Grounds Maintenance/Guest Services - North Fork Ranch - Shawnee, Colorado

Posted January 28, 2019

The ranch takes great pride in preserving the natural pristine wilderness surroundings. To maintain this visually manicured image, daily duties, include such things as watering lawns & flowers, up keep of the swimming pool and hot tubs etc. & to help facilitate and provide non horse related activities for guests.

This individual needs to be energetic, a self starter and keeping in mind at all times to keep the property at a “resort” level.

Responsibilities include:

Daily duties which could include watering/mowing lawns, garden upkeep, up keep of swimming pool area, general projects & duties around the ranch.

Helping facilitate activities such as shooting sports i.e. trap shooting, .22 shooting & bow and arrow, guided mountain hikes, as well as helping around meal times.

Qualifications:

Looking for energetic, hard working individuals who bring energetic experiences to out guests during their vacations.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@northforkranch.com or call 303-838-9873 for more info

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Cook - North Fork Ranch - Shawnee, Colorado

Posted January 28, 2019

We serve three meals a day. Our meals are planned at least a week out as our numbers change. We make all our meals to the number of people who are here. Everything is homemade from the breads, deserts, to soups & salads for lunch.

Most of the time there are two shifts that you may have. One being breakfast, meal prep & lunch. This time frame would be 7 am - 12:30 pm roughly.

The other comes in mid morning 9 am - 2 pm then dinner service from 6 - 8:30 pm. These times are not set in stone but gives you an idea of how the day is split up.

Our menu generally remains the same from week to week therefore, by the third week of the summer you will probably have prepared each item on it at least one time, from salads to breads, to main dishes and splendid desserts. You will be responsible for all the meals served except for the outdoor cooking. It will be your job to make sure that the food served on the table is HOT, and of high quality as well as monitoring amounts so that there is plenty of food for our guests, yet keeping waste to a minimum.

Responsibilities include:

The kitchen is NOT closed off from people and is visually open to our guests to promote socializing and camaraderie, it therefore must be kept spotlessly clean. Guests like to admire your special talent and we like for you to get to know them as well as your co-workers.

Prep cooking for the day's meals to cooking/prepping for days to come.

Qualifications:

You do need to be a willing student with some basic cooking skills and enjoy spending time in the kitchen.

It does take a special person to take on the responsibilities of this position, however you do not need to already be an accomplished cook. You do need to be a willing student with some basic cooking skills and enjoy spending time in the kitchen. There are two "cooks" and an assistant cook in this position. Note: we are looking for a cook, not a "chief".

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@northforkranch.com or call 303-838-9873 for more info

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Housekeeping/Waitstaff - North Fork Ranch - Shawnee, Colorado

Posted January 28, 2019

This position involves alternating between housekeeping and waitstaff. You will be expected to do daily housekeeping around the ranch as well as preparing for, serving, and cleaning up after meals.

Cabin staff work together to re-make all the units much like motel housekeepers. This is hard work and requires a high standard of achievement to keep the ranch facilities extremely clean and our guests well cared for. A job well done in the housekeeping area makes for a good first impression to the guests and a strong reflection as to the personalities of the staff.

Responsibilities include:

Cabin staff usually begin at 7am (sometimes at 6:30 depending on your job for the day) and should be finished by 12:00 if everyone learns the procedure and performs efficiently as a team. We only serve lunch at the ranch twice during the week. Other lunches are pack out. Lunch clean up or packing is usually finished by 2:30 at which time, most days, you will have the afternoon free, but we may ask for your assistance some days for important projects.

Again at 6:00pm you will begin making preparations for dinner which is served at 6:30pm. The kitchen is cleaned and the work usually done by 8:00pm. We strictly enforce a dress code which will be explained to you in detail before you are hired and also explained in the staff guidelines. Basically we want a western style of dress that is stylish, well kept, and conservative.

You may be asked on occasion to help in the kitchen baking cookies or helping with side dishes. You will be setting tables, serving each meal, cleaning dinning room, doing breakfast and lunch dishes, as well as the cleaning of rooms and packing of meals. Our kitchen is modern and organized, so clean-up goes smoothly with team work.

