Property Description Grand Hotel, located on historic Mackinac Island, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-renowned, five-star hotel that offers exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests. With positions available in hospitality, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts timeless elegance, breathtaking views, and a unique island experience, creating a one-of-a-kind work environment. As a member of the Grand Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide impeccable service to our guests, work in a picturesque setting, and be a part of a rich heritage that spans over a century. Join us in delivering legendary hospitality and become a valued member of our team at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! Overview This is a seasonal Position from April thru October 2025. On island basic housing and meals provided at $19/day. Join our team as an Assistant Director of Banquets for an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-end environment! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to manage and coordinate banquet events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. The Assistant Director of Banquets assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. You'll be part of a dynamic team and work closely with culinary, sales, and operations departments to ensure a successful event from start to finish. Join us in creating unforgettable memories for our guests! Qualifications * Previous supervisory/management experience and skills * 2 years banquet management experience preferred * Previous hotel food and beverage experience preferred * Ability to lead and manage a team * Requires computer skills * Strong business communication skills Benefits Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. * Three Tiers of Medical Coverage * Dental & Vision Coverage * 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications * Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays). * Tuition Reimbursement * Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts 401K Match 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases at all Grand Hotel and Bicycle Street Inn restaurants. 20% discount at Grand Hotel retail locations 20% discount on Golf, no fee for cart rental 20% discount on Miniature Golf at Woodlands Activity Center 20% discount on products and services at Astor's Spa * Full Time Year Round Team members only. Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other. EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
