Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 12th, 2025 to October 4th, 2025.
- Cleaning vegetables
- Trimming meats
- Chopping and knife work
- Mixing and stirring
- Making dressings
- Using our commercial dishwasher to wash kitchen and guest dishes-- all plates, silverware, bowls, and glasses come through the kitchen for cleaning
- Scrubbing stuck on food on hotel pans
- Teaching staff from other departments how to use the dishwasher and properly wash dishes
- Washing and disinfecting work surfaces and keeping the dish area clean of food debris
- Taking out the garbage, cardboard, and compost as needed
- Sweeping and mopping the kitchen and food storage areas
- Making sauces and salads
- Grilling meats
- Baking pastries and other dessert preparations
- Running up and down the stairs to bring up items from the food storage areas of the basement
- Helping to check in and put up the food deliveries
- Attending kitchen meetings
- Accommodating food allergies
- Plating the wine dinner
- Cooking Kids Menu orders
- Improving the meals we have
- Making sure the food that goes out is perfect
- Having fun while you learn and grow in your skills in a great kitchen!
- Yes, you will get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, we also ask that you be flexible and willing to fill in for someone in a pinch. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy.
- You need to be willing to learn how to be a great cook as we like to see the chef assistants here take on more responsibility from the chefs as they gain experience and knowledge.
- Physically fit and capable of all Chef Assistant duties
- Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-55 hours/week.
- Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leaders
- Familiar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relations
- Be willing to help in other departments as needed
- Be able to laugh and have fun!
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.
- Hold a valid drivers license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Creating a safe, spotless, and welcoming environment in all guest cabins and facilities
- Following checklists to complete lodge and cabin cleans
- Cleaning, dusting, sweeping and mopping thoroughly and quickly
- Creating a pristine environment in lodge, its common areas, and cabins
- Admiring the look of a clean well put together room
- Taking pride in every detail accounted for
- Making beds, switching out sheets, making baskets of fresh linens
- Carrying baskets of linens up stairs and to guest cabins
- Taking out trash and restocking supplies in lodge and cabins
- Tending to guest and lodge laundry
- Sorting, spot treating, washing, drying, and folding all ranch linens
- Ironing clothes as needed (we can train!!)
- Carrying laundry bags to and from guest cabins
- Looking over linens for stains
- Organizing storage areas for the linens
- Building fresh linen baskets for our epic “Flip Day"
- Calmly provide excellent service to our dining guests and staff during breakfast, lunch and dinner in a timely and cheerful way
- Moving our delicious food in large serving platters safely from the kitchen to the dining area buffet
- Plating food on the buffet line
- Taking drink orders and fulfill them
- Keeping a watchful eye on buffet status and reporting needs to kitchen
- Relaying dietary information including allergies to guests and kitchen
- Creating signage for food displays
- Accurately label foods which contain items guests are allergic to
- Working with guests and children who have allergy concerns
- Clearing dirty plates, glasses, silverware, napkins in a timely and professional manner
- Being available and attentive to guest special requests
- Talking with guests and get to know them so you can anticipate their needs
- Learning guest names
- Greeting guests by name in passing
- Creating a safe and quiet environment for them to relax in
- Answering questions
- Creating memorable moments for the guests
- Encouraging them as they learn
- Showing them the best time of their life
- Having a heart for hospitality
- May need to help in hosting evening entertainment for guests such as roping, karaoke, line dancing, etc.
- Helping in other departments (mostly kitchen) as everyone helps with dishes here!
- Representing the ranch well at all times and demonstrating our core values to others
- Employee Housing Chores done in your free time
- Lead Lining Children on Horses
- Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses
- Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride
- Help child keep their feet in stirrups
- Keep child engaged on horse
- You must enjoy cleaning and following checklists
- Physically fit and capable of all Housekeeping/Server duties
- Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-50 hours/week.
- Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leaders
- Familiar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relations
- Be willing to help in other departments as needed
- Be able to laugh and have fun!
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.
- Hold a valid drivers license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Talking with guests and getting to know them and their goals for the week
- Learning guest names
- Keeping them safe on all activities: Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Sporting Clays, Archery, Challenge Course, Horseback Riding
- Answering questions
- Teaching riding instruction according to the principles of western horsemanship
- Creating memorable moments
- Encouraging them as they learn
- Being hospitable and welcoming to them
- Loading and unloading riders
- Leading guest trail rides in mountainous and wooded terrain
- Learning our vast trail system
- Taking guests with various skill levels into the arenas to teach lessons
- Sporting Clays
- Mountain Biking
- Challenge Course & High Ropes Course
- Lake Kayaking
- Archery
- Hiking
- Possibly Helping the Kids’ Program with Lead Lining smaller children on horses
- Sticking to feeding and watering schedules
- Aiding our Herd Manager in some horse training
- Performing basic veterinary procedures
- Learning all the horses’ names and personalities
- Approaching and haltering horses from the pasture and catch pen
- Grooming and picking feet
- Saddling and bridling horses
- Turning horses out
- Working with various different types of horses
- Working with various different personalities of horses
- Completing daily checklists
- Repairing fence
- Picking pens and spreading manure
- Barn and barnyard cleanup
- Clearing trails
- Braiding Horse Tails...just kidding.
