Year-round
Job Starts: Nov 22, 2024
Experience the Colorado Rocky Mountains at a luxury dude ranch!
Since 1919, the C Lazy U guest ranch in Colorado has been celebrated around the world for its rich history, rustic elegance, legendary cuisine, and signature service. There is something (and then some) for everyone who enjoys luxury dude ranch vacations. Kids enjoy adventure and discovery while adults do everything they want, or nothing at all.
C Lazy U Ranch is located in Granby, Colorado, near the West entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and 25 miles from Winter Park Ski Resort.
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About C Lazy U Ranch
There is an authentic dude ranch out west where the Colorado River runs off the Continental Divide and winds its way through mountain valleys. It’s a land of blue skies and clean air.
Since 1919, The C Lazy U guest ranch in Colorado has been celebrated around the world for its rich history, rustic elegance, legendary cuisine and signature service. Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2015 annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and C Lazy U Guest Ranch was recognized as a Top Resort in the World (#13), Top 25 Resort in the United States (#4) and the #1 BEST resort in Colorado!
We are proud that our ranch is among the top guest ranches in the country, and the outstanding service we provide to our guests is what sets us apart. To maintain this high level of service, we screen applicants carefully. We are looking for friendly individuals who will help us to exceed the expectations of our guests.
Season Dates: Current/Fall/Early Winter Seasons: August thru January
C Lazy U is a year-round resort with varying busy seasons throughout the year.
To be considered, apply online today! Positions will fill FAST!
The Employee Experience
If you crave adventure, enjoy meeting like-minded adventurous people and love making new friends, then working a season at C Lazy U Ranch will be an epic, unforgettable experience! Our special culture is the reason why so many of our seasonal employees return season after season. Most of our year-round team members started out as seasonal employees. They came for what they thought would just be a fun season and they stayed for the outdoor recreation, the mesmerizing views and the co-workers who became family. It's hard not to fall in love with the C Lazy U Ranch experience! Follow #CLazyULife on Instagram to see ranch life through the eyes of our staff.
Ideal Candidate
We look for service-oriented professionals who are enthusiastic and genuinely friendly – Individuals who will go out of their way to make our guests feel like family. Our ideal candidate truly understands the concept of providing exceptional service. Successful team members are those who strive to give our guests the vacation experience of a lifetime!
Room and Board
All Meals and snacks are provided free of charge to all employees as a benefit of employment!
The housing fee is $350 max per month ($175.00 per biweekly pay period).
We have a variety of housing options both on-site and off-site. On-site housing at the ranch is mostly dormitory style. Off-site housing is 7 miles from the ranch in downtown Granby.
Please note:
We do not have co-ed housing for couples and we are not able to accommodate families in housing.
While we do love our 4-legged friends, pets are prohibited in housing.
To live in on-site employee housing at the ranch, team members must be 18 years or older. To live in off-site employee housing, team members must be 21 years or older with their own transportation.
Private occupancy rooms are very limited. Most tenants share a bedroom and/or bathroom with roommates.
Employee Perks
Discretionary Benefits- ALL employees • On-site Meals • 30% discount in Luis’ Old Place • 30% discount on Lazy U Spa services • Friends and Family lodging rates during low occupancy periods • Complimentary Staff Trail Rides when available • Complimentary use of Mountain Bikes • Complimentary Skiing and Snowshoeing – • Staff excursions • Grand Pass to Winter Park & Granby Pass are unlimited. Pass can also be used towards a discount at participating stores & restaurants. • Family and Friends Lodging Rates • Borrowing Ranch Property equipment: cross country skiing gear, snowshoes, skates, volley balls, basket balls, bike helmets. • Six hours a year of Paid Team Volunteer Days Team Member Housing- • On-site housing – Affordable rates, 75% less than local rentals • Off-site housing (eligibility requirements) Affordable rates, 75% less than local rentals • Paid electricity, gas, water, cable • Use of on-site washer/dryer • Rides to town/train station, bus stop for on-site residentsGetting Here and Getting Around
Denver International Airport (DIA) is the closest major airport to the ranch. Ground transportation from Denver to Granby is provided by Home James Shuttle, Amtrak Train or the Greyhound Bus. We will be glad to pick up incoming staff at the shuttle stop, bus stop or train station in Granby. Employees are also welcome to drive out to the ranch.
For Fun
The possibilities for outdoor adventure, both on and off the ranch, are endless! Grand County offers hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, skiing, snowboarding and more!
Some of our employees' favorite activities at the ranch include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, swimming, ice hockey, cross country skiing and tennis.
We also schedule fun staff field trips in the summer to places such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Winter Park, Grand Lake, Denver and local tourist attractions.
How to Apply
Please apply online using the link below.
Candidates who can work the entire season are given hiring priority. Be sure to indicate your earliest date of arrival and the latest date that you would be available to work on your application. Applicant availability is very instrumental in our selection process.
Please do not send inquiries through CoolWorks. While we do appreciate resumes, we require all applicants to fill out an application to be considered.
We will email or call qualified candidates to set up a phone interview.
C Lazy U Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info
- Scott Williamson
- swilliamson@clazyu.com
- (970) 531-6589
- www.clazyu.com
