your summer at one of the finest Dude Ranches in the West? Not only is Paradise a great place to vacation, but it is also a tremendous place to work – “Where good friends and memories are made”. Many of our summer crew create friendships that last a lifetime. Be aware that working on a Dude Ranch is not easy. The hours can be long, and we do require that all our crew be willing to pitch in where needed. If you are hired and commit yourself, you will gain a tremendous sense of self-accomplishment and have a lot of FUN at the same time.

BIG HORN MOUNTAINS / BUFFALO, WYOMING/ nestled around 1.3 million acres of National Forest

Hours: 5am – 1-2pm

Primary responsibilities to cook breakfast 6 days week for 125 staff and guests.

Cook for staff / a la carte, 50 staff from 7:00a-7:30a

Cook for guests 7:30a – 8:30a (75 guests)

• Competent breakfast cook, to cook eggs to order and daily specials.
• All breakfast prep could include daily specials, fruit trays, pancake prep, potato prep, meats.
• Work with Chef or owners to create daily breakfast specials.
• Additional prep work could include, salad bar, lunch or dinner, appetizer prep.
• Maintain clean work area, assist in deliveries.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Mid-June – October 1

How to Apply:

Contact Leah or Clay Miller via email or phone. Email: FUN@paradiseranch.com Phone:307-684-7876 (or) 307-620-1652

More Information: https://www.paradiseranch.com/about-pgr/dude-ranch-jobs

Availability Notes:  

Location: Covered Wagon Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties: 

The prep cook is the Executive Chef’s assistant this person makes cookies, sauces, sandwiches, uses the slicer, preps for salads and cooks breakfast Saturday mornings.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: June 1, 2023 – October 5, 2023

How to Apply: www.coveredwagonranch.com
More Information: www.coveredwagonranch.com

Availability Notes:  Must stay the entire season

Location: Covered Wagon Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties: 

You will be responsible for providing cheerful and excellent customer service to the guests throughout their stay at the ranch. We break it up that our employee works as a Server one week and the following as a Dishwasher rotating with one other employee doing the same. We are different from a typical restaurant setting as our guests will be visiting us anywhere from three days to two weeks. This gives our employees a chance to really form a relationship with our guests.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: June 1, 2023 – October 5, 2023

How to Apply: www.coveredwagonranch.com
More Information: www.coveredwagonranch.com

Availability Notes:  Must stay the entire season

Location: Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch – Arizona

Description of Duties: 

The position entails planning and creating menu selections each week based on ranch occupancy. Ordering and maintaining food inventory, Managing and cooking in small family style kitchen environment. The maximum guest capacity is 42, giving you an opportunity to be creative in the kitchen. Room and board are included.

Type of work: Year Round
Dates: April 2, 2023

How to Apply: Send resume to jobs@stgr.com
More Information:  www.stagecoachtrailsranch.com

Availability Notes:

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: 

We hire two Prep Cooks to help in the kitchen, one for the breakfast/lunch shift and one for the dinner shift. The Prep Cooks are responsible for assisting our cooks with all meal preparations including slicing, peeling, scrubbing whatever dishes are necessary to prepare food, baking breads and desserts, and keeping the kitchen area clean and organized.

We have a couple of cookouts every week and the Cook’s Assistants are responsible for working with the Dining Room Servers to be sure that all the foods to be taken are packed.

Prep Cooks must enjoy cooking and working in the kitchen. Formal cooking experience is helpful but not necessary as we offer on the job training.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 15, 2023 through September 15, 2023

How to Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information:   Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes:

Location: Bar Lazy J Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Our kitchen assistant is so important to making the guests’ experience top notch! After a long day in the saddle or enjoying other ranch activities, meal times are what everyone looks forward to! This position assists the chef and sous chef with prepping food for meals, plating breakfast and dinners, setting up buffets, kitchen clean up and other miscellaneous tasks. Since we offer an open kitchen, you’ll find the guests will love to stop and say hello! Lodging and all meals are included on top of an hourly wage for this position. Our staff eats the same as our guests! We seek an individual who is on-time, positive, great in a team setting, efficient with their time, detail oriented and loves putting their culinary talents to work! Experience with desserts and breads a bonus! Come join us in the Rocky Mountains for all the fun as you enjoy ranch amenities and all the public land/adventures around us!

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 1, 2023

Availability Notes: Arrival by May 21st at latest. End date is set.

