Come live, work and explore in Yellowstone's back yard!
Crooked Creek is a guest ranch just outside of Dubois, Wyoming. We have 17 cabins for guests to stay in along with a bar and restaurant where guests and the public are welcome to dine. The opportunities for someone to experience all the west has to offer is right at their fingertips, and we have a very welcoming environment and a small community that starts to feel like family.
Nestled in the Wind River mountain range just outside of Dubois, WY. National forest is 1/2 mile from us and Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole are all about a 70 mile drive from us.
About Crooked Creek
Crooked Creek is a hidden gem located in the Wind River Mountains just 15 miles outside of Dubois, WY. It was built in 1997 with 17 cabins, a bar and restaurant, and an office/general store. The views from our property are incredible and we are just moments away from the Shoshone National Forest which offers so much for the outdoor enthusiast. Horseback riding, ATV and side-by-side riding, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, flyfishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are just a few examples of the possibilities the forest offers.
The entrance to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons requires some travel but, the trip is breathtaking in summer and winter. From our location to the south entrance of Yellowstone is 78 miles and the entrance to Grand Teton National Park is 49 miles. World-famous Jackson Hole, known for its beautiful valley and mountain views as well as world class ski resorts is 81 miles from us.
Crooked Creek is in the perfect location for any outdoor enthusiasts who want to be near the parks and enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer without the hustle and bustle you'd find closer to the parks.
The Employee Experience
Crooked Creek is a family owned business where the owners care about the employee experience as well as the business maintaining and building a good reputation and being successful. At peak season 20 employees is ideal. We pride ourselves on not having a corporate structure and being approachable to our employees. You'll even see the owner's help where help is needed more times than not! Mike can often be found in the kitchen doing the dishes!
Along with the family oriented atmosphere, you'll be living in one of the most amazing places in the West. We are just two miles from the entrance to the Shoshone National Forest where you'll find an abundance of possibilities for outdoor activities along with the chance to see wildlife such as elk, moose, bears, fox, deer, wolves, etc. in their own element and we can't forget to mention the incredible views from pretty much anywhere you look.
40 hours a week is our goal, with two days off. We try to make those two days off consecutively but, it is the hospitality industry and it can be pretty unpredictable at times. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the hourly wage. Housing is provided for employees, some single rooms, and a couple dorm style situations. We also have a generous meal plan, if the employee works they get a meal valued at $20.00 and during their time off employees receive 35% off.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who will appreciate the outdoors and the opportunity they have been given. We want to have folks who truly love being here and want to make the best out of their time here with us. Individuals who are mature, self-motivated, takes pride in their work, has integrity, and respect for themselves, our guests, their co-workers, and their employer is greatly valued. The job requires commitment and a positive attitude. We like to work as a team and there may be times when something is asked of you that might not be in your job description, we need someone who is willing to work hard and sometimes get out of your comfort zone.
Our peak seasons are from December 15th - March 31st and May 15th to the beginning of October.
We are currently looking for summer help but, will also start looking for winter help in the coming months. Please feel free to send in applications for the winter season as well.
Room and Board
Room and board are included with employment, there is no fee. That is subject to change but, there will be notice. There are some single-occupant rooms with private bathrooms and there are a couple dorm style shared spaces with a shared bathroom. We do have a meal plan for our employees that is a meal valued at $20 if they work that day, if they did not work they get 35% off all other meals.
Employee Perks
There are some companies in town that do offer end-of-season discounts to employees in the area such as a rafting company, a machine rental company, and a fly fishing outfitter. We offer employees 35% of the merchandise in the store as well as food at the restaurant. If the employee is over 21 years old they also get a shift drink on the house at the end of their shift.
Getting Here and Getting Around
We recommend a personal vehicle although it is not required. The closest town is 15 miles away and there is not public transportation in our area. If employees would like to visit parks on their time off they are between 50 and 80 miles from our location. The work site is on the same property as the employee housing so work is within walking distance. Initial transport can be arranged to and from the property, the closest airports are in Jackson, WY or Riverton, WY.
For Fun
There is so much that can be done in our area, especially outdoor activities; hiking, biking, fishing, water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, photography, stargazing (sometimes of the year the northern lights can be seen!) Native American historical sites, military museum, big horn sheep museum, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and rock hounding, among many other activities in Dubois as well as being so close to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
How to Apply
Email crookedcreekguestranch@gmail.com with a resume attached and in the subject line include what you are applying for as well as NEW APPLICANT.