CMR - Junior Sous Chef (Summer 2026) at Crazy Mountain Ranch – Clyde Park, Montana

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a private membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food, and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special.

Position Summary

The Jr. Sous Chef is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including effective leadership, excellent customer service skills and supervision of department requirements and standards.

This position will assist in managing the line and ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. They will have the opportunity to learn skill sets such as mentoring staff and additional technical skills along with creating new dishes with the Chefs. Under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Chef, Jr. Sous will learn and refine their own mentoring style, understand and facilitate training, and discipline staff (line cooks, prep cooks, etc.).

*Housing is available upon request. Rent and deposit required*

The Summer Season is May - October 31st

We’re seeking hands-on chefs with private club or high-end hospitality experience who take pride in consistency, teamwork, and execution. The ideal candidate is passionate about their craft, dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments with high standards. This role is for self-starters who work clean, fast, and uphold high standards across banquets and à la carte service.

Job Duties

• Ensure opening and or closing duties are met, complete walk through of kitchen checking low boys, walk-ins, sinks, lines, counter tops etc. are cleaned from the night before or before leaving the night after service.
• Doing a complete line check of each station before service to make sure all prep is completed and is done correctly.
• Be able to work all aspects of the kitchen efficiently.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a positive working environment.
• Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met.
• Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.
• Working with the F&B Management team on menu creations and daily specials.
• Support staffing needs for BOH open positions.
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Clean cooking stations and equipment to help expedite service

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Treat Members, guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Maintain privacy of our Members at all time.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers and directors.
• Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner.
• Project a favorable image of Crazy Mountain Ranch to Members and guests at all times.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Assist with monthly end inventory.
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Ensure that each Member and guest receives outstanding service in a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Member and guest, maintaining outstanding service standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.
• Empowered to guarantee total Member satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our Members at all times, take pride in representing Crazy Mountain Ranch professionally with our Members and guests and assure that all transactions are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
• Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for team members, Members, and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency, seek medical attention if necessary and contact the General Manager or Human Resources immediately.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all Crazy Mountain Ranch team members to foster and promote a positive working environment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training or job-related course work.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Cook/Line Cook in a resort or club setting.
• Formal Culinary Training preferred.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Basic Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Complimentary meal per shift
• Optional Health Benefit for Seasonal Employees
• 401K eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Discounted employee housing
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice
• End of Season Employee Celebration
• Transportation available to nearby Clyde Park/Livingston

Lone Mountain Land Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training