How To Apply: Employment Application – Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, Parshall CO

Where to find more information?:  www.barlazyj.com

Location: Triangle C Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Table Server

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: End of May, mid-June (depending on position) through Mid-September

Availability Notes: Exceptions in commitment from June through mid-September must be approved prior to start date.

How To Apply: Fill out application at www.trianglec.com/employment  OR call (307) 455-2225

Where to find more information?:

www.trianglec.com OR email:  info@trianglec.com  OR call (307) 455-2225

Other: Previous experience is a plus but will train.  Background checks can/may be conducted.  Housing, meals, salary and gratuity is included.  End of season bonus available.

Location: Triangle C Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Kitchen Help

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: End of May, mid-June (depending on position) through Mid-September

Availability Notes: Exceptions in commitment from June through mid-September must be approved prior to start date.

How To Apply: Fill out application at www.trianglec.com/employment  OR call (307) 455-2225

Where to find more information?:

www.trianglec.com OR email:  info@trianglec.com  OR call (307) 455-2225

Other: Previous experience is a plus but will train.  Background checks can/may be conducted.  Housing, meals, salary and gratuity is included.  End of season bonus available.

Location: Wind River Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Seasonal position that reports to head chef, waits on guests at each meal, serves food off buffet line, notifies kitchen staff of any items needed to refill the line, cleans dining room and cocoa area after each meal, and all duties assigned to maintain dining room.

Type of work: Seasonal or Year Round
Dates: May 16, 2023 through October 14, 2023
How To Apply: https://www.windriverranch.com/about/employment

Where to find more information?: https://www.windriverranch.com

Other: Questions regarding position can be directed to Vanessa@windriverranch.com

Location: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Outstanding Line Cook wanted for beautiful guest ranch in the Loveland foothills. Must be motivated and able to multi-task. Minimum 2 years cooking in a professional kitchen. This is an amazing opportunity for the right person, in a jaw-dropping setting with a great team!

Type of work: Seasonal or Year Round
Dates: April 2023 through November 2023
How To Apply: www.sylvandale.com/employment

Where to find more information?: Call the ranch at 970.667.3915

Location: Wind River Christian Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Sets up and stocks food items, prepare food items per menu, maintain cleanliness, and complies with food sanitation regulations, assist with unloading trucks and supplies. Understanding importance of special diets, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and will report to head chef.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 16, 2023 through October 14, 2023 – We are accepting positions May 16, 2023 – August 13, 2023, if you attend school and cannot commit to a full season.
How To Apply: https://www.windriverranch.com/about/employment

Where to find more information?:https://www.windriverranch.com

Other: Questions regarding position can be directed to Vanessa@windriverranch.com

Location: Goosewing Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: 

Serving meals, cleaning in and around lodge, light food prep, helping with guest services and activities.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 6, 2023

How to Apply: Please send resume and references to info@goosewingranch.com or call 307-733-5251
More Information:  https://goosewingranch.com/the-ranch/employment/

Availability Notes: Preference given to those that can complete the entire season.  However, we do have flexibility within these dates.  Must be able to start by May 25 and stay until Mid September.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age. No pets.  Housing and meals available on site.

Location: Goosewing Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: 

Cooking, prepping, cleaning, putting out great and authentic western meals, keeping a clean and organized kitchen and storage areas

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 6, 2023

How to Apply: Please send resume and references to info@goosewingranch.com or call 307-733-5251
More Information:  https://goosewingranch.com/the-ranch/employment/

Availability Notes: Preference given to those that can complete the entire season.  We are flexible with in the dates, but must be able to start by late May and stay until at least mid Sept.

Other: Goosewing Ranch is seeking kitchen help.  Everything from chefs to dishwashers. Must be at least 18 years of age.  No pets allowed.  Housing on site including meals.

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: 

The dishwasher is in charge of ensuring all plates, kitchen utensils, cutlery, and pans are cleaned up after every meal. They are responsible for both handwashing pots and pans and using our commercial dishwasher for all other utensils. They are expected to be in compliance with all local health guidelines. They work closely with our servers and cooks to maintain the front of the lodge, assist in opening and closing procedures, and help with prep work when needed. An attention-to-detail and hard work ethic are mandatory.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions

How to Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information:   Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: 

