320 Guest Ranch
320 Guest Ranch
Currently recruiting for the season from May 1st, 2026 to October 15th, 2026.
The 320 Guest Ranch offers an authentic guest ranch experience to our guests. Homesteaded in 1898 the 320 Ranch looks to provide a Montana experience to our guests in a ranch setting that offers flexibility for the traveler. We strive to provide an authentic western adventure tailored towards modern travel preferences.
Situated in the heart of the Gallatin Valley the ranch is located within the Gallatin National Forest. We are 12 miles from Big Sky and 36 miles from West Yellowstone.
- Location
- Montana
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Year Round
- Staff size
- 20-60
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Dormitory style.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- None
- Internet access
- Good
About 320 Guest Ranch
One of the things that makes the 320 Ranch stand out among other guest ranches is the staff’s friendly, professional, down-home hospitality combined with the warm and historic atmosphere of our classic Western ranch.
We offer 58 modern and comfortable cabin accommodations, ranch activities, and wireless internet. Our ranch is open and staffing year round.
Our authentic Saloon offers relaxation in the after-hours, pool games and more, and our on site restaurant, McGill's, features superb wild game specialties of the house prepared by our Chef. Activities abound with Yellowstone National Park and whitewater rafting just 10 miles down the road, and trail rides, hiking, biking & fly fishing access on the ranch. In the winter, our ranch offers Sleigh Rides and is only about 35 minutes to the Big Sky ski resort! There are lots of outfitters in the area for snowmobile rides and cross country skiing too!
The Employee Experience
Because most of our staff lives and works on the property lifetime friendships are often formed. The work can be hard and long but we are all rowing the same boat to provide our guests with an amazing experience. We also understand that our employees come to Montana to enjoy all that we have to offer so we try to offer limited overtime and be fair with days off so our staff can get out and enjoy all the amazing things this state has to offer!
Ideal Candidate
If you are looking for an amazing job experience in the mountains of Montana, and are self motivated with a strong dedication to honesty, integrity, flexibility, and consideration, we would be very interested in reviewing your application.
Room and Board
Dormitory style housing is available along with some meals. Housing and Meals are provided for a small amount each pay period.
Each Bunkhouse has its own community kitchen and living room. Wranglers share a cookhouse.
Sorry, we do not have housing for families, children, or pets.
The employee housing is smoke free, no smoking allowed in any of the buildings.
Employee Perks
Enjoy the advantages of a guest ranch operation with every day bringing something new and different. If you like people and the outdoors, are looking for the experience of a lifetime, enjoy making new friends, and are not afraid of hard work, then you'll love spending time with us in Montana. You can make full use of the ranch facilities including horse back riding, fishing and hiking on your day off and get to spend a season (or longer!) in the great outdoors.
Some meals are provided and an employee discount can be utilized at our restaurant and gift shop as well.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Due to the ranch being somewhat isolated, many of our staff will drive to the ranch. If you choose to fly in, the Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field in Bozeman, Montana is the closest airport (56 miles). Please let us know ahead of time that you are flying and we will have transportation scheduled to pick you up. If you decide not to have wheels, usually you can hitch a ride with a fellow teammate who is going to town.
For Fun
In the Summer - you have access to countless attractions such as sightseeing in our country’s first National Park – Yellowstone. On ranch, we offer horseback riding, blue ribbon trout fishing, and hiking. In the area, our staff enjoys ATV rides, whitewater rafting, ziplining, river floating, and more!
In the Winter - the ranch offers Sleigh Ride Appetizer rides. In the area, our staff enjoys cross country skiing on trails, snow mobiles , skiing at Big Sky Ski resort, and world class fly fishing.
Current Job Openings
- Works our daily complimentary breakfast buffet refilling the buffet line, clearing plates, and serving guests
- Cleans up the dining room and resets for daily lunch buffet for employees
- Tends to lunch buffet by refilling the buffet line, clearing plates
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be a team player, self motivated, and have a positive attitude. Being a morning person is a plus!
- Culinary background
- At least 2 years of experience working in a kitchen
- Hands on experience with breakfast & dinner
- Knowledge of cooking, prepping & knife work
- History of grill work
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to cook food
- Service oriented attitude and good listening/communication skills
- Baking abilities are helpful
- Culinary background
- Hands on experience with breakfast & dinner
- Knowledge of cooking, prepping & knife work
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to cook scratch food
- Service oriented attitude and good listening/communication skills
- Baking abilities are helpful
- Mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns
- Keeps all public areas free of trash & debris
- May be asked to fell trees and block firewood
- Trim and Maintain bushes, mulch, and landscaping
- Occasionally may be asked to drive guest shuttle to various places around Big Sky
- Assist with luggage delivery and pick up
- May be asked to help with banquet set up and tear down
- Moving picnic tables for events
- Help with set up and tear down of sprinkling systems
- Maintains flower boxes throughout the property
- Maintenance and cleaning of all lawn equipment
- Other duties as assigned
- Pleasant demeanor with ability to smile.
- Ability to handle internal and external clients with high degree of tolerance, diplomacy, and tact.
- Ability to kneel, bend, carry, walk, stoop, climb, and lift items, in addition to possessing manual skills.
- Knowledge of lawn equipment maintenance - especially cleaning mowers, changing blades, oil changes, spark plugs, etc
- Ability to lift 75 lbs
- Knowledge of chainsaw operation a plus; not required
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Assist with general ranch maintenance, separate from the maintenance of the guest lodging side of the ranch.
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Mend fences as needed to ensure the safety and functionality of ranch operations.
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Perform trail maintenance to keep trails clear and safe for activities, including trail rides.
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Flag traffic to ensure safe crossing during trail rides and moving horses on or near roadways.