- Weeding and Mowing
- Repairs
- Prepping for guided activities
- Cleaning and organizing
- Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes
- Helping in other departments (like busing and dishes!) because everyone helps each other here. Plus, the lodge people are a pretty fun crowd to work with too.
- Yes, you usually get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, you can also expect to be scheduled a couple of those weekends to cover barn chores and vetting, because, you know, horses are 24/7! Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy.
- Show strong safety for riders and horses
- Have experience and be comfortable riding horses on trails and in arenas
- Familiar with handling and training horses and willing to learn more
- Have other outdoor recreation knowledge and experiences: sporting clays, .22 rifle shooting, kayaking, swimming, archery, mountain biking, zip lines, challenge courses or rock walls, and hiking.
- Physically fit and capable of all Wrangler/Guide activities
- Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-50 hours/week
- Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
- Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
- Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
- Familiar with, or willing to be trained on, how to share satellite internet with your roommates!!
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
- Willing to help in other departments as needed
- Able to laugh and have fun!
- Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
- Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Talking with children and getting to know them and their goals for the week
- Talking with their parents and respecting their concerns
- Learning their names
- Keeping them safe on all activities
- Answering questions
- Teaching riding instruction according to the principles of Western horsemanship
- Creating memorable moments
- Encouraging them as they learn
- Being hospitable and welcoming to them
- PLAYING not just supervising. Having fun with them!
- Loading and unloading riders
- Leading guest trail rides in mountainous and wooded terrain
- Learning our vast trail system
- Taking children with various skill levels into the arenas to teach lessons
- Walking next to and holding on to the the lead rope for our youngest and most inexperienced riders
- Keep children engaged and having fun while out on the trail
- .22 rifle plinking and possibly Sporting Clays
- Challenge Course & High Ropes Course
- Crafts and Pottery
- Lake Kayaking
- Zip Lines
- Swimming
- Organizing scavenger hunts and coming up with other fun impromptu activities
- Archery
- Crafts and Pottery
- Campfire Games
- Playing various different sports and games with them
- Hiking
- Changing things up each week to accommodate the personalities of those children
- Sticking to feeding and watering schedules
- Aiding our Herd Manager in some horse training
- Performing basic veterinary procedures
- Learning all the horses’ names and personalities
- Approaching and haltering horses from the pasture and catch pen
- Grooming and picking feet
- Saddling and bridling horses
- Turning horses out
- Working with various different types of horses
- Working with various different personalities of horses
- Completing daily checklists
- Repairing fence
- Picking pens and spreading manure
- Barn and barnyard cleanup
- Clearing trails
- Braiding Horse Tails...just kidding.
- Weeding and Mowing
- Repairs
- Prepping for guided activities
- Cleaning and organizing
- Hosting a Thursday evening kids campfire or other evening event one night a week
- Helping in other departments (like busing and dishes!) because everyone helps each other here. Plus, the lodge people are a pretty fun crowd to work with too.
- Yes, you usually get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, you can also expect to be scheduled a couple of those weekends to cover barn chores and vetting, because, you know, horses are 24/7! Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy.
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Must enjoy working with children, be creative, and patient
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Show strong safety for riders and horses
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Have experience and be comfortable riding horses on trails and in arenas
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Familiar with handling and training horses and willing to learn more
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Have other outdoor recreation knowledge and experiences: sporting clays, .22 riffle shooting, kayaking, swimming, archery, mountain biking, zip lines, challenge courses or rock walls, and hiking.
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Physically fit and capable of all Kids Program Guide/Wrangler activities
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Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-50 hours/week
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Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
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Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
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Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
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Familiar with, or willing to be trained on, how to share satellite internet with your roommates!!
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Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
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Willing to help in other departments as needed
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Wear appropriate Western uniforms and maintain a neat/clean appearance
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Able to laugh and have fun!
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Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
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Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
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Hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
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Be at least 21 years of age
- Serve our guests alcoholic beverages in a timely and courteous manner
- Knowledge of beers and wines to hold intelligent conversations and offer pairing suggestions.
- Be consistent in producing quality beverages
- Serve drinks every evening at the lodge and at the evening activities in the saloon and at the campfire
- Serve non-alcoholic drinks to our younger guests
- Accurately record staff alcohol purchases
- Accurately record wine purchases
- Coach assigned staff on how to be the most helpful when barbacking for you on select evenings
- The bartender reserves the right to not serve any person that has become intoxicated
- Primary hosts for our guests, often the first staff they encounter after their afternoon activities and the last staff they see at the end of the evening.
- Takes pride in welcoming our guests into a clean and inviting atmosphere, greeting them by name and remembering their drink orders
- Encourage guest participation at the activities (leading ice breaker games, dancing, singing karaoke, etc.)