The dining room server is in charge of providing genuine hospitality in a variety of meal settings: indoor dining, patio dining, cookouts, etc. They are responsible for serving food to both the guests and the staff, making sure all dishes are done, and cleaning up after meals. They are responsible for the cleanliness of the dining room area, saloon, and general upkeep of the front of the lodge. They work closely with kitchen staff to ensure the superior presentation of food, making sure the buffet is replenished, and always having drinks stocked. Servers have close contact with our guests, so it is compulsory to be customer-service oriented. They must be outgoing, clean, organized, and conscientious. Dinner time servers are also responsible for working the bar at happy hour.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions

How to Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information:   Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Hawley Mountain Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:

Prepares two meals daily for 25-40 guests and staff 6 days a week with the chef’s assistance in the lunch prep. May also help with baking breads and desserts. Prepares all three meals on the Chef’s Day off. Typical Shift will be from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

Job requirements:  Sous Chef position works under direction from First Cook.  Cooking experience is needed to provide tasty and hearty ranch cuisine that is pleasing to the eye and can accommodate restrictive diets.  Must be hard working, have a clean appearance, and a willingness to work with others and pitch in where needed.  In preparation for guests’ arrival on Sunday does some cleaning in the kitchen assisting the chef.  Must be willing to help with dishes and help where needed beyond main job description.  Appreciation of the great outdoors would also be an asset, as you are in the middle of Montana’s scenic wilderness.

Pay includes wages $2400/month or more depending on experience, housing and meals are provided on top of your pay as extra (no charge to you). Cooks are also included in the gratuity pool. Last year each staff who worked through the season received over $7,000 gross in gratuity, just to give you an idea.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Beginning of June to end of September

How to Apply: Contact Hawley Mountain at 877-496-7848, 661-302-2812 or hawleymountain@aol.com for an application or questions.
More Information: www.hawleymountain.com

Location: Moose Head Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: Upscale guest ranch in Jackson Hole Wyoming is looking to head up their kitchen team of 3 for the summer season, replacing our previous chef of 22 years. Work long hours 6 days a week (with afternoon breaks) in a modern, spacious kitchen with incredible Teton Range views. Gourmet meals for 40+ guests and crew of 28. In charge of planning meals and ordering. Private cabin and meals included. Bonus and tips based on performance.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 19, 2023 through August 18, 2023

How to Apply: Please send email to mhreservations@aol.com 
More Information: www.mooseheadranch.com

Location: Diamond D Ranch – Idaho

Description of Duties: Come spend the summer and fall in paradise!  The Diamond D Ranch, located in the Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho, is looking for a team member who is passionate about cooking and baking!  Job responsibilities include but are not limited to…Preparing breakfasts and baked goods for our guests and crew (up to 60 people in the Summer months and 15 or less in the Fall season), 6 days a week.  Breakfast and baking menus are prepped in two-week rotations by the cooks and management.   Our cooks are in charge of organization and rotation of freezers, walk-in and main refrigerator.   Helping to oversee and give direction to 3-4 kitchen staff members.  Cooks are responsible for keeping the kitchen orderly and clean, with the help of their team who sets up and cleans up from all meals.  Cooks are responsible for their own pans and cooking pots, sheets, etc,, but will have great support from the kitchen crew.   We offer a competitive Monthly salary, private room and board, and gratuities.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 28, 2023 through October 15, 2023

Availability Notes: This position can last until Oct 1 or Nov 18, dependent on availability

How to Apply: email: Diamonddguestranch@mac.com or call 208-861-9206
More Information: www.diamonddranch-idaho.com

Other: The Diamond D Ranch is family owned and operated since 1952.  We strive to give our guests an authentic and lovely experience in our slice of heaven!  We treat our guests and staff alike as family!  Meals are prepared with care and love.

Location: Rankin Ranch – California

Description of Duties:

Cook Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals for up to 60 people. This includes cooking meats (BBQ and oven), casseroles, making gravy and sauces, preparing side dishes (vegetables, rice, etc.), baking breads and desserts.
• Preparing ingredients for future meals.
• Assisting other kitchen team members with maintaining a clean workspace.
• Serving guests.
• Following all health and safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience with a desire to be a cook
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
• Desire to work in a fast pace kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work on a team
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy items
• Current Serve Safe Food Handlers Certification

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: early March to late October
How to Apply: Please email your resume to info@RankinRanch.com and request an application.
More Information:

Other:

Rankin Ranch is located in central California at the southern end of the Sierra Nevadas. We have been a guest ranch for over 50 years. Our staff of 20 to 30 employees is essential to helping create magical memories for our guest. Our kitchen team prepares meals for guests and ranch staff feeding up to 60 people three meals each day. This team is comprised of a cook, prep cook, waiter/server, and dishwasher. All of our kitchen team enjoys interaction with our guest when serving meals. Customer service is a top priority for our team.