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Work alongside the horse operations team, assisting with horse-related tasks when required.
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Support with vehicle and equipment maintenance
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Perform various other ranch chores and tasks across departments as assigned by ranch management.
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Experience working around horses (preferred).
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Ability to maintain and operate ranch vehicles and equipment maintenance, familiarity with chainsaws, power tools, hand tools and small engines.
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Truck and trailer experience: 24' goose neck to bumper pull.
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Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions, including working in all types of weather.
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Strong work ethic, reliability, and the flexibility to take on various tasks as needed.
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Experience with basic trail maintenance, fencing, or other outdoor tasks is preferred.
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Excellent communication skills to interact with fellow team members and assist with guest needs when required.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the ranch's needs throughout the season.
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Instruct guests on basic horsemanship, assist guests onto horses, lead them on rides, and converse about the horses, the area, and the ranch.
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Equip horses for trail rides and horse-related activities: grooming, bridling, feeding, doctoring, and tack repair.
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Wrangle and assist in the daily moving of horses to and from pasture in the morning and evening.
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Condition horses in the pre-season, using the ranch’s horsemanship techniques.
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General ranch chores, including fence, trail and building maintenance
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Aid in daily herd health management and identify injuries or wellness issues before choosing horses for activities; assist in basic veterinary care as required.
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Focus on the safety of guests, self, co-workers, and equine while executing daily job duties.
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Help with the departure of rides and assigning horses.
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Carry out all health and safety standards, regulations, and policies.
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Talk with the guests at an elevated level, be aware of their needs, and fulfill special guest requests as directed by management or the guest directly.
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Operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment to support ranch operations.
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Perform various other ranch chores and tasks across departments as assigned by ranch management.
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Further responsibilities as assigned
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Work through late September (preferred)
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Guest ranch wrangling experience.
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Extensive horse care and handling background.
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Knowledge of driving draft horse teams (preferred).
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Truck and stock trailer experience (preferred).
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CPR and first aid certification (required).
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Submit a video showcasing your riding abilities along with your application or resume.
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Valid Driver’s License.
Flyfishing
Fly Casting Instructor
This person staffs our small retail fly shop and also instructs our fly fishing casting lessons on our private stocked pond. This position is hourly. Great position for fly-fishing enthusiast who is not a licensed guide. (We don’t require that as we are not an outfitter and do not take any guided trips on the rivers- only instruction on our private stocked pond!). Great seasonal position - ideally can work through season of June - early October.
Food & Beverage - Front of House
Breakfast Attendant
This position is the face of our dining room for our guests in the morning.
Food & Beverage - Kitchen
Dishwasher
An integral member of our kitchen staff the dishwasher is responsible for ware washing in a very busy kitchen serving breakfast daily along with an ala carte dining room and events in the evening. Requires hard work. Must be a team player and have a great attitude. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Line Cook
Working closely with our chef, daily skills could include proper rotation of product, ability to prep and ensuring quality of meals prepared, sharing line duties as well as working solo, and an all around knowledge of cooking, prepping & knife work. Must be strong on the grill and sauté. A flexible schedule is also a must as you have the potential to work morning and/or evening shifts.
Job Requirements:
Prep Cook
Working closely with our chef, daily skills could include proper rotation of product, ability to prep from lists and recipes, working solo, and an all around knowledge of cooking, prepping & knife work. We are a 100% scratch kitchen so must know how to cook scratch food. A flexible schedule is also a must as you have the potential to work morning and/or evening shifts.
Job Requirements:
Guest Services
Customer Service Agent
Our customer service agent is the first person that guests will meet when arriving at 320 Ranch. They are a key member of the hospitality team here. It is their responsibility to greet guests, assist with the check in process, register the guests, let them know about on-ranch activities and amenities. Customer Service Agents are also responsible for verifying credit cards, balancing accounts, and securing payment for any on-ranch activities or room charges. Customer Service Agents will need to have a working knowledge of how to operate a PC, and will use a reservation software daily to take new reservations, change existing reservations, and occasionally cancel reservations.
Customer Service Agents are also a key part of the team by providing guests with knowledge about the area. We encourage our agents to get out and explore Big Sky and Yellowstone!
Maintenance
Groundskeeper
The 320 Ranch is a large campus including 320 acres and over 90 buildings that include guest cabins, common areas, meeting spaces, a restaurant and dining room, employee housing and more. The maintenance and groundskeeping crew are an integral part of the team that help maintain guest satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Wrangler / Barn
General Ranch Hand
General Ranch Hand
Join the team at 320 Guest Ranch, located in the stunning Gallatin Canyon between Big Sky, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park, surrounded by the scenic Custer-Gallatin National Forest. As a General Ranch Hand, you will play an essential role in supporting the daily operations of the ranch, particularly with horse operations and ranch maintenance tasks. This position presents a diverse range of responsibilities and the chance to be part of a hardworking team in one of Montana’s most beautiful environments.
Job Duties Include:
Key Qualifications:
Additional Requirements:
Application Requirement:
Submit your resume detailing your relevant experience. A video showcasing relevant skills, such as horse handling or equipment operation, is encouraged but not required.
Wrangler
Overview:
Join the 320 Guest Ranch, surrounded by the scenic Custer-Gallatin National Forest and located in the Gallatin Canyon between Big Sky, Montana, and Yellowstone National Park. Wranglers lead one-hour, two-hour, and half-day trail rides, providing guests with unforgettable experiences while caring for horses and ensuring safety.
Job Duties include:
Key Qualifications:
Application Requirement:
How to Apply
Please complete our online application.
All applicants are required to comply with I-9 employment eligibility requirements.
Contact Info
- Bethany Melson
- office@320ranch.com
- (406) 995-4283
- www.320ranch.com
