Bar W Employment Opportunities

Reports To: Housekeeping Manager
Pay Range: $14-$16

General Responsibilities:

The Housekeeping Staff are responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness of the ranch, including all guest rooms, glamping tents, common areas, bathrooms, porches and decks, and staff areas.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Housekeeping Staff Duties:

• Demonstrates a full commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests.
• Example of duties, but not all-inclusive;
  •  Making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms, bathrooms and hallways, vacuuming, mopping, etc.
  • Laundry
  • Picking up trash on the grounds.
• Portray a good example of team work to the guests and other employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Good people and communication skills. We need you to communicate directions to staff, so that they can complete tasks properly and safely. We also need you to engage in conversations with the guests.
• Maintain a presentable image around guests.
  Have a First Aid and CPR certification prior to arrival.
• Be a self-starter and team player.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Head Wrangler/Assistant Head Wrangler
Pay Range: $14-$16

General Responsibilities:

Wranglers provide enjoyable and safe rides for the guests as well as helping teach classes and participating in the weekly guest rodeo. Wranglers are also responsible for the day-to-day care, organization, and cleanliness of the corral, horses, tack, equipment, arenas, catch pens, hay and manure clean up.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Wrangler Duties:

• Demonstrate a full commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests.
• Catch, groom, feed, and saddle horses.
• Conduct fun and safe rides for the guests.
• Be in control of your ride and staying alert for any safety issues.
• Follow the process and procedure for horse incidents.
• Portray a good example of teamwork to the guests and other team members.
• Maintain a gentle, professional, and educational tone at all times when working with both animals and people.
• Maintain fence and corrals.
• Clean up residual hay and manure around the ranch.
• Operate a tractor to feed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Good people and communication skills. We need you to communicate to guests how to ride safely and we need you to engage in conversations with the guests, both on and off the ride.
• Maintain a presentable western cowhand image around guests.
• Have a First Aid and CPR certification prior to arrival.
• Be a confident rider and comfortable around horses. Have working knowledge of horses, tack, and ranch work.
• Be a self-starter and team player who can lead by example and capable of providing clear direction to wranglers, staff, and guests.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Activities Manager
Pay Range: $14-$16

General Responsibilities:

This role is the front line of guest hospitality. Responsible for implementing our guests non-horse activity program.
The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Responsibilities Include:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for all non-horse activities. (skeet shooting, archery, line dancing, crafts, games, etc.)
• Help to set-up, execute, and clean up each activity.
• Facilitate a great guest experience.
• Learn how to do each activity in order to teach the guests.
• Encourage guest to join activities.
• Help other departments during non-active times.
• Help to maintain and clean activity/recreation materials and keep storage room clean and organized.
• Take photos of the guests during the activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Personal requirements
• Self-starter who can lead by example.
• Must have excellent people and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Maintain presentable image around guests.
• Have a first aid and CPR certification.
• Give clear direction and communicate to guests how to participate in activities safely.
• Be engaging and enthusiastic.
• Physically able to be active throughout day.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Special Considerations:

• Having additional skills in archery, fly fishing, skeet shooting, line dancing, yoga, outdoor expertise, crafting, etc. – Enough to be able to teach others.
• Have a love for being outdoors.

Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Pay Range: $18-$20

General Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Maintenance Manager oversee maintenance operations and staff for the ranch, including vehicles, grounds, and lodging. Manage maintenance and repair services that include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, of all ranch property. Oversee the maintenance staff and any vendors that will be on site performing repair work.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable the members of your team.
• When Maintenance Manager is off property, organize and plan all ongoing property maintenance.
• Prioritize all repair needs.
• Lead a team of maintenance staff.
• Keep accurate records of completed work (including receipts, bids, ongoing maintenance schedules).
• Work with vendors involved in ranch maintenance and upkeep.
• Control spending and fix in house when possible.
• Ensure the ranch follows all town, state, and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Self-starter who can lead by example.
• Must have good people and communication skills. Must be able to give clear direction to staff.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 100 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction
• Be flexible in response to current and emergency situations and to shifts in responsibilities and assignments.
• Maintain a presentable image around the guests.
• Have a first aid and CPR certification.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Director of Operations
Pay Range: $20-$26

General Responsibilities:

The Head Chef is responsible for menu design, meal planning, food ordering, organization, and preparation of meals as well as the day-to-day organization, and cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage areas and food preparation and serving equipment. Manage the Cook and Kitchen Staff.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Head Chef Duties:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable the members of your team.
• Design and implement a highly desirable menu for our guests and staff.
• Demonstrate a full commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests.
• Order supplies needed to ensure efficient operation – Receive orders and input into inventory system.
• Implement and utilize resource tracking to purchase more accurately to save on expenses.
• Track food costs throughout the season (per guest/per meal).
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Instruct other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Inventory of food, dishes, equipment, supplies.
• Manage kitchen staff, including schedule and payroll approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Self-starter who can lead by example.
• Ability to handle heavy objects and deliveries.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction.
• Must have good people and communication skills. We need you to communicate directions to staff, so that they can complete tasks properly and safely. We also need you to engage in conversations with the guests.
• Maintain a presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.
• Have a first aid and CPR certification.
• Must have food safety/handling certification.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Head Chef
Pay Range: $18-$20

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for organization and preparation of meals as well as the day-to-day care, organization, and cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage areas and food preparation and serving equipment.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Cook Duties:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable the members of your team.
• Demonstrate a full commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests.
• Order supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Instruct other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Self-starter who can lead by example.
• Ability to handle heavy objects and deliveries.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction.
• Must have good people and communication skills. We also need you to engage in conversations with the guests.
• Maintain presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.
• Have a first aid and CPR certification.
• Must have food safety/handling certification.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Head Chef/Cook
Pay Range: $14-$16

General Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Assistant works with the cooks to ensure the timely preparation of all meals as well of clean-up of all meals.

The Bar W prioritizes safety so operating and acting with safety as a priority is crucial.

Kitchen Assistant Duties:

• Demonstrates a full commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Assist the cooks with food preparation and culinary activities.
• Responsible for front of house set up and take down.
• Responsible for back of house cleaning (dishes, kitchen areas).
• Assist with the preparation, set up and take down of outdoor dining experiences.
• Portray a good example of team work to the guests and other employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Self-starter who can lead by example.
• Ability to handle heavy objects and deliveries.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction.
• Must have good people and communication skills. We also need you to engage in conversations with the guests.
• Maintain presentable image in the kitchen and around guests.
• Have a first aid and CPR certification.
• Must have food safety/handling certification.
• Live by the Bar W core values.

Reports To: Director of Operations
Pay Range: $18-20

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for the oversight of the guest and staff experience at the ranch. Help to create a positive environment for guest and staff experience, seek to connect people into the Bar W Family, and making sure that we do as we say.

Ranch Relations Coordinator Duties:

• Lead and help with guest orientation and tours
● Be a hospitable host to guests
● Communicate to department managers of guest and staff needs or concerns
● Plan and lead staff appreciation events
● Organize opportunities for staff to learn new skills through classes or training
● Coordinate any special staff or guest requests
● Help with shuttling if needed
● Help with activities if needed
● Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

• Good people and communication skills. We need you to communicate directions to staff, so that they can complete tasks properly and safely. We also need you to engage in conversations with the guests.
• Maintain a presentable image around guests.
• Have a First Aid and CPR certification prior to arrival.
• Be a self-starter and team player who can lead by example and capable of providing clear direction to staff, and guests.
• Live by the Bar W core values.