Smith Fork Ranch is an upscale guest ranch in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.  The ranch specializes in fine dining, excellent service, a wine cellar boasting more than 300 labels, and luxurious guest accommodations in the rustic style.  Our main activity offerings are trail riding and fly fishing, with other activities that include hiking, archery, team penning cattle on horseback, and a very active children’s program.  With a capacity of 26-28 guests per week and a staff of approximately 27, SFR employs energetic, hardworking and flexible individuals who understand the main goal is to give guests a wonderful and memorable vacation.

Job description:

The wait staff is responsible for the enjoyment of each dining experience of our guests.  SFR chefs gourmet prepare meals each day, from special local ingredients of Colorado’s North Fork Valley – lamb, beef, game, fish and some of the country’s best fruits and vegetables grown.  A full ranch breakfast is served in the Dinner Bell Cookhouse , and for lunch, each family, group, or individual picks up a picnic basket with their pre-selected lunch items for a picnic at streamside, on a cabin porch or next to a pond.  Dinner is a special event and is served on the pavilion of the old Elk Lodge in full view of the mountains.  Other specialty meals during summer peak season include a breakfast cooked over a campfire during an early morning trail ride and a weekly cookout at a site near the river.  The service and execution of each meal is of utmost importance to the overall guest ranch vacation experience, so superior customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and keen attention to detail are vital to the success of our wait staff.  Wait Staff work morning or evening shift and often have long hours to rest and enjoy in the outdoors.  A typical work week is approximately 60 hours- some weeks more, some weeks less.

Responsibilities include:

• Assure that bar is open & ready for cocktail hour; & hors d’oeuvres on the deck or in the lodge
• Assure that dining room/pavilion and lodge and downstairs bathrooms are kept clean
• Keep wait station and bar areas stocked and clean
• Responsible for set-up-to-clean-up of dining areas for all guest meals
• Responsible for soiled dining linens- making sure they are clean and folded daily
• Set-up for staff meals (in coordination w/kitchen)- making sure beverages are replenished and food is available
• Serve evening meals to guests in the dining room/outdoor pavilion
• Maintain water, lemonade, soft drink, and cookie station for mid-day snacks and beverage consumption
• Buff flatware and glasses and maintenance of dinnerware & serving pieces
• Water flower basket/pot on and around pavilion
• Set-up, restock, and serve (when applicable) weekly buffets, cookouts and special off-ranch meals
• Assure photos are taken for special events or gatherings on deck or on pavilion
• Contribute to the whole guest ranch experience with participation in weekly events such as Staff/Guest luncheon, Saturday night cookout, campfire, and dances, and other special events
• Assist with any ranch chore or activity as needed or directed such as wood cutting, lawn care, driving for off-ranch excursions, washing vehicles, etc.
• Maintain a level of dedication and pride in the work at Smith Fork Ranch by completing each job to the best of your ability
• Be a part of the SFR team-contributing talents, input, and enthusiasm

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Previous dining and/or bar tending experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must wear appropriate SFR clothing during service