Chef

Wyoming High Country Lodge; Lovell (WY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Meals included

Pets allowed

Laundry

Wi-Fi included

Job summary

Wyoming High Country Lodge in the Bighorn Mountains seeks a skilled Chef/Lodge professional for a full-time, seasonal role (Dec 2026 – Apr 1, 2027). Lead the kitchen, plan menus, order food, manage budget, and prepare upscale casual meals for 20–30 guests in a remote alpine setting.

You’ll work with a small team, assist with lodge operations, guest interactions, check-ins, reservations, and dining room upkeep.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or strong culinary background.
• Experience with menu planning, food ordering, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and SERV Safe certification.
• Previous hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Friendly, energetic, customer service–oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Physically fit and able to be on your feet for most of the day.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Preparing breakfast and dinner (5:30am–9:30am and 4:00pm–7:30pm).
• Preparing sandwiches for guest lunches during breakfast prep (approx. 45 minutes).
• Menu planning, food ordering, and maintaining organized food storage.
• Managing all aspects of kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, and food safety.
• Accommodating dietary restrictions.
• Assisting with guest services including check-in/check-out, reservations, and communication via phone/email.
• Maintaining cleanliness of main dining room after meals are served.

Skills

Chef experience

Menu planning

Food ordering

Budgeting

SERV Safe

Hospitality experience

Time management

Customer service

Independence

Physical fitness

Job description

Beautiful vacation lodge high up in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming seeking a skilled and adaptable Chef/Lodge Professional!

We are a somewhat small venue able to host between 20 and 30 guests at a time. Our main clientele are off-road riders, hikers, fishermen, and hunters. We are looking for a full-time, seasonal (late December 2026 – April 1st, 2027) Chef/Lodge team member to join our crew.

Our lodge is situated in a high alpine meadow 9,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by wildflowers, trout streams, moose, hiking trails, and nearby waterfalls—a truly remote paradise, with the nearest town of Lovell about a 45-minute drive away.

This is a multi-faceted role that combines culinary leadership with general lodge operations. The primary responsibility is managing all aspects of the kitchen, including menu planning, food ordering (Sysco as well as local grocery stores), budgeting, and preparing upscale casual meals for guests. This position requires working directly with our kitchen manager to keep the kitchen organized and operations running smoothly. You will also assist with general lodge duties such as cleaning the main dining room after meals, guest interactions, and supporting front desk operations when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing breakfast and dinner (standard times: 5:30am–9:30am and 4:00pm–7:30pm)

• Preparing sandwiches for guest lunches during breakfast prep (approx. 45 minutes)

• Menu planning, food ordering, and maintaining organized food storage

• Managing all aspects of kitchen cleanliness, dishwashing, and food safety

• Accommodating dietary restrictions

• Assisting with guest services including check-in/check-out, reservations, and communication via phone/email

• Maintaining cleanliness of main dining room after meals are served

This is not a 9–5 job. Peak season can require long days, balanced with time off during the week to explore the surrounding Bighorn National Forest. You will be working closely with a small team in a remote setting, so independence, flexibility, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a chef or strong culinary background (required)

• Experience with menu planning, food ordering, and budgeting

• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and food safety practices (SERV Safe certification required)

• Previous hospitality experience strongly preferred

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Friendly, energetic, customer service–oriented attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Physically fit and able to be on your feet for most of the day

• Must have a reliable personal vehicle (a company vehicle is available for lodge errands)

Compensation & Perks:

• Salary: $2,000–$2,500/month based on experience, plus a share of gratuities

• Onsite housing provided (cabin with private bathroom)

• Pets allowed (within reason)

• Meals included when serving guests

• Laundry and Wi-Fi included

• Start date: Mid-December 2026 (flexible)

If you’re someone who takes pride in your work and enjoys living in a remote, beautiful setting, we’d love to hear from you.