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!

This is a year-round position on Mackinac Island, MI. Housing Provided. 

The Director of Housing oversees all Housing Department operations, ensuring the success of the housing team and managing housing for 700 employees. 

The Director of Housing is responsible for:

• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of housing units, common areas, laundry facilities, and shared bathrooms, maintaining high standards of sanitation and presentation.
• Oversee tenant housing assignments and respond to requests through the housing management system in a timely and efficient manner.
• Utilize Davidson software to manage team scheduling and payroll administration for Housing staff.
• Manage housing-related revenue, provide regular reporting to Accounting, and oversee supply ordering and inventory control.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with team member handbook policies.
• Lead employee relations efforts within Housing, including conflict resolution. 
• Plan and coordinate team member arrivals and departures to ensure a smooth housing transition process.
• Partner with Engineering on maintenance operations and capital improvement projects, and collaborate with Security to maintain a safe housing environment.
• Support recruitment, selection, training, and development of Housing team members.
• Conduct regular housing inspections to ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
• Assist with team member events and collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, and local vendors.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner who works effectively across departments such as Engineering, Security, Human Resources, and Accounting, and can build strong relationships with external vendors. They are proactive, adaptable in a fast-paced environment and committed to continuous improvement. HR experience with employee relations is preferred. 

• Degree in Hotel Management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.
• 2+ years prior property management experience.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• The ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful.
• Knowledge of inventories, scheduling, and productivity.
• High school math level required.

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.

• 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.