Are you ready to make the Colorado Rockies your home, cooking hearty meals and helping create unforgettable guest experiences all year long? Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Head Chef to join our team full-time.
If you love cooking for groups, thrive in a lively ranch atmosphere, and take pride in serving delicious meals that bring people together, this could be your dream job. With the support of an assistant cook, you’ll keep guests and staff well-fed, happy, and ready for adventure—all while working in the breathtaking beauty of Northern Colorado.
Come share your skills, creativity, and hospitality with us at the ranch kitchen table, and make every season unforgettable!
Compensation: $17 – $20 / hour + tips
Perks: Housing, meals, access to ranch activities
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Breathtaking Location: Work where the Rockies meet the sky.
- Meaningful Connections: Share meals, stories, and community with guests and staff from all walks of life.
- A Tight-Knit Team: Join a supportive crew of like-minded individuals passionate about hospitality and ranch life.
What You’ll Do
As Head Cook, you’ll be at the heart of our ranch, bringing people together over delicious food and warm hospitality.
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Menu Planning: Create and execute weekly menus with flexibility for guest needs and preferences.
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Meal Prep & Cooking: Oversee and prepare three meals a day with support from an Assistant Cook.
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Kitchen Leadership: Guide and support the Assistant Cook and Dishwasher, maintaining quality and cleanliness.
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Guest Experience: Provide meals that delight, whether it’s comfort food, baked goods, or kid-friendly favorites.
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Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain high standards of organization, food safety, and kitchen hygiene.
What We’re Looking For
We need someone who is passionate about cooking, organized, and able to thrive in a lively, ranch-style environment.
Must-Haves:
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2+ years cooking experience (professional or for large groups)
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Strong organizational and cleanliness standards
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Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure
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Self-starter with a hospitality mindset
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Flexibility to adapt to guest preferences and ranch needs
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Honest, communicative, and able to take direction
The Fine Print
- Work Schedule: Full-time, year-round. Typically 40 hours/week (5 days on, 2 off). Additional hours, if needed, are pre-arranged and paid at time-and-a-half.
- Housing: Provided at no cost.
- Meals: Healthy, ranch-style meals included.
- Activities: Enjoy all ranch activities during your free time—on the house!
Ready to Join Us?
Think you’re the perfect fit for our kitchen team? Before applying, review our employment expectations to ensure we’re a match. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Make your next chapter unforgettable—all interested applicants must complete our online application to be considered for employment at the ranch.