We pride ourselves on team work and upon your arrival will embrace you with extensive training and support. Kitchen experience, hospitality minded, and a good communicator are key characteristics for this position. Having a strong interest in continuing the tradition of preparing excellent meals for our guest and ranch family is a must. Our guest return rate is 60%+ and they love coming back to their favorite ranch dishes each year along with a few new recipes to keep things exciting. We pride ourselves on hiring individuals who love their job and work environment.  We hope you will join our team!

Compensation

• Starting wage…Hourly wage $15.50 (overtime $23.25/hr)
• Tips – Guests contribute to a tip fund which is divided between all ranch staff. This usually equates to several more dollars per hour.
• Meals provided during work shift.
• Limited housing available for out of area staff.
• Space available for RV, motor home, or other living quarters with hookups.

Other Considerations

• This position would begin in early March 2023. We are a seasonal business that is open from early March to late October annually.

We are willing to consider husband/wife teams. We have available positions in housekeeping, groundskeeping, wrangling, and on our kitchen team.

Location: Elkhorn Ranch – Arizona

Live in sunny Arizona for the winter! Housing and meals provided.

The Breakfast Cook / Baker prepares short-order breakfast for all ranch guests and crew, bakes fresh breakfast bread and cookies daily, preps salads for lunch and covers the chef’s day off for all three meals. This is a great job for someone who loves cooking and baking and being part of a close-knit team ~ and it can be a great step for someone building skills and experience.

Learn more about a season at the Elkhorn Ranch and view the full job description on our CoolWorks profile page.

This position is open now and we’d love to have someone join the team asap!

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: ASAP – Late April 2023
How to Apply: Contact Mary at 520-822-1040 or email your resume to office@elkhornranch.com
More Information: www.elkhornranch.com

Location: Circle Z Ranch – Arizona

Spend your winter working under the blue skies at our historic guest ranch in Southern Arizona 4 miles South of Patagonia, Arizona, in the mountainous region of Southern Arizona

LOCATION:
Patagonia, Arizona
WAGES/PAY:
$2,350.00 / month + tips

Circle Z Ranch will be filling several Server/ Housekeeper/Float positions for 2022-2023 guest season. These positions will open immediately and end mid to late April 2022. We are seeking individuals who are energetic, friendly, and responsible. If you are a hard worker and work well with people, we want you on our team. At Circle Z, we value Ranch style teamwork and expect everyone to pitch in as needed to give our guests the most memorable ranch experience.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Housekeeper Duties:
• Daily Maid Service
• Clean Guest Rooms per the daily maid service list
• Set up rooms for incoming guests according to check in list
• Vacuuming
• Cleaning/dusting
• Wash windows (inside and out)
• Clean office, laundry room, linen room, boot room, game room, pool area, and other ranch buildings as requested
• Launder and fold all linens, bedding, table napkins, etc.
• Various other duties required to keep our ranch immaculate

Wait Staff Duties:
• Prompt preparation of dining areas for meals
• Take meal orders from guests when serving short order breakfast
• Serve meals and beverages to guests
• Set up buffet table for meals
• Set tables with appropriate dishes, napkins, etc.
• Clear tables after meals
• Organize and clean server closets
• Clean dining room, lodge living room, porch, bathroom, cantina, and the kitchen servery
• Wash staff and guest dishes on a rotational basis with scheduled wait staff team member
• Help pack food and utensils for rides and picnics
• Assist with food prep as needed
• Various other duties required to keep our ranch immaculate.

Physical Requirements:
• The position requires excellent physical condition and stamina. Hours tend to be irregular and long. Extended periods of work without time off may be required.
• Holidays will require additional work hours.

Specific Skills Required:
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in English
• Ability to be flexible and follow direction from ranch management
• Strong and positive communication skills
• Ability to merge seamlessly between various tasks

Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years serving experience
• 1-2 years housekeeping experience

The specific requirements, duties, and skills set forth in this job description are intended to be all-inclusive as of date this document is prepared. Circle Z Ranch reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. This job description may not contain all the duties you may be asked to perform during the period you work at the ranch. Further, the job description is not a guarantee that you will perform any of these duties.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: ASAP – Late April 2022
How to Apply: Contact Jennie at info@circlez.com or 520-394-2525
More Information: www.circlez.com

Location: Tombstone Monument Ranch and Cattle Co. – Arizona

• Join our team and cook at a dude ranch in the heart of the old west 3 miles from the “Town too tough to die”
• Varied shifts
• 40 hours per week
• Some experience is helpful but a love of cooking is required.

