Company Profile
Company Overview
The Island House is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and is a one of kind property located at the edge of Haldimand Bay on the Island.
We operate five restaurants on Mackinac from family dining to casual fine dining. Each one presenting a broad range of opportunities.
• The 1852 Grill Room Restaurant
• The Ice House Bar & Grill
• Mary's Bistro and Draught House - Mackinac's only true tap room!
• The Pancake House Restaurant
• Seabiscuit Cafe
Our candy shops are fun to visit and provide a fast-paced work environment. We have created handmade artisan candies and chocolates since the early 1960's in our family owned and operated shops on Mackinac Island.
Rounding things out is a full-service coffee shop in the heart of town that never slows down during our busy season!
Working on Mackinac Island is a truly unique experience. The Island House and its family of businesses offer some of the best employment opportunities on the Island, and we hope you consider joining us!
Company History
Originally built in 1852, The Island House was the first summer hotel on Mackinac Island. Today, we are a family of businesses and have hundreds of job opportunities at our historic hotel, restaurants and bistros, coffee shops, our famous Ryba's Fudge shop, and our bicycle rental operations.
Benefits
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for adventurous people to work on Mackinac Island for our spring/summer/fall seasons. Jobs begin in early May and run through late October. We accept candidates that are available to work for varying lengths of time. Please keep in mind the later in the season a person can work the better, as many positions run through late October.
ROOM AND BOARD
Housing is dormitory style. We have men’s' and women’s' dorms. During the peak of the season, room occupancy will vary from 2 to 4 so be prepared to share a room.
There are shared common living areas in the dorms that all residents have access to. The dorms are fully furnished and there is cable television in the common areas. There are also kitchen facilities available with full size stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators for residents use.
Coin operated laundry machines are also located in each dorm.
We have limited couples' housing as well as private rooms available. Ask for details! For select positions, management housing is also available outside of the dorms.
Housing available beginning at $65.00 per week.
EMPLOYEE PERKS
• All employees receive a 33% discount at company owned restaurants; including the Ice House, Mary’s
Bistro, the Pancake House, the 1852 Grill Room and the Seabiscuit Cafe
• Hotel Discount of 33% at the Island House when booked through proper reservation channels.
• Employee party cruises!
• Employee kick ball league.
• Lunch and dinner gift certificates given on the spot for a job well done!