Sweet Grass Ranch, a remote family guest ranch outside Big Timber, Montana, is hiring one chef for its summer 2027 season, which runs from around June 1 into late September. The chef splits time between cooking alongside the ranch’s head chef and running meals independently. The ranch wants someone with cooking experience, stamina and a positive attitude, and First Aid and CPR certification must be in hand before starting. Staff are paid a monthly salary plus a share of the guest gratuity pool; the posting does not give the dollar amount. Living on the ranch with room and board is required because the nearest town is about 40 miles away. Apply by sending a resume, cover letter and references as described on the ranch’s jobs page.
| Pay | Monthly salary plus share of gratuity pool (amount not stated) |
|---|---|
| Typical Dude Ranch Pay | $18/hr median across 7 WildWork listings that post pay |
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Big Timber, Montana |
| Job Type | Dude Ranch |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on the employer’s own site, checked Oct 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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