Type of work: Year-Round
Dates: ASAP
How to Apply: Email Michelle at info@tombstonemonumentranch.com or Laura at ltrue@whitestallion.com to apply, or call 520-457-8707.
More Information: www.tombstonemonumentranch.com 

Location: Sundance Trail Guest Ranch – Colorado

As Head Cook, you will be responsible for feeding up to 24 hungry Dude Ranch guests and 12-15 staff members! This job is fast-paced, hot, and cramped! We have hired both culinary professionals and self-taught home cooks for this position, both with great success! Our kitchen is small so you must be able to work efficiently and maintain cleanliness. You will have an assistant cook to help you execute all three meals, or you can delegate any meals, as long as quality and timeliness are not sacrificed. We do not micro-manage, which is why we require employees who have the ability to self-start. This means seeing what needs to be done and accomplishing it without any outside assistance (when applicable). Please review the below duties & abilities to see if you’d be a good fit.

REPORTS TO: House Manager

DUTIES:

• Create and Execute Weekly Menu Plan
  • Write basic weekly menu template
  • Allocate meal responsibilities (Will you cook all three meals? Will Assistant Cook take charge of breakfast?)
  • Ensure that all meals are prepared in a timely fashion and to guests liking
  • Ensure baked goods are prepared each day (Or allocate to Assistant Cook)
• Oversee Kitchen Staff
  • Ensure that Assistant Cook and Dishwasher are following health code standards, preparing quality food in a timely manner, and cleaning kitchen daily to ranch standard
• Draft Food order for House Manager’s approval
• Ensure that ALL guest dietary needs/desires are met.
  • This is NOT a Michelin Star restaurant. We are flexible to what our guests need and want – even if that means serving chicken nuggets or ketchup with steak. Our “product” is a delighted guest, not a fine dining plate presentation
• Ensure Cleanliness & Safety in Kitchen
  • Follow Health Code Standards exactly
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in kitchen at all times
  • Make sure that food items and leftovers are stored properly

ABILITIES:

• Cooking Experience (5 years +) preferably for large crowds
• Management Experience (1 year or equivalent experience)
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Self-starter
• Hospitality mindset
• Exceptionally high standard of cleanliness
• Organizational capabilities
• Flexibility – ability to change your personal plans/desires to suit all kinds of guest requests
• Ability to take direction from General Manager (Ellen) and House Manager (and not contradicting their directions to your staff)
• Honesty and open communication skills

Type of work: Seasonal or Year Round
Dates: Starts ASAP
More Information: https://www.sundancetrail.com/dude-ranch-jobs/

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

The bartender is responsible for ordering and pairing of wine to the ranch guests and staff. The Sommelier has extensive guest contact and does a lot to influence the quality of the ranch experience. The high standards of the ranch must be maintained both aiding in wine selections and interacting with the patrons. Consequently, the sommelier may also serve as a bartender, and is responsible for prudent judgment and exercising legally required action in refusing to serve minors or intoxicated patrons and for controlling inappropriate behavior. Rules established by management are to be scrupulously obeyed.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

The bar supervisor is responsible for assessing inventory and ordering beer and liquor accordingly, as well as coordinating with the sommelier for wine choices. The bar supervisor is also responsible for scheduling and managing staff. Bartenders have extensive guest contact and do much to influence the quality of the ranch experience, and the supervisor is widely responsible for facilitating that relationship, and will need to serve as a bartender throughout the week. The high standards of the ranch must be maintained both in mixing drinks and interacting with the patrons. Consequently, the bartender is responsible for prudent judgment and exercising legally required action in refusing to serve minors or intoxicated patrons and for controlling inappropriate behavior. Rules established by management are to be scrupulously obeyed.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

Cooks are responsible for all aspects of the culinary program for the guests. This position will work directly with Chef Corey Untch to develop menus, assist in ordering, and check food quality. This position will also be responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen, indoors and out. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for making gourmet meals that are prepared to a high standard. Other attributes include openness to feedback, ability to make changes based on that feedback when necessary. This person is able to take direction for the Executive Sous Chef and Executive chef and implement change as needed.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

Dishwashers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, cookware, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. Dishwashers ensure that the kitchen and dishwashing area are maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round OR Seasonal
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment

Location: Triple J Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:

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 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.  

