H2B Sous Chef - Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

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 ...

Job description

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 posting is for IN COUNTRY H2B's looking for extensions only. Must have an I94 valid till at least 4/1/2026 and be able to work April/May through the end of October. If you do not need visa sponsorship, please apply for the seasonal (non-H2B) positions posted. We are not able to accept any OUT OF COUNTRY applicants for this job posting. OUT OF COUNTRY positions will be posted by January 10th. 

Housing and meals in our onsite cafeteria available at $19.50/day.

Start Date: April 1, 2026 

End Date: November 4, 2026 

Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items, ensuring the cleanliness of their work areas, and ensuring that orders are prepared in a timely fashion. May supervise up to twenty (20) Cooks, twenty (20) Prep Cooks, and twenty (20) Dishwashers.  Supervisory duties include directing the culinary team's presentation and portioning of food according to property standard, communicating daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, completing daily food requisitions and daily specials, assisting in the hiring, training, and disciplining of culinary staff in accordance with company policies and procedures, ordering food quantities, overseeing production for banquet food operations alongside purchasing, banquet management, and Executive Chef, ensuring all clean up duties are completed throughout the day and at the end of night, and coordinating and supervising the food preparation for dining service and banquet events. 

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of culinary experience in a supervisory role in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club required. 

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.

• 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.