Qualifications:

In this position you are expected to be out-going and sociable with the guests. You will have the most exposure to the guests when serving them in the dining room; therefore, the atmosphere you create will make a great impression on the guests. No two days are exactly alike. This is merely an example of what our expectations for you as an employee are. Cabin staff work on a scheduled rotation where they clean rooms and serve as waitstaff.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@northforkranch.com or call 303-838-9873 for more info

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Fly Fishing Guide/ Fly Shop Employee - North Park Anglers - Walden, Colorado

Posted March 14, 2019

North Park Anglers is Hiring!
We are looking to fill a Full-time seasonal position.
Start Date: May 1, 2019, Finish Date: October 31, 2019
Salaried position with housing available
North Park Anglers is a full-service Orvis Endorsed Fly Shop/ Guide Service and Private Fishing Club. Our operation is in Walden, Colorado at the headwaters of the North Platte River. We are looking for someone to help in our fly shop and guide fishing trips. The position is six days a week either guiding or working in our shop. We are looking for someone that has guiding experience, and that can row a drift boat or raft. We have a short season in North Park, and our team is full of seasoned anglers that all help many different ways.

Responsibilities include:

Working in our fly shop, working on our fisheries, running shuttles, guiding fishing trips through our fly shop, lodge, or fishing club. This is a position that will be changing all the time based on the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

Guide Experience a plus, Rowing (Drift Boat and Raft), Fly Fishing Experience a must, Retail Experience a plus, Clean Drivers license.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: northparkanglers@gmail.com

Additional Information:

Learn more at northparkanglers.com

Student in Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Guide School - Flying B Ranch - Kamiah, Idaho

Posted March 5, 2019

A few spots remain in the first ever Orvis Endorsed Flying B Ranch Wingshooting Guide School April 7-15, 2019. This course is instructed by 3 of our tenured full time wingshooting guides with a combined 63 years of wingshooting guiding experience, led by our Wingshooting Manager, Rich Coe who was an Orvis Wingshooting Guide of the Year 2018 Finalist. One week of hands-on instruction and specified experience aimed at preparing guides for the unique aspects essential to successfully guiding at the highly competitive top tier of the industry, for Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges. The Flying B Ranch is a dual-endorsed as an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge and an Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge. The Flying B Ranch is a 2-time Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year and a 6-time Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year Finalist.

Responsibilities include:

Course includes instruction on specified service, preparedness and gear, guest communication, hunt planning, dog handling, safety, and more. Flying B Ranch provides all meals and lodging for the week, an on-site first aid and CPR course (required in order to be a licensed guide in most states), all equipment required for taking the course (aside from personal items like clothing and boots), the opportunity to work with our professionally trained kennel of dogs on an ample supply of upland birds in the field. The week will conclude with students guiding mock hunts for some repeat Flying B Ranch customers.

Course graduates will receive an Orvis guide vest and chaps, certificate of completion, personal letters of reference from all 3 professional guide instructors, letters of reference as requested for future job applications, listing of course graduates on Orvis News and Orvis Job.

This is a rare opportunity to attend a guide school solely focused on training guides for the highest levels of the wingshooting industry. Whether you are a novice, or a working guide who would like to progress in the industry, completing this course is an opportunity to distinguish yourself among other applicants and to make professional contacts within the industry who can work as personal references as you apply for your dream job as a professional guide at an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge.

Qualifications:

Must pre-register for the course by April 1st. Course fee is $5,000.

Contact:

Inquiries on registering for the course should be emailed to info@flyingbranch.com.

Additional Information:

See course flyer and more information on the course on FBR's website.

To learn more about the history of the Flying B Ranch and our wingshooting operations please see our wingshooting page and our Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge website.

Professional Fly Fishing Guide - Firehole Ranch, West Yellowstone, Montana

Posted January 14, 2019

Seeking a professional float fishing / fly fishing guide with minimum 3 years of experience guiding western rivers of the US.

Responsibilities include:

Safely and professionally guide float and wade fishing days with 2 anglers daily.
Anglers consist of all ages and abilities.

Qualifications:

• MT guide license is required
• Must have clean serviceable vehicle able to accommodate two grown adults comfortably and a drift boat.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Clean driving record.
• 3 years experience guiding on western rivers

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: matt@fireholeranch.com

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Director of Sales and Marketing - Montana Angler Fly Fishing, Bozeman, Montana

Posted January 25, 2019

Montana Angler Fly Fishing is searching for a highly qualified candidate to serve as director of sales and marketing. We are looking for an individual that has existing knowledge of the guided fly fishing industry. Knowledge of local fisheries is preferred. Responsibilities will include selling multi-day fly fishing vacation packages both within Montana and with our international partners (please note this is NOT a retail sales position). We are also looking for a candidate that has additional skill sets that could include at least one of the following:

1. Photography and management of our photo library
2. Content writing
3. social media management

This is a management level position and all candidates need to be highly professional, intelligent, articulate, and familiar with a wide variety of common technology platforms. This is a salaried position with full benefits that include paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Responsibilities include:

1. sales - we prefer a "soft" sale based on knowledge of both our fisheries and lodging programs
2. digital media experience including photo and video. This is not a pre requisite but an knowledge of photography, light room, video would be advantageous
3. Social media management - again not a pre requisite but previous experience would be valuable

Qualifications:

A college degree is preferable but not required.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to Brian McGeehan: brian@montanaangler.com.

