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Job Description

Job Description

Range Montana Hospitality Team - Under the Big Sky Festival- July 17th, 18th, 19th 2026

Location: Whitefish, MT (Under the Big Sky Festival grounds)
Type: Temporary / Event-Based
Compensation: All positions are tipped (hourly + tips; role dependent)
Minimum Availability Required: July 17, 18, and 19
Open Roles: Line Cooks 

Overview

We’re hiring an energetic, hospitality-first team for Under the Big Sky Festival to help us showcase Range Montana Wagyu—locally raised, Montana-grown beef served with pride. This is a fast-paced festival environment where the guest experience matters: friendly, sharp, clean execution, and team-first attitudes.

You’ll be part of a crew representing Range on one of the biggest weekends of the year—helping introduce guests to our Wagyu, telling the story, and delivering a memorable food experience.

What We’re Looking For

• High standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and teamwork
• People who can move fast, communicate clearly, and keep a great attitude
• Comfortable working in a busy outdoor event environment
• Pride in representing a Montana product and community brand
• Loves music and thrives in a high-energy festival environment

Minimum Availability Requirement (All Roles)

Applicants must be available July 17, 18, and 19 (minimum).
Additional prep, load-in, or breakdown shifts may be available before/after these dates depending on role.

Role Details

1) Festival Culinary Team — Line Cook / Prep Cook (Tipped Event Role)

Overview
Join our festival culinary team supporting high-volume service for VIP and/or festival food operations. You’ll work with a tight crew executing clean, consistent food with speed and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep and line service to spec in a high-volume environment
• Maintain food safety, labeling, temps, sanitation, and station organization
• Communicate clearly with chefs and teammates during service
• Support load-in, setup, breakdown, and end-of-shift cleaning
• Keep composure and quality under pressure

Requirements

• Previous BOH experience (line or prep); event/festival experience a plus
• Knife skills and ability to follow specs and systems
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 40–60 lbs
• Food safety knowledge and clean working habits
• Reliable transportation and on-time arrival

2) Festival FOH — Server / Hospitality Runner (Tipped Event Role)

Overview
We’re hiring servers and hospitality team members to deliver friendly, fast, polished service during one of the busiest weekends of the year. This role is for people who can move, communicate, and keep a great attitude all day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent guest-facing hospitality in a high-energy environment
• Run food and beverages quickly and accurately; assist with guest needs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Support POS and/or cashless transactions as assigned
• Work as a team: communicate, reset, restock, and stay ahead of the rush
• Participate in setup/load-in and breakdown/pack-out as scheduled

Requirements

• Prior FOH experience preferred (restaurant, catering, events)
• Strong communication, positive attitude, and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to be on your feet for long shifts and lift 25–40 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
• Reliable transportation and punctuality

General Requirements (All Roles)

• Minimum availability required: July 17, 18, and 19
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and a team-first mindset
• Able to work long shifts on your feet and assist with setup/breakdown as scheduled
• Comfortable working outdoors (sun, wind, rain, heat)
• Excited to represent Range Montana Wagyu and deliver warm, welcoming hospitality

RANGETM is a brand founded in 2021 by three ranching families in Northwestern Montana. Our company typifies the spirit of Montana through our ranching, our beef, and our own style of living. We share a passion for this place because of all it represents: the Western heritage, the great outdoors, and a lifestyle that’s unlike anything else, or anywhere else. Montana is known as “the last best place” for a reason, and we’re proud to share “why.” Our business is ranching, our product is beef, and our style of living is purely Montana.

Company Description

RANGETM is a brand founded in 2021 by three ranching families in Northwestern Montana. Our company typifies the spirit of Montana through our ranching, our beef, and our own style of living. We share a passion for this place because of all it represents: the Western heritage, the great outdoors, and a lifestyle that’s unlike anything else, or anywhere else. Montana is known as “the last best place” for a reason, and we’re proud to share “why.” Our business is ranching, our product is beef, and our style of living is purely Montana.