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Majestic Dude Ranch

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Food & Beverage

Server

Mancos

The dining room server is in charge of providing genuine hospitality in a variety of meal settings: indoor dining, patio dining, cookouts, etc. They are responsible for serving food to both the guests and the staff, making sure all dishes are done, and cleaning up after meals. They are responsible for the cleanliness of the dining room area, saloon, and general upkeep of the front of the lodge. They work closely with kitchen staff to ensure the superior presentation of food, making sure the buffet is replenished, and always having drinks stocked. Servers have close contact with our guests, so it is compulsory to be customer-service oriented. They must be outgoing, clean, organized, and conscientious. Dinner time servers are also responsible for working the bar at happy hour.

Housekeeping

Housekeeper

Mancos

Housekeepers are responsible for cleaning guest cabins. They do a general cleaning of each cabin every weekday (making beds, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping porches, etc.) and a deep cleaning of all the cabins once a week. Housekeepers are responsible for all the ranch laundry including guest bedding and towels, kitchen rags and aprons, and tack room laundry. They are responsible for cleaning all public areas such as the fitness room, TV room, and pool area. Housekeepers are required to help with dishes or clearing tables and must have a willingness to help in the lodge as needed with opening and closing duties.

Housekeepers must be hardworking and clean conscious.

Food & Beverage

Cooks

Mancos

We are looking to hire both breakfast/lunch cooks and a dinner cook. They are responsible for food preparation for both guests and staff. Responsibilities include preparing meals using established recipes, providing direction to other lodge staff, maintaining inventory to minimize food waste and upholding standards for cleanliness and organization. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, whereas dinner is served “family” style with entrees and side dishes served on platters and refilled until everyone has had enough. They must have experience accommodating different dietary restrictions in addition to the set menu that is served. Experience cooking for large groups of people is a must, and a restaurant background is strongly encouraged.

Barn

Wrangler

Mancos

At least 1 full season of trail guiding experience is a requirement for this position. Wranglers must be outgoing and friendly, hardworking, and have excellent, proven horse skills. This job requires hard work and long hours, and lots of contact with guests. Wranglers must have a positive attitude towards their job and the ranch, and must be able to get along well with our guests. They should be familiar with riding rough terrain and have a good sense of direction. General knowledge of safety standards for horse care and handling and equipment used in horse care is a must. Safety for guests, staff and horses are always priority.

Wranglers are supervised by the Head Wrangler and work with him/her to take care of the horses (feeding, grooming, veterinary care), saddle and unsaddle, lead guest/staff on trail rides, supervise arena activities including team penning and the children’s rodeo, give riding lessons to children and adults, and the daily cleaning of the barn and loading area. We have approx. 70 horses and wranglers must learn them all by sight, name, and personality.

You might be asked to ride a young or problem horse in the arena or on the trails so experience training horses is helpful, however, the Head Wrangler will assess your ability when you arrive and will not ask you to do any training you are not comfortable with or not skilled to do.

In addition, wranglers are required to participate in certain guest activities every week including, but not limited to, eating at least one meal with the guests (not during covid) and participating in our farewell Awards night.

Maintenance of all trails, pasture fences, corrals, tack room, and barn are also part of the wrangler’s duties.

Experience driving a team of horses, shoeing horses, operating a tractor, and driving a truck and trailer are helpful but not necessary.

About Majestic Dude Ranch

Majestic Dude Ranch offers guests a vacation of a lifetime full of bucket list activities and exciting adventures. We pride ourselves in creating memories for guests that will last them a lifetime.

The Majestic Dude Ranch is located in Mancos. Colorado adjacent to the pristine La Plata Mountain Range between Durango and Cortez.

More about Majestic Dude Ranch

Majestic Dude Ranch offers guests a vacation of a lifetime full of bucket list activities and exciting adventures. We are located in Southwest Colorado in the quaint town of Mancos. We offer guests an amazing horse program with a different trail ride every day, whitewater rafting, clay pigeon shooting, target shooting, archery, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, paintball and so much more! We also have an excellent kids program. We specialize in accommodating and tailoring the guest’s vacation so they have the best week of their lives. We pride ourselves in creating a vacation for people that create memories that will last a lifetime. We genuinely love our guests and want to build bonds and genuine connections with them. We are looking for genuine honest hardworking people to join our team!

