Chef / Lead Line Cook

Historic Little Missouri Saloon & AmericInn Hotel; Medora (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be available

Meals/discounts

Tips/bonus potential

Job summary

Little Missouri Saloon in Medora, ND is seeking a reliable cook to join a high-energy kitchen. You will handle grill, sauté, and flat-top stations, executing a menu of steaks, burgers, flatbreads, and western favorites. The role emphasizes consistency, cleanliness, speed, and teamwork in a busy setting.

Expect a competitive hourly wage DOE with tips/bonus potential, and housing may be available. Join a destination spot known for live music, great energy, and summer volume.

Qualifications

• Experienced restaurant professional
• Can stay cool under pressure
• Shows up on time and works hard
• Positive attitude, team mindset

Responsibilities

• Handle grill, sauté, and flat-top in a high-volume setting
• Execute a menu of steaks, burgers, flatbreads, and western favorites
• Keep food consistent, clean, and fast
• Work as part of a tight, no-drama team

Job description

Join the crew at the Little Missouri Saloon—a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen in one of the most unique destinations in the country.

Located at the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Parkand next to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Medora draws visitors from all over the U.S.—and our kitchen stays busy. If you like volume, teamwork, and the kind of shifts that fly by, you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working cook who can:

• Handle grill, sauté, and flat-top in a high-volume setting
• Execute a menu of steaks, burgers, flatbreads, and western favorites
• Keep food consistent, clean, and fast
• Work as part of a tight, no-drama team

What Makes This Job Different

• Real-deal summer volume (you’ll get fast, good)
• Creative input welcomed (specials, menu ideas)
• Live music + packed nights = great energy
• Work in a place people travel across the country to see

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly wage (DOE)
• Tips / bonus potential
• Housing may be available
• Meals/discounts

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced restaurant professional
• Can stay cool under pressure
• Shows up on time and works hard
• Positive attitude, team mindset

Why Medora?

• Badlands scenery
• Hiking, wildlife, and open space
• Small town, big personality
• Gateway to one of America’s best national parks

Bottom Line

This isn’t a quiet kitchen job.
It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s the kind of place that makes you better.