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May through September

How To Apply: On our website or email us at: jobs@triplejranch.com

Where to find more information?:  Triplejranch.com

Location: Bar Lazy J Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Our Head Housekeeper position is in charge of helping the Crew staff turn over the guest cabins each weekend and making sure they are in their best condition for arriving guests. Attention to detail and good work ethic is a must. This position also assists with daily housekeeping rounds, but spends the majority of time working in the laundry area washing/drying laundry, ironing when needed, prepping the cabin bins for the following week and other small jobs related to cabin needs. This position requires an individual who must be available for the entire season (May–end of September). We’re seeking someone who is self-motivated and has excellent communication/management skills so that they can guide their team.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 1, 2023

How To Apply: Employment Application – Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, Parshall CO

Where to find more information?:  www.barlazyj.com

Location: Triangle C Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Guest Services

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: End of May, mid-June (depending on position) through Mid-September

Availability Notes: Exceptions in commitment from June through mid-September must be approved prior to start date.

How To Apply: Fill out application at www.trianglec.com/employment  OR call (307) 455-2225

Where to find more information?:

www.trianglec.com OR email:  info@trianglec.com  OR call (307) 455-2225

Other: Previous experience is a plus but will train.  Background checks can/may be conducted.  Housing, meals, salary and gratuity is included.  End of season bonus available.

Location: Triangle C Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties:

Housekeeper

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: End of May, mid-June (depending on position) through Mid-September

Availability Notes: Exceptions in commitment from June through mid-September must be approved prior to start date.

How To Apply: Fill out application at www.trianglec.com/employment  OR call (307) 455-2225

Where to find more information?:

www.trianglec.com OR email:  info@trianglec.com  OR call (307) 455-2225

Other: Previous experience is a plus but will train.  Background checks can/may be conducted.  Housing, meals, salary and gratuity is included.  End of season bonus available.

Location: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Uphold presentation standards through maintaining ranch facilities, setting event spaces, and creating clean and welcoming accommodations. If you have janitorial/housekeeping experience and enjoy fast paced, physical work, you will find this position a stimulating challenge. Success requires an eye for detail, the ability to organize, and a desire to make things look their best.

Type of work: Seasonal or Year Round
Dates: April/May 2023 through October/November 2023
How To Apply: www.sylvandale.com/employment

Where to find more information?: Call the ranch at 970.667.3915

Location: Wind River Christian Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Housekeeping team ensures high standards of cleanliness of our cabins and public areas on property. Process all ordering of supplies and ensure all staff are performing housekeeping functions and are properly trained in technique, quality, efficiency, and safety.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 16, 2023 through October 14, 2023 – We are accepting positions May 16, 2023 – August 13, 2023, if you attend school and cannot commit to a full season.
How To Apply: https://www.windriverranch.com/about/employment

Where to find more information?:https://www.windriverranch.com

Other: Questions regarding position can be directed to Vanessa@windriverranch.com

Location: Goosewing Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: 

Housekeeping duties include but are not limited to cleaning cabins are general ranch service areas, laundry, watering flowers, light landscaping and lawn care, helping with guests activities, meeting guests expectations and service needs.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 6, 2023

How to Apply: Please send resume and references to info@goosewingranch.com or call 307-733-5251
More Information:  https://goosewingranch.com/the-ranch/employment/

Availability Notes: Preference given to those that can complete the entire season.  However, we do have flexibility within these dates.  Must be able to start by May 25 and stay until Mid September.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age. No pets.  Housing and meals available on site.

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning guest cabins. They do a general cleaning of each cabin every weekday (making beds, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping porches, etc.) and a deep cleaning of all the cabins once a week. Housekeepers are responsible for all the ranch laundry including staff and guest bedding and towels, kitchen rags and aprons, and tack room laundry. They are responsible for cleaning all public areas such as the fitness room, TV room, and pool area. Housekeepers are required to help with dishes or clearing tables and must have a willingness to help in the lodge as needed with opening and closing duties.

Housekeepers must be hardworking and clean conscious.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid-May through Mid-September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions

How can people apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com

Where to find more information:  Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast.

