The Yankee Rebel Tavern, Inc. on Mackinac Island, MI and has opening for 4 full time temporary Hosts, $13.73/hr to $14.00/hr ($20.60/hr to $21.00/hr O.T.) from 4/01/2026 to 11/06/2026. Duties include: Welcome patrons, seat them at tables, provide menus and help ensure quality of facilities and service, maintains host stand area, answer incoming phone calls, take reservations, operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages, speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation, assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables, inspect dining and serving areas for to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
No exp. req. The specific days and hours of work will vary depending on scheduling and the level of business but will generally be 5 days per week with rotating days off. The business is open 7 days a week. Weekend work will be required. Two shifts available: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 1:00 am. Must be available to work both shifts, approximately 35 hours per week with some overtime during busy months. The worksites are located at 1493 Astor Street and 7300 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI.
This posting is being made in connection with an application for H-2B workers.
Workers are paid every two weeks. A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The employer will make all deductions from the worker's paycheck required by law but will make no other deductions. Raises and bonuses available based on performance or length of service with the employer. One meal per work shift is provided gratis, from the Chef approved employee menu list.
Work tools, supplies and equipment will be provided without charge or deposit.
If required by prevailing law the employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees) incurred by the worker. If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse the worker for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker's reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts.
The employer does not require workers to use company housing however, on a voluntary basis the employer does make dorm style housing available at a cost to the worker of $110 per week, not a condition of employment. If a worker rents housing from the employer, the employee will be asked to agree to have the rent deducted from their paycheck. The employer does not provide transportation to the worksites during the term of employment although they are within walking distance of the housing.
This job order, including its wage and working terms and conditions, is contingent upon prevailing legal interpretations of federal H-2B immigration and FLSA employment law, including Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security regulations. If any such prevailing law is rescinded, superseded, vacated, or substantially modified, then the employer will accordingly revise any affected term.
The Yankee Rebel Tavern, Inc.
1493 Astor Street
P.O. Box 1489
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
[email protected]
906-847-6249
Please inquire about the job opportunity or send applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes directly to the Michigan Workforce Development Agency/Michigan Works office located at 11153 North Straits Hwy; Cheboygan, MI 49721; p. (231) 627-4303 or (800) 285-9675; fax (231) 627-6111 or any other Michigan Works location. Refer to the job posting number.
