Stehekin Valley Ranch Employee Information - Policies and Procedures

What We Expect From You

We expect our staff to work hard with enthusiasm and a desire to get the job done right the first time. We delight in a member of the team who “owns” his or her job, and with the proper attitude you will have a lot of fun. During your free time you are welcome to participate in ranch activities such as riding, rafting, hiking, fishing, etc. Remember, though, this is not your summer vacation, it can be strenuous work.

Our staff is very important to us and to succeed we must work together as a team with one goal in mind: to provide the best experience possible for our guests. Living and working together is not easy but if everybody is pulling there own weight it can truly be a joyful time. Because we work and live so closely we all are required to observe certain policies.
Stehekin Valley Ranch is our home and for the time you will be working here it is your home too. We enjoy sharing our home and our way of life with our guests as well as our employees. Every “home” has a culture and we hope that while you are here you will respect and attempt to enhance ours. It is not our job to change you but rather to get you to see that you may need to adapt for a time to fit in with surroundings that may be new for you. Like any other team we must have a set of rules if we are to interact efficiently and without chaos. There are many strategies for playing every game but we hope that we can agree to a basic set and that we will respect the coaches decisions. Input and ideas are helpful and constructive however if done in the proper manner and spirit.

 Availability

First consideration is given to employees who can stay from June 13th thru September 30th. We are willing to work with your scheduling needs however so let us know if you are not available for the whole season we may be able to accommodate.

Punctuality

We have a very strong work ethic and expect the same from you. We depend on you getting to work on time. If you are late it creates a hardship on your co-workers and compromises the quality of service for our guests.

 Appearance

As Stehekin Valley Ranch staff you are in constant contact with our guests even while off duty. We encourage you to interact with them and therefore good social skills, table manners, and a neat and clean appearance are necessary.
Makeup, jewelry on women and perfume must be conservative and in keeping with attire. No jewelry will be worn in body piercing, accept ears. Tattoos shall be covered.

 Attire
Acceptable clothing would include jeans, or pants, or skirts; shirts which do not carry a message and shoes or boots. Keep in mind we are a western guest ranch. Western style apparel is always fitting, but not always mandatory. The following are not acceptable while on duty: shorts, sleeveless shirts, sandals, torn or patched clothing or sweat pants. Clothes must be neat and clean with shirttails tucked in. Hairstyles must be neat, clean, and well groomed at all times. Men’s hair length shall not fall below their collar and we only allow neat and trimmed beards and mustaches. If you did not arrive with a beard or mustache do not plan on growing one while you are here. Women with long hair will be required to perform proper hair management while in food service areas.

Noise and Conduct
It is important to be considerate of others and their privacy. Radios and walkmans are not allowed on the job. It is impossible to interact while wearing headphones and noise generally interferes with what people are here for which is peace and quiet.
If you are the type of person who thinks life is one big party then Stehekin is probably not for you. Drug use or alcohol use is not permitted or tolerated. Smokers do not generally fit in well with our goals or clientele.