Working Here

The Employee Experience

Working at a guest ranch is fun and fulfilling. The days are very busy and full of hard work. But boy does it pay off! You will meet the most incredible people. The main goal here at Majestic Dude Ranch is to make the guests feel as welcomed and comfortable as possible. We want each guest to feel like family when they leave and to leave having had the best vacation of their life. Each staff member can expect to help in different areas of ranch operations at some time or another such as housekeeping, waiting tables, dishwashing, clearing trails, and grounds keeping. Everyone that works here must be willing to help in all areas no matter their title. We all wear many hats!! You will get to meet some incredible people while working on a dude ranch. We pride ourselves on really connecting and bonding with our guests. You will learn valuable life lessons working on a ranch. You will learn how to connect with people both staff and guests, how to work as a team member, how to work through conflict, and the value of a hard day's work.

Ideal Candidate

We are extremely selective as to who we hire. We strive to make a drama free work environment and emphasize the importance of team work. This starts with the type of people we hire and the environment we create. The ranch is nothing without an exceptional staff, so we take hiring very seriously. It is important to understand working on a guest ranch is not a paid vacation, it is a challenging but rewarding work experience. We are a drug and alcohol free facility - We have a zero tolerance. We expect our staff to have the following qualities:

Must have a strong work ethic
Hardworking
Take job and responsibilities very seriously
Respectful to all guests and staff
Must have honesty and integrity
Must be a team player
Have a positive attitude and outlook on life
Absolutely no gossip or drama - we have a zero drama policy
Attentive to the needs of both the guests and staff
Flexible and easy going
Easy to get along with and respectful of people of different ages and backgrounds
Communicate effectively and tactfully to both staff and guests
Enjoy working with people and genuinely care about their well-being and needs
Go out of your way for guests to feel special and welcomed
Love the outdoors
Must have no visible tattoos or facial piercings

Employee Perks

We offer competitive compensation with room and board included and three meals a day. Along with the competitive compensation, we also do tip sharing. Tips are divided between each staff member each pay period (every 2 weeks).

Living Here

Room and Board

We provide free room and board as well as three meals a day. Staff lives on the property in shared bunkhouses. There are some private rooms. There are separate living quarters for male and female staff. Wi-Fi is available in some areas of the ranch due to being remote. We provide basic furnishings, bed linens, pillows, and towels as well as washer and dryer and detergent. Pets are not allowed. Staff cabins are rustic.

Getting Here and Getting Around

We highly recommend that staff bring their own vehicle so they can take advantage of all the amazing places close to the ranch on their time off. However, if they cannot bring a vehicle, we will pick them up and take them to the airport on arrival and departure. We are in a remote area, so you cannot really ride your bike into town. You would need your own vehicle to get around to other places. It is not an expectation for other staff to drive you around during your time here and ranch vehicles are not available for personal use. We encourage you to bring your own vehicle if possible.

For Fun

As we are surrounded by Federal Land, there are ample recreation opportunities for our staff to participate in. Lake Mancos State Park is located directly adjacent to the ranch and provides hiking trails, fishing holes, and ample space for water sports. The San Juan National Forest is just 3 miles away and is great for camping, hiking, biking, and 4x4 adventures. Hiking trails lead directly from the ranch onto the surrounding land. World class mountain biking is just minutes away. There are numerous fun mountain towns to take a day trip to as well. As we are so close to the four corners, you can easily head into Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico too. With 8 National Parks within a 4 hour drive, there is never a shortage of activities to enjoy. We are happy to share the best-kept secrets of the southwest with you, and we are sure you will fall in love with the location!

Mesa Verde National Park – 12 mi – One of the nation’s premier parks right in our backyard. The park offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300.

Four Corners Monument – 60 mi – Stand on hallowed ground on the border of four states (Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico) and the boundary between two Native American governments – the Navajo Nation and Ute Mountain Tribe.

Durango – 23 mi – One of the coolest towns in the west! Lots of restaurants, premier shopping, etc. Also home to the world famous Durango to Silverton steam train ride…

Telluride – 45 miles – one of the premier resort towns in the west – excellent skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and birding.

Grand Canyon – 225 miles – Can’t miss one of the world’s natural seven wonders!

Weather:
300 days of sunshine per year, mild temps, super low humidity, very few mosquitoes, bugs, or poisonous snakes.

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How to Apply

Please send your resume to info@majesticduderanch.com and indicate which position(s) you are interested in applying for. Do not hesitate to reach out to our office with questions.