Grand Hotel
Overview
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 will deliver legendary hospitality and be part of a rich heritage that spans over a century. This is a year-round position. Must be able to relocate to Mackinac Island, MI for the season from April–October. Basic housing provided. Can work remotely from November–March.
Event Planning Manager – Responsibilities
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from initial planning to execution to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience. The Event Planning Manager acts as a liaison between the customer and hotel sales staff to provide direction and supervision during the execution of meetings, banquets, and events. The manager will be available to customers during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner, working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes. If you are a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience 1 year of food and beverage experience Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Present a professional appearance and confidence Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
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 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 operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. Davidson offers a rich benefits program designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. Multiple tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays) 401K Match 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.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Management Industries:
Hospitality
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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 will deliver legendary hospitality and be part of a rich heritage that spans over a century. This is a year-round position. Must be able to relocate to Mackinac Island, MI for the season from April–October. Basic housing provided. Can work remotely from November–March.
Event Planning Manager – Responsibilities
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Event Planning Manager to coordinate all aspects of events from initial planning to execution to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience. The Event Planning Manager acts as a liaison between the customer and hotel sales staff to provide direction and supervision during the execution of meetings, banquets, and events. The manager will be available to customers during events to solve problems and suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will directly serve group and catering customers in a proactive manner, working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space, and billing processes. If you are a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience 1 year of food and beverage experience Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Present a professional appearance and confidence Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
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 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 operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. Davidson offers a rich benefits program designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. Multiple tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays) 401K Match 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.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Entry level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Management Industries:
Hospitality
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