V6 Ranch California Central Coast Dude Ranch Guest Ranch Cattle Drives Cowboy School

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Careers

We’re proud that the V6 Ranch has become a big family of guests and staff alike. We like to say, “It’s a lifestyle, not a job.” For these reasons it is paramount that we employ extremely friendly, self-motivated people who are passionate about this way of life.

As employers we do whatever we can to ensure that our staff enjoy the lifestyle and build skills in whatever field interests them. We are a creative, tight-knit team in a fun and growing industry.

V6 Ranch California Central Coast Dude Ranch Guest Ranch Cattle Drives Cowboy School

Current positions

Parkfield cafe server

We are looking for an experienced part-time server to take and deliver orders at the Parkfield Cafe. The ideal candidate will be friendly and personable with some restaurant experience. Must be 18 or older.

    • Taking and delivering food and drink orders

    • Clearing and cleaning tables

    • Prepping side salads & desserts

    • Selling gift shop items

    • Checking guests into the Parkfield Lodge

    • Assisting other staff members when necessary

    • Answering customer questions about the Parkfield Cafe, Parkfield & the V6 Ranch

    • Handle cash transactions and process payments

    • Salary: $16/per hour plus tips

    • Opportunity to explore the V6 Ranch and ride horses when available

    • Opportunity to expand role into other areas of interest

Lodging attendant

We are looking for a full-time or part time Lodging Attendant to assist with housekeeping and landscaping in the Parkfield Lodge and on the V6 Ranch. Must be self motivated, hard working, have a strong attention to detail and be friendly to guests and co-workers.

    • Cleaning rooms at the Parkfield Lodge & Blue Oak Camp

    • Landscaping at the Parkfield Lodge & Cafe

    • Assisting in cleaning the Parkfield Cafe

    • Potential to expand role into other areas of the business based on interest

  • Inquire for compensation.

    Housing provided when available.

    Opportunity to explore the V6 Ranch and horseback ride when available.

    Opportunity to expand role into other areas of interest.

V6 Ranch California Central Coast Dude Ranch Guest Ranch Cattle Drives Cowboy School Internship

internship

Learn a wide variety of ranch skills as a V6 Ranch internship! Interns will have the opportunity to develop skills in their specific area of interest. However life on a ranch means you have to be a jack of all trades. All interns will be expected to be a team player and open to working in different areas each day.

  • Learn by doing with the V6 Ranch Team. Potential areas to focus on:

    • Horseback riding & horsemanship

    • Day to day ranch operations and skills

      • Feeding animals

      • Working with cattle

      • Grassland management

      • Fence building

      • Equipment repairs

      • Maintenance of ranch infrastructure

    • Day to day restaurant, lodge, & gift shop operations

    • Tour operations

    • Catering

    • Pistachio farming

    • Bee keeping

    • Woodworking

    • And much more.

  • This is an unpaid position. Positions are available on a full time, part time, or seasonal schedule. This position can be flexible. When available we can provide housing.

We are not currently hiring wranglers as our wranglers are all family members and close friends who are familiar with the ranch.

The best way to get wrangling experience on the V6 Ranch is through our internship program.