Assistant Sales Manager - Montana Angler Fly Fishing - Bozeman, Montana

Posted February 13, 2019

Montana Angler is looking for a new teammate who can grow with us this spring into a responsible key employee this summer. The ideal candidate will have a good mix of both fly fishing AND customer service experience. We need someone with a flexible schedule, who can work 40 hours a week including weekends and some holidays. Strong writing skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working alongside of the retail floor manager to maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere within the shop.
2. Aid in the customers' shopping experience, including gear and fly recommendations, suggesting river locations, and introducing customers to new gear that might help outfit them appropriately on the water.
3. Help with daily upkeep of the shop to maintain a well stocked and clean appearance.
4. Opening and closing procedures including cash and receipt tracking.

Qualifications:

1. Qualified applicants will have a clean and professional appearance and be able to match that with polite and helpful customer interactions.
2. Previous retail or sales experience is preferred.
3. A very strong understanding of all things fly fishing. Local fly fishing knowledge of the Bozeman area is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual that may be new to the Bozeman area.
4. Strong writing skills to help with blog content are strongly preferred. Other desirable skills would include photography, photo editing, and social media management.
5. A college degree is preferable but not required.

Additional Information:

This could be a great opportunity for an aspiring guide, with potential to guide on you days off from the shop. Preference will be given to career-minded individuals. This position can serve as a great stepping stone into the fly fishing industry, or perhaps a forward movement for someone with previous fly shop experience. You will be exposed to more than just the fly shop side of the industry, as our large outfitting office is located in the same building. This position is full time through October, with the opportunity for winter employment for highly qualified individuals with strong writing skills that can help add value to the company outside of the busy fly shop season.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to Ethan Markie: ethan@montanaangler.com

Creative Media Director – Fly Fishing Outfitting Sales - Montana Angler Fly Fishing - Bozeman, Montana

Posted February 4, 2019

Montana Angler Fly Fishing is searching for a highly qualified candidate to serve as our director of creative media. Qualified candidates will be well versed in photography, photo editing and managing photo libraries. Experience with video editing and production is also of interest. Experience running social media campaigns would also be a relevant skill set. Candidates must have significant experience with both lightroom and photoshop. We also need a candidate that can assist with sales of multi-day fly fishing trips in Montana and with our international partners. A proficient knowledge of fly fishing is a prerequisite, ideally with some experience in the fly fishing industry. This is a salaried position with full benefits that include paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing an image library
2. Organizing and editing images in Adobe Lightroom
3. Advanced edits in Photoshop
4. Sales of fly fishing trips
5. Possibly fly fishing content writing

Qualifications:

1. Proficient in Adobe creative suite including lightroom and photoshop
2. Extremely comfortable with a variety of technology platforms
3. Experience fly fishing, industry experience preferred

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to Brian McGeehan: brian@montanaangler.com

Housekeeper - Madison Valley Ranch - Ennis, Montana

Posted January 30, 2019

Position begins in April with our peak season starting approximately June 10th through October 15th.

We offer a competitive starting rate with opportunities to increase wage based on performance as well as staff housing. Team members that complete the season are also eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include high quality, consistent daily cleaning of guest, dining, and living rooms, guest room change overs, laundry upkeep, and various property maintenance. Approx. 5-7 hours a day (9 am - 2 pm), leaving plenty of daylight to fish!

Qualifications:

Individuals who excel at personalized service and enjoy working in an intimate, positive environment on a spectacular property are encouraged to apply.

Only applications including a cover letter and complete resume will be considered. Background checks will be performed.

Additional Information:

Housing & Transportation: We have a high-end private home available for use by employees. Based on availability, rooms will be at single or with a shared bath. The furnished home offers a full kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, small office area, living room, dining area, washer/dryer, and wireless internet.