- Help serve a weekly 5-course plated wine dinner
- Maintain inventories at each bar location
- Daily stocking and set up of each bar
- Change out kegs as they become empty
- Change out gas canisters as they become empty
- Pick up and store the weekly liquor order
- Maintain the sanitary conditions of the bars and bar storage areas
- Pack up and clean the bar at the end of the night
- Yes, you usually get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, we also ask that you be flexible and willing to fill in for someone in a pinch. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy.
- You must enjoy cleaning and following checklists
- Physically fit and capable of carrying a case of wine or a pony keg up and down a full flight of stairs, repeatedly
- Be able to lift 50-75 pounds and work 55 hours/week.
- Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leaders
- Familiar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relations
- Be willing to help in other departments as needed
- Must wear appropriate uniforms and maintain a neat/clean appearance
- Be able to laugh and have fun!
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.
- Hold a valid drivers license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting
- Operating a riding lawn mower
- Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations
- Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks
- Watering plants
- Loading brush and transporting
- Heavy lifting and taking out trash at various ranch locations
- Aiding in fixing cabin related issues
- Handy work
- Mending fence
- Light construction
- Vehicle upkeep
- Clearing horse trails
- Other odd jobs around the ranch
- Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides
- Loading and unloading mountain bikes
- Lead Lining inexperienced riders at Barn with Kids Program
- Washing Dishes in Kitchen
- Pulling traps for Sporting Clays
- Maintenance and repair needs for all departments
- Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes
- Helping in other departments (like busing and dishes!) because everyone helps each other here. Plus, the lodge people are a pretty fun crowd to work with too.
- Yes, you usually get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, you can also expect to be scheduled a couple of those weekends if something pops up and your team needs your help.
- Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6 -7 day work week.
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy
- Have experience with manual labor
- Familiar with working outdoors
- Skilled and knowledgeable with various tools and machines.
- Physically fit and capable of all Ranch Hand duties
- Be able to lift 75+ pounds and work 45-55 hours/week
- Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
- Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
- Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
- Willing to help in other departments as needed
- Able to laugh and have fun!
- Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
- Hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
- Be at least 21 years of age
Chef Assistant
(We Will Train the Right Person!) - Maybe we should call this the "Sous Chef in Training" position? We are all about training the right and eager people here and experience isn't everything. Our Chefs are patient teachers who want others to grow their culinary skills. We have seen so many team members become really confident cooks here!
Every guest and team member here rave about the food at Red Horse Mountain Ranch and the Chef Assistants are our secret to that success. They take on roles to free up the chefs to do their jobs. They are part of a small team that works closely together to bring a meal together. We also would like to mention we like our fun kitchen environment while making really good food!
You have to enjoy cooking, cleaning, and moving quickly to do well in this role. You will thrive if you bring a great attitude, ready to learn some valuable skills you will take with you the rest of your life. Led by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard as you grow, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
Prep Work
Cleaning
Possible Roles the Chefs will Delegate to You
Other
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
Hospitality
The Hospitality Department 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.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You Will Be Caring for Facilities
You Will Be Doing Laundry
You Will Be Serving Our Guests and Staff
You Will Be Caring for the Guests
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
Wrangler
Every guest and team member has a different adventure goal during their time at the ranch and the Wrangler/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.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You Will Be Interacting With Guests
You Will Be Guiding Trail Rides in the Mountains and Doing Lessons in the Arena
You Will Be Guiding Other Activities
You Will Be Caring for Our Herd of Horses
You Will be Doing Ranch Chores
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
Kids Program Wrangler
Every family and child has a different adventure goal to reach and our Kids Program Wranglers figure out what that is and help them get there. Horseback riding, archery, .22 rifle shooting, campfire games, zip lines, crafts, kayaking, swimming, rock wall climbing… our guides love everything outdoors and sharing their knowledge with children. Every guide brings a different skill set to the table as we learn and grow together.
You have to enjoy working with children and not just horses to like 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.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You Will Be With the Children (ages 3 and up) Who Sign up for Kids Program
You Will Be Guiding Trail Rides in the Mountains and Doing Lessons in the Arena
You Will Be Guiding and Participating in Fun Activities with Kids
You Will Be Caring for Our Herd of Horses
You Will be Doing Ranch Chores
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
Bartender
Hey - good news! Prior experience is not necessary. We will train the right person!
The Bartender is a positive, welcoming person who enjoys meeting new people and can move quickly in a fast-paced environment. By being kind and attentive to our guests and other staff members the bartender helps everyone reset from their lives, bond with others, feel like they are home, and focus on creating memories.
You have to enjoy interacting with people to do well in this role and you will thrive if you want to learn more about world class hospitality. Led 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.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
Tending the Bar
Hosting
Restocking and Cleaning
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
Ranch Hand
Our Ranch Hand position is a very rewarding job for those who are multi-talented with manual labor jobs and like to be outside.
You have to enjoy manual labor to like 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, grow, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You Will Be Doing Landscaping Tasks
You Will Be Aiding in General Maintenance of the Property
You Will Help Other Departments as Needed
You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Requirements
How to Apply
Head to our website for information. The Apply Here button will lead you to our online application.
Contact Info
- Rob and Ashley Farmer
- ashley@redhorsemountainranch.com
- redhorsemountainranch.com
