Ranch Sous Chef - Summer 2026

Week after week, our guests and team members rave about the food at Red Horse Mountain Ranch and our wonderful Chefs make it all happen! They are part of a small team that works closely together to consistently produce really good food. The main responsibility of the Sous Chef is to provide our guests with nutritional, well-prepared meals in a courteous manner. Our Sous Chef is well versed in a variety of cuisines, cooking methods, and special diets so as to provide our guests with the best culinary experiences possible. They should display attention to detail and take pride in the presentation of all aspects of the meals, plated or buffet, from the main entrée to the smallest condiment. They are able to humbly accept both praise and criticism from staff and guests.

You have to enjoy cooking, teaching, and moving quickly to do well in this role. You will thrive if you bring a great attitude, ready to learn more about world-class hospitality. Led by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard as you grow, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.

What Your Day Will Look Like:
Prepare the Meals

• Determine proper amounts of food to prepare given our guest counts

• Produce high quality dishes in both taste and appearance

• Prepare meals to accommodate all special requests and dietary needs

• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently so that meals are served on time

• AM Sous Chef prepares breakfast (both buffet and to-order) and buffet lunch for up to 90 guests and staff

• PM Sous Chef prepares appetizers and dinner (both buffet and plated) for up to 90 guests and staff

Lead the Kitchen Team Members

• Fill in for the Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation and managing kitchen team members, when necessary

• Train kitchen team members on the preparation and arrangement per the current menu

• Be the example of how you want your team members to be

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests, respond professionally to any guest concerns

Food Safety and Sanitation

• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food items

• Maintain the sanitary condition of the kitchen. This includes washing and storing dishes, sweeping and mopping, taking out garbage, restocking inventory, and general cleaning and organizing.

• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulation and safety standards

Other Things to Expect

• Attend ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you can become a successful team member.

• Complete assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy. This is another key way to have a great summer and be successful here… being a kind and courteous roommate!

• Help in other departments (such as Saturday cabin cleaning) because everyone helps each other here. The people who have the best summers at our ranch are the ones who get to know the folks and duties in the other departments. They not only make new friends, but also learn to appreciate the hard work everyone is doing.

• Yes, you get 2 days off a week here because we definitely value ME time! Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.

• Participate in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - This. Is. So. Fun. Your kindness and creativity will shine here! We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week!

• Must be able to work early to mid-May through early October

• Physically fit and capable of all Sous Chef duties

• Prefer 3 years of experience in food preparation, cooking a variety of food items using a variety of cooking methods

• Prefer 1 year experience in cooking for special dietary requirements

• Must demonstrate safe cooking practices

• Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-50 hours/week.

• Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leaders

• Familiar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!

• Ok with a 10 minute drive to get cell phone reception or having to use a land phone (Gasp! What’s a land phone!?) to make a phone call while on the ranch….training provided.

• Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relations

• Be willing to help in other departments as needed

• Be able to laugh and have fun!

• Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.

• Hold a valid drivers license

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Idaho Food Handler Permit