Location: Hawley Mountain Ranch – Montana

Description of Duties:

Job description: primarily responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of ranch units, as well as the laundry of linens. Kitchen duties include set up, clean up, and dishes after meals and maintaining a clean kitchen area. Also help is given to the cooks in the kitchen when needed. Other tasks to be included could be some maintenance, unloading groceries, and helping in other areas when extra hands are needed.  Work week is 6 days.

Job requirements: must have an excellent work ethic, be trustworthy, able to see things to be done (self-motivated) and have good people skills with guests and other staff.  Must present a clean-cut appearance.

Compensation: Pay includes $1400 wages, and in addition, Meals and housing are provided (no charge to you). All staff share a portion of a gratuity pool, which grossed over $7,000 per person last year for those who worked the entire season.  Work week is 6 days with some time off in the afternoons to enjoy wilderness areas that surround the ranch. Living in the Big Sky Country of Montana is an amazing perk!

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: June through September

How can people apply:  Contact Joe Stewart (Operations Manager) at 877-496-7848

Where to find more information: Email at office@hawleymountain.com OR visit www.hawleymountain.com

Location: Red Horse Mountain Ranch – Idaho

Red Horse Mountain Ranch is a gorgeous and remote dude ranch in Northern Idaho. Our mission is to help people reconnect to the important things of a life well-lived.

The Hospitality Crew helps everyone cherish their time here because we create the tidy, peaceful and beautiful backdrops for all the memories made in the lodge, dining, and cabin areas. By being kind, helpful, and attentive to our guests and other staff members and by creating these clean and inviting areas on the ranch, we help everyone reset from their lives, bond with others, feel like they are home, and focus on creating memories.

Folks who enjoy cleaning and helping people will do great at this job and you will thrive if you want to learn more about world class hospitality. Lead by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.

You can visit our website to read more about us, perks of working here, and a day in the life of someone on the Hospitality Crew at Red Horse Mountain Ranch: https://redhorsemountainranch.recruitee.com/

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 15 – October 6, 2023
How To Apply: https://redhorsemountainranch.recruitee.com/

Location:  Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: Lead kiddos on interactive ranch adventures in our kids program, from tie dye to sasquatch hunts, babysit younger children, occasionally assist during rodeo and with kids horseback riding program. This is not a riding position.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 15, 2023 through August 26, 2023
How To Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com to receive an application for employment.
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Availability Notes: Preference given to those who can complete the season through the duration that we host children.

Location:  Wind River Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties: Seasonal position that reports to management. Responsible for safety of children under the age of 18 in our various programs. Christ centered bible study is part of the curriculum and taught to guests under the age of 18.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 16, 2023 through October 14, 2023
How To Apply: https://www.windriverranch.com/about/employment
More Information: https://www.windriverranch.com

Availability Notes: We are accepting positions May 16, 2023 – August 13, 2023, if you attend school and cannot commit to a full season.

Other: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Vanessa@windriverranch.com

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions
How To Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information: Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Goosewing Ranch – Wyoming

Description of Duties: General ranch work, fixing fences, lawn mowing, trash removal, ranch repairs, lots of general maintenance duties and light mechanical work, tree cutting, firewood chopping, gun cleaning, activity equipment care and repair, must have firearm knowledge, archery knowledge, and fishing knowledge, help with entertaining guests in evenings, instruct afternoon activities. And more.  Must have mechanical knowledge and be physically fit

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 6, 2023
How To Apply: email resume and references to info@goosewingranch.com or call 307-733-5251
More Information: https://goosewingranch.com/the-ranch/employment/

Availability Notes: Preference given to those that can complete the entire season.  However, we do have flexibility within these dates.  Must be able to start by May 25 and stay until Mid September.

Other: Must be at least 21 years of age. No pets.  Housing and meals available on site. Must have a valid license land clean driving record.

