Experienced, seasoned, and professional restaurant staff.
Elk Creek Ranch is an exclusive hunting & fishing ranch operating 15,000 acres, 30 miles of private fishing, and an exceptional Lodge/Restaurant for Members and their Guests. With some of the finest fly fishing in the country on 20+ miles of the White River, we are a summer playground for our Owners and their guests. We also pride ourselves on a wonderful working environment for our employees.
Elk Creek Ranch is located in Northwest Colorado, 20 minutes east of Meeker along the White River.
About Elk Creek Ranch
Elk Creek Ranch is now hiring Hospitality Professionals for the 2025 Summer and Fall Seasons. Spend a summer in the Rocky Mountains!
Elk Creek Ranch is an exclusive, private fly fishing and hunting ranch located in Northwest Colorado, 15 miles east of the town of Meeker along the White River.
The Lodge Village features the Main Lodge for dining and entertaining. In addition to fly fishing and hunting, we also offer horseback riding, sporting clays, ATV rides, an archery course, E-Bikes, and paddle boarding. Members and their guests have the expectation of a fine dining experience.
Please visit the website below for more information.
https://elkcreekranch.net/
The Employee Experience
Elk Creek Ranch is like no other. Lifelong friendships and relationships have been forged here. No two days are alike on the Ranch and our employees love that about working here. We strive to create an amazing, one-of-kind experience for our Members and their guests by taking pride in our jobs with professionalism and integrity. The outdoor opportunities are endless here in the White River Valley. Our staff has the opportunity to experience outdoors and taking advantage of everything NW Colorado has to offer from fishing and hunting to hiking, biking, and camping.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is outgoing, professional, and a team player taking great pride in their work. He or she must be self-motivated with a positive attitude. Along with, but not limited to-
- Must have reliable transportation (no local buses or Ubers)
- Willing to relocate to a secluded yet very special location
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Able to use a POS system
- Familiar with Google Calendars or willing to learn
- Fast learner
- A 'can do anything' attitude
- Flexibile to changes
- Reliable
- Self starter
- Strong attention to detail
- Passionate and motivated
- Able to manage multiple tasks at once
Room and Board
Employee housing provided, but not on ranch property (20 miles to/from work). Possibility of roommates and shared bathrooms. Shift meals provided on days working only.
Pictures and details will be provided in the interviews!
Employee Perks
- Employee Discounts in our FlyShop (clothing, fishing gear, etc.)
- Gratuity
- End of Season Bonus
- Opportunity for raises
- Shift meals
- Access to our on-site gym
- Optional employee day to take advantage of guided activities (fly fishing, clay shooting course, horseback rides)
- Local recreational center (very nice facility- includes swimming pool, hot tub, lazy river, slide, weight room, cardio machines)
- Local hiking/biking trails are amazing and easily accessible
- Wide age range of employees
- Local bar
- Local restaurants
- Neighboring towns have attractions (hot springs, white water rafting, gondola, skiing, caves, shopping centers)
- Close access to Trappers Lake, Hanging Lake, caves, etc.
- Life in the beautiful White River Valley
Getting Here and Getting Around
Your own transportation is required. Staff housing is not on-site and the town of Meeker is 17 miles from the Ranch. Meeker is the closest option for groceries and gas.
Meeker has a grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, bars, post office, recreational center, library, banks, Dollar General, local small shops, and much more!
The Ranch is located about an hour away from Craig and Rifle, both have a City Market and Wal-Mart.
Nearby Towns:
- Meeker
- Craig
- Rifle
- Glenwood Springs
- Grand Junction
- Steamboat Springs
For Fun
The White River Valley is FULL of activities for the outdoor lover... Fishing, hiking, camping, biking and more! We are only two hours from Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, Vail and Aspen! A perfect day trip or a getaway for your days off!
How to Apply
Start date is flexible, around June 2025, end date required through December 1st, 2025- depending on position. Please send your resume to our Guest Service Manager, Halle Ahrens - halle@elkcreekranch.net
All of our interviews for 2025 positions will be done via Zoom.
Contact Info
- Halle Ahrens
- halle@elkcreekranch.net
- www.elkcreekranch.net