The lodge is located 2.5 miles from the employee house. Driving your personal vehicle to Ennis is recommended. This will allow you the freedom to explore the town and surrounding areas and maximize your experience in Southwest Montana.

A $250 deposit is required upfront and returned when employees depart at the end of the season, assuming room is in good condition upon departure. Lodging is charged at $125 per month, and this can be deducted from your paycheck or paid in advance. A nearby grocery store is available for purchasing food to prepare in the house's kitchen.

The Lodge: The Madison Valley in SW Montana provides a true playground for the outdoor enthusiast! World class fly fishing, remote hiking trails, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and Yellowstone National Park are just a stone's throw away. Madison Valley Ranch lies in the heart of all of these activities while providing friendly, small-town living in Ennis, Montana.

Come join our team at SW MT's premier Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge and enjoy a fun-filled season working hard, while taking advantage of all this stunning area has to offer on your days off! Madison Valley Ranch is a luxury, all-inclusive fly-fishing lodge located just minutes from downtown Ennis and an hour's drive from Bozeman.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: fishing@3rivers.net

Staff Member - Madison Valley Ranch - Ennis, Montana

Posted January 30, 2019

Position begins in April with our peak season starting approximately June 10th through October 15th.

We offer a competitive starting rate with opportunities to increase wage based on performance as well as staff housing. Team members that complete the season are also eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include high quality, consistent daily cleaning of guest, dining, and living rooms, guest room change overs, laundry upkeep, and various property maintenance. Approx. 5-7 hours a day (9 am - 2 pm), leaving plenty of daylight to fish!

Qualifications:

Individuals who excel at personalized service and enjoy working in an intimate, positive environment on a spectacular property are encouraged to apply.

Only applications including a cover letter and complete resume will be considered. Background checks will be performed.

Additional Information:

Housing & Transportation: We have a high-end private home available for use by employees. Based on availability, rooms will be at single or with a shared bath. The furnished home offers a full kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, small office area, living room, dining area, washer/dryer, and wireless internet.

The lodge is located 2.5 miles from the employee house. Driving your personal vehicle to Ennis is recommended. This will allow you the freedom to explore the town and surrounding areas and maximize your experience in Southwest Montana.

A $250 deposit is required upfront and returned when employees depart at the end of the season, assuming room is in good condition upon departure. Lodging is charged at $125 per month, and this can be deducted from your paycheck or paid in advance. A nearby grocery store is available for purchasing food to prepare in the house's kitchen.

The Lodge: The Madison Valley in SW Montana provides a true playground for the outdoor enthusiast! World class fly fishing, remote hiking trails, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and Yellowstone National Park are just a stone's throw away. Madison Valley Ranch lies in the heart of all of these activities while providing friendly, small-town living in Ennis, Montana.

Come join our team at SW MT's premier Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge and enjoy a fun-filled season working hard, while taking advantage of all this stunning area has to offer on your days off! Madison Valley Ranch is a luxury, all-inclusive fly-fishing lodge located just minutes from downtown Ennis and an hour's drive from Bozeman.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: fishing@3rivers.net

Chef/Food and Beverage Manager - Greystone Castle Sporting Club, Mingus, Texas

Posted November 23, 2018

Runs food service, dining lodge, bar on a commercial hunting ranch. The Chef is also part of the management team. He/she would have an asst chef, bartender and half a dozen wait staff reporting to them. Dining lodge can seat 25-30 and we serve three 5-star meals a day—though not everyday; our emphasis is on quality and not quantity. The menu is fixed and created by the Chef. Everything is by reservation.

The position includes housing/utilities, salary, health care, gratuity every Dec/May, and a bonus. The Chef reports directly to the GM and gets input/direction from ownership. Our dining experience is the shining star of our business. We have a competent kitchen staff, dining staff, and bartender to support the Chef.

Responsibilities include:

As part of the management team, the Chef is responsible for all aspects of food and beverage service, including but not limited to:

• Prepare menu selections for customers and guaranteeing customer satisfaction.
• Prepare 5-star equivalent quality meals to enhance the brand/reputation of Greystone.
• Supervise waitstaff and bartenders.
• Inspect the quality of the food and beverages.
• Ensure health department standards to a high level of satisfaction (equipment cleanliness and serviceability, kitchen and dining / bar area cleanliness).
• Order food, beverages and cigars.
• Manage food and alcohol inventories.
• Observe budget control of expenses.
• Monetize all meal costs in lodgical.
• Maintain an 80 percent food utilization rate.
• Assist in other activities as assigned by management.