Careers at Pheasant Bonanza
Join our team and be part of a professional hunting operation built around service, experience, and a passion for the outdoors.
Current Opportunities
We are currently hiring for select positions at Pheasant Bonanza. Our team is built on a passion for the outdoors, strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for every guest who visits our property.
If you are interested in joining our team, please review the available positions below and submit your resume to Trent@pheasantbonanza.com.
Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Tekamah, Nebraska
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Overview
The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager leads the food and beverage operation at Pheasant Bonanza, creating exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. This hands-on leadership role combines culinary creativity, hospitality, organization, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and guest service.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all food and beverage operations
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner for lodge guests
- Develop menus and maintain food quality standards
- Manage food and beverage inventory and budgets
- Supervise and support kitchen and food service staff
- Schedule bartenders, breakfast staff, and dishwashers during hunting season
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, bar, and storage areas
- Assist with hiring and training seasonal food and beverage staff
- Step in wherever needed to ensure smooth daily operations
Qualifications
- Experience in culinary arts, hospitality, restaurant management, or bartending preferred
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and cleanliness standards
- Self-motivated with a hands-on approach to daily operations
- Ability to multitask and work flexible hours, including most weekends during hunting season
- Experience cooking wild game and an interest in hunting, dogs, or lodge-style hospitality is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $45,000–$67,000, based on experience
- Paid time off
- Employee perks related to Pheasant Bonanza services
Operations Manager & Guide
Location: Tekamah, Nebraska
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Overview
The Operations Manager & Guide plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of Pheasant Bonanza, supporting everything from facility maintenance and land management to guest experience and guided hunts. This position combines hands-on outdoor work with customer interaction and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations, grounds, and facility upkeep
- Perform maintenance on buildings, equipment, and property
- Assist with land management, farming, and bird operations
- Prepare and guide upland, waterfowl, turkey, and deer hunts
- Support guest experience including check-in, scheduling, and airport pickups
- Assist with events, leagues, and corporate outings
- Manage inventory and assist with pro shop and office operations
- Maintain safety standards in the field and across all activities
Qualifications
- Experience in hunting, shooting sports, or outdoor operations preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on work
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors year-round and on weekends/holidays
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to hunting, shooting, and training facilities
Shooting Sports Manager & Guide
Location: Tekamah, Nebraska
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Overview
The Shooting Sports Manager & Guide oversees all shooting sports operations at Pheasant Bonanza, ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and high-quality experience for members and guests. This role manages the sporting clays course, 5-stand, trap, skeet, and rifle and pistol ranges while also supporting guided hunts and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of all shooting sports facilities
- Maintain and repair range equipment and target systems
- Oversee scheduling of leagues, events, and shooting activities
- Provide instruction or coordinate lessons for shooters
- Prepare and guide upland, waterfowl, turkey, and deer hunts
- Manage inventory for targets and shooting operations
- Ensure all safety protocols and range standards are followed
- Support events, corporate outings, and member engagement
Qualifications
- Experience with clay shooting disciplines preferred
- Knowledge of range equipment and shooting operations is a plus
- Strong leadership and customer service skills
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on work capability
- Ability to organize events and manage small teams
- Willingness to work outdoors year-round and on weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to hunting, shooting, and training facilities
Apply Today
Have questions or ready to apply? Send your resume to us at trent@pheasantbonanza.com and our team will be in touch.