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The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

Seasonal Chef

Shell, WY · On-site

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is looking for a Seasonal Chef Our main season starts March 27 through the first week of November. We also operate 4 weeks during January / February and 2 weeks in ...

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

$14 - $15/hr

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for 3 server / waitstaff to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, who is honest ...

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

$14 - $17/hr

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot of ...

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

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Big Sky, MT · On-site

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Sous Chef

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

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$17.50 - $22/hr

Lone Mountain Ranch Located in Big Sky, Montana, Lone Mountain Ranch is a historic guest ranch situated on 148 acres in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. First homesteaded in 1915, the ...

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$55K - $75K/yr

Lone Mountain Ranch Located in Big Sky, Montana, Lone Mountain Ranch is a historic guest ranch situated on 148 acres in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. First homesteaded in 1915, the ...

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Sous Chef

Big Sky, MT

$55K - $74K/yr

Lone Mountain Ranch Located in Big Sky, Montana, Lone Mountain Ranch is a historic guest ranch situated on 148 acres in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. First homesteaded in 1915, the ...

Canyon Ranch

Ranch Rover

Lenox, MA · On-site

$19 - $19.76/hr

Canyon Ranch Job Opportunity Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative ... Safely operate shuttle vehicles, manage guest vehicle logistics, and maintain accurate records of ...

Canyon Ranch

Ranch Rover

Lenox, MA · On-site

$19 - $19.76/hr

Overview Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more ... Safely operate shuttle vehicles, manage guest vehicle logistics, and maintain accurate records of ...

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Ranch Rover

Lenox, MA · On-site

$19 - $19.76/hr

Overview Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more ... Safely operate shuttle vehicles, manage guest vehicle logistics, and maintain accurate records of ...

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Ranch Rover

Lenox, MA · On-site

$19 - $19.76/hr

Overview Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more ... Safely operate shuttle vehicles, manage guest vehicle logistics, and maintain accurate records of ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for guest ranch in the United States is $14.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Guest ranches, also known as dude ranches, are vacation destinations that offer visitors an authentic ranch experience. They typically provide accommodations, meals, and a variety of outdoor activities such as horseback riding, cattle drives, fishing, and hiking. Guests can immerse themselves in ranch life while enjoying modern comforts and hospitality. These ranches are popular vacation spots for families, couples, and groups looking to experience the outdoors and Western culture.

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Employees at a guest ranch often handle a variety of tasks depending on their specific roles, such as guiding horseback rides, assisting with guest check-ins, serving meals, maintaining cabins, and organizing recreational activities. The work environment is usually team-oriented, with staff collaborating closely to ensure guests have a memorable experience. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as daily duties can change based on guest needs and ranch events. It's a dynamic workplace that offers the chance to build strong teamwork skills and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a guest ranch manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Guest Ranch Manager, you need strong hospitality management skills, a background in business administration or tourism, and practical experience in guest services. Familiarity with property management systems, booking software, and basic maintenance tools is often required. Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help create memorable guest experiences and lead diverse teams. These skills ensure smooth ranch operations, guest satisfaction, and the ability to handle the unique challenges of rural hospitality environments.

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CredentialsExperience in hospitality, customer service, and sometimes riding or outdoor skillsEquine handling, livestock management, basic farm skills
Work EnvironmentHospitality setting with guest interactions, outdoor activities, accommodationsFarm or ranch setting focused on animal care and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageTourism, hospitality, outdoor recreationAgriculture, livestock, ranching operations

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Seasonal Chef

Shell, WY • On-site

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch
Traveler Accommodation • 11 - 50 employees
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The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is looking for a Seasonal Chef

Our main season starts March 27 through the first week of November. We also operate 4 weeks during January / February and 2 weeks in March.

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for a Seasonal Chef to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot of integrity and is hard-working.

Seasonal Chef Job Responsibilities

  • Preparation, presentation, and timely delivery of three meals per day including cookouts and appetizers before some meals
  • Menu planning
  • Planning and preparing various diets
  • Managing and maintaining food inventory
  • Meeting with vendors to order inventory
  • Cost control & managing budget
  • Maintaining of a clean workspace
  • Proper food handling, cooling, and storage regime
  • Supervising all staff assisting in the kitchen & dining room
  • Lots of interaction with guests, which may include sharing your kitchen with guests who like to cook, or teaching classes
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Job Requirements

  • Experience preparing healthy, quality food from scratch is important
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Integrity, Honesty and Caring towards staff, guests, and owners
  • Able to deal with stress and work a 7 / 8-month season
  • Understand a food experience is a combination of great, healthy food served with care and warmth.

About The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is an all-inclusive, upscale riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All guests arrive on Sunday and leave Saturday morning. As you can read from our guests’ testimonials, we offer a very personal, small, and intimate experience. We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell, Wyoming east of Cody and Yellowstone National Park at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. With a backyard of 650,000 acres in an area with tremendous diversity of scenery and terrain, and altitudes ranging from 4,200 to 13,100 feet, you seldom see the same trail twice. Since its beginnings, The Hideout has always been an exceptionally clean, organized, and well-maintained ranch. It is one of the reasons many of our repeat guests return year after year.

The 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence are at the core of our Culture. Integrity, honesty and genuinely caring about our guests, your co-workers and owners are an important part of this.

Important Note

At The Hideout we all live healthy and active outdoor lives. That is also why our guests travel to The Hideout. They enjoy horseback riding and eating healthy food. Joining our team means embracing this culture.

Our Culture of the 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence is the core foundation of our ranch. Any new team member needs to embrace honesty, integrity, professionalism and a caring attitude towards guests, other staff and owners.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
 


Employment Type: Temp/Seasonal
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes