- Wages/Pay
- $2,500.00 - $3,500.00 / month + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 20, 2026
Buffalo Creek Ranch is seeking a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented team member to help deliver exceptional guest experiences at our fly-fishing lodge during the summer season and our big-game hunting operation in the fall. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hospitality, the outdoors, and working in a small, welcoming team environment.
On-site housing included 🏔️
About Buffalo Creek Ranch
Buffalo Creek Ranch is located near Rand, Colorado, in North Park — one of the most scenic and wildlife-rich valleys in the state.
We host small groups of guests for:
Fly fishing trips (June–early September)
Big-game hunting adventures (September–mid-November)
Guests typically stay 4–5 days, allowing us to provide a relaxed, high-quality lodge experience focused on personal service and authentic Western hospitality.
Learn more:
buffalocreek.com
Position: Lodge Hospitality & Housekeeping
This role is central to creating a welcoming, comfortable stay for our guests.
Responsibilities
Daily lodge housekeeping and guest room turnover
Laundry and linen management
Dining room setup and meal service assistance
Maintaining clean and inviting common areas
Preparing guest cabins and ranch facilities
Supporting overall lodge operations during guest stays
Assisting with preparation between guest groups
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with people
Takes pride in keeping spaces clean and organized
Works well independently
Pays attention to detail
Brings a positive attitude to a small team environment
Appreciates a quieter, remote mountain setting
Previous hospitality or housekeeping experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
Compensation & Perks
Competitive seasonal pay (based on experience)
Gratuities from guests
Private on-site housing provided
Live and work on a scenic 10,000-acre ranch
Access to hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and mountain recreation
Opportunity for returning seasonal employment
Season Dates
Start: Early May 2026
End: Mid-November 2026
(Flexible depending on availability)Location Snapshot 📍
Buffalo Creek Ranch sits in North Park, Colorado, approximately:
60 miles from Steamboat Springs
100 miles from Fort Collins
Near the Wyoming border
This is a remote mountain ranch setting, ideal for applicants who enjoy wide-open spaces and outdoor living.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please send the following to both emails:
Resume
Short introduction about yourself and your experience
References (if available)
Email: buffalocreekoffice@gmail.com
Subject: Buffalo Creek Ranch Hospitality Position 2026
Contact Info
- John Ziegman
- john@buffalocreek.com
- (970) 723-4045
- www.buffalocreek.com
Buffalo Creek Ranch
Buffalo Creek Ranch is the headquarters of a ranching and outfitting family located in the beautiful North Park (Jackson County) area of Northern Colorado. Here on the ranch, we grow high-quality mountain meadow hay. Buffalo Creek Outfitters is our operation's outfitting branch, which offers hunting and fly fishing at our Lodge.
- Location
- Colorado
- Season
- Summer and Fall
- Staff size
- 15
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Housing is provided in one of our on-site ranch houses.
- Family housing available
- Yes
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
