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Seasonal Hideout Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

$14 - $17/hr

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our ... Temp/Seasonal Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: Yes

$14 - $15/hr

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for 3 server / waitstaff to ... Temp/Seasonal Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: Yes

$750/wk

... hideout and getaway. For more information about Death Valley National Park, please visit the National Park Service website. Position Overview: These roles will work with permanent and seasonal ...

$750/wk

... hideout and getaway. For more information about Death Valley National Park, please visit the National Park Service website. Position Overview: These roles will work with permanent and seasonal ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal hideout employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seasonal Hideout employee, you typically need customer service skills, basic retail or hospitality experience, and the ability to handle cash or point-of-sale systems. Familiarity with inventory management tools, reservation platforms, or food safety certifications may also be required depending on the specific role. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude help employees excel during peak busy periods and enhance guest experiences. These skills ensure efficient operations, satisfied customers, and a successful seasonal business.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for someone working in a seasonal hideout role at a resort or hospitality venue?

In a Seasonal Hideout role, you will typically be responsible for providing guests with a welcoming and enjoyable experience in a temporary or themed area, such as a poolside cabana, winter lodge, or summer retreat. Your duties may include setting up and maintaining the hideout space, assisting guests with amenities and activities, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards. Collaboration with housekeeping, food and beverage, and entertainment teams is common to deliver a seamless guest experience. The role often requires flexibility, strong customer service skills, and the ability to adapt to varying guest needs and busy periods. Seasonal positions like this can also serve as a stepping stone to full-time opportunities within the hospitality industry.

What is a seasonal hideout?

Seasonal hideouts are temporary positions typically offered by resorts, camps, amusement parks, or recreational facilities during their busy seasons. Employees in these roles help with various tasks such as customer service, maintenance, event setup, or assisting guests. The work is usually part-time or full-time for a few months and is ideal for those seeking short-term employment or experience in the hospitality and recreation industries.
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Job description

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