Brush Creek Ranch is a luxury guest ranch in the Snowy Range mountains of Wyoming — and The Cheyenne Club is where our culinary program reaches its highest expression. We're looking for a Chef de Cuisine who is ready to lead a world-class fine dining kitchen, develop a talented culinary team, and bring a genuine passion for seasonal, locally inspired cuisine to one of the most extraordinary ranch resort settings in the American West.
This role reports to our Executive Chef and offers a compensation package designed to attract the best: $95,000–$100,000 base salary, a 10% end-of-season guaranteed bonus, subsidized on-site housing, and three free meals per day. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
The Opportunity
Lead The Cheyenne Club — Brush Creek Ranch's signature fine dining restaurant — with full ownership of culinary operations, seasonal menu development, and kitchen team performance
Work directly with The Farm at Brush Creek Ranch — our on-site greenhouse, goat dairy, creamery, and artisan bakery — to build a truly authentic farm-to-table culinary program
Execute signature culinary events, private ranch dinners, and immersive guest programming in one of Wyoming's most celebrated luxury ranch environments
Develop and mentor a dedicated culinary team in a supportive, craft-focused kitchen culture
Build a long-term culinary career within the White Lodging luxury ranch and hotel network
Ideal Candidate
5+ years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury restaurants, destination resorts, private clubs, or fine dining environments
Experience at a Relais & Châteaux, Forbes-rated, or comparable luxury property strongly preferred
Seasonal menu development and farm-to-table sourcing experience — a genuine passion for ingredient-driven cuisine
A culinary leader who is as comfortable mentoring a junior cook as executing a private dinner for discerning ranch guests
Ready to embrace the Wyoming ranch lifestyle — the land, the seasons, and a quality of life that's genuinely hard to find anywhere else
Compensation & Benefits
$95,000–$100,000 base salary
10% end-of-season guaranteed bonus
Subsidized on-site housing
3 free meals per day
Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
401(k) with company match after 1 month
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
Unlimited referral bonuses
Access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing on neighboring national forest land
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
Growth opportunities across our luxury ranch and hotel network