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

The mountain bike guide is responsible for working a program that caters to guests differing experience levels by incorporating a wide variety of guided rides through different terrain and trails. They must be comfortable fitting guests to the appropriate bike, assisting beginners, and instructing advanced riders on how they can improve. They will be doing safety briefings and interacting with guests, so patience, a calm demeanor, and customer service skills are necessary. They must be comfortable guiding groups and have a strong sense of direction to navigate an assortment of different trails. Safety standards are a must! Maintenance of the bikes, cleanliness of equipment, and tidiness of the bike shop is the guide’s responsibility. Preference will be given to those that are CPR / AED and First Aid certified. When not assisting in bike trips, the guide will be expected to assist in other departments as biking is not an every day activity.  They often times assist with ATVs, Kids program, fishing, paintball and hiking.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions
How To Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information: Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Our kid’s counselors must be passionate about working with children! They are responsible for creating an active and fun program for children aged 4-17. They supervise all children’s activities and assist in the set-up and breakdown of evening activities. Counselors are expected to interact with the children, help to plan and participate in weekly activities with them (based on their ages, interests, etc.), and work closely with all other staff to ensure activities are happening smoothly. They are expected to update parents on what occurred during the day’s events, and ensure all equipment is being properly stored and kept in good condition. Must be willing to learn about and assist in other areas such as the barn and other activities. We are a team based facility and at times require all hands on deck. Must be willing to participate in babysitting program for ages 1-3 which are too young to participate in kids program. Planned activities include kayaking / stand-up paddle boarding, movie nights, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, and so much more! Counselors must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive children. Preference is given to those certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions
How To Apply: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com
More Information: Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: Bar Lazy J Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Come enjoy the outdoors in the Rockies! Currently seeking a Ranch Hand position to assist with feeding and general maintenance and a Maintenance position for buildings on ranch. Ranch Hand duties may include but not limited to: maintaining grounds by cutting grass, weed-wacking, and watering flowers; maintaining pool and area, small repairs and helping with larger repairs, helping with guest luggage, fixing fence, or anything needed to maintain ranch cleanliness or repairs. This position also helps with the trap shooting, zip-line, hatchet throwing and feeding animals. Ability to operate a Bobcat is helpful. Maintenance position may include, but not limited to: maintaining vehicles, servicing equipment and repairing/maintaining ranch buildings. Must be able to operate equipment and general plumbing/electrical knowledge a huge bonus. We seek individuals who are self-motivated, have a positive attitude and willingness to learn, work great with others, will be friendly and outgoing with our guests and always ready to help where needed. Lodging and excellent food is included on top of hourly pay for ranch hand position and hourly or possible salary for maintenance. Come use your skills and enjoy all the adventures and amenities of the ranch where you’ll live!

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: May 8, 2023 through October 1, 2023
How To Apply: Employment Application – Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, Parshall CO

Where to find more information?: www.barlazyj.com

Availability Notes: Arrival by May 21st at latest. End date is set.

Location: Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

This is a season position with full or part-time hours. The upkeep of the grounds makes a difference in the ranch experience. Irrigation, mowing, trimming, and landscaping projects enhance the beauty of our mountainous environment. If you enjoy working outdoors and have the stamina to match, we welcome your application/resume.

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: April 2023 through November 2023
How To Apply: www.sylvandale.com/employment

Where to find more information?: Call the ranch at 970.667.3915

Location: Majestic Dude Ranch – Colorado

Description of Duties:

Type of work: Seasonal
Dates: Early/mid May through Mid-September; mid/end of August acceptable for some positions

How can people apply?: Send a resume to info@majesticduderanch.com

Where to find more information?: Majestic Dude Ranch – Come work at the Majestic! – CoolWorks.com

Availability Notes: Positions filling fast

Location: C Lazy U Ranch – Colorado

Maintenance technicians are what keeps C Lazy U Ranch running! Duties include:

• Performing preventative maintenance on all ranch vehicles from standard vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, heavy equipment, and farm/ranch equipment
• Trouble shooting vehicle problems and determine if the work can be done on site or needs to be sent out for repairs
• Maintain shop supplies and tools
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all ranch buildings/structures
• Possible operation of heavy equipment or assistance in grounds/maintenance projects that require specialty equipment
• Daily rounds of checking for proper care and function of ranch property
• Be willing and able to lend a helping hand to any department upon request/availability.

C Lazy U Ranch provides housing and three meals a day for all staff. Benefits include weekly rodeos and barn dances, staff wide contests with cash prizes, discounts for clothing/boots/accessories in the ranch store, discounts on spa treatments, access to participate in ranch activities such as fishing, horseback riding, shooting sports, and more.

Granby, Colorado is a great small town with several good restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Grand County is full of access to recreational areas like Granby Lake and Arapaho National Forest. Two hours from Denver, and two hours from Steamboat Springs.

Type of work: Full Time – Year-Round OR Seasonal
Dates: Start ASAP
More Information: Apply online at www.clazyu.com/employment