Host at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront & Pink Pony Restaurant – Mackinac Island, Michigan
Imagine spending your summer on Mackinac Island, voted one of the Top 10 Islands in the World by Condé Nast Traveler — a magical place with no cars, only horse-drawn carriages and bicycles, breathtaking coastal scenery, and hundreds of fellow international exchange visitors. This is exactly what awaits you as a Host at the Chippewa Hotel Waterfront and Pink Pony Restaurant!
As a Host, you will be the welcoming face of the iconic Pink Pony Restaurant, greeting guests and ensuring they have an outstanding dining experience right on the waterfront. You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where great customer service and a positive attitude are everything. No previous experience is required — you will receive up to two weeks of paid on-the-job training.
The employer has over 10 years of experience working with international exchange visitors and offers a full package to make your stay comfortable and memorable:
- 💰 $10.96/hour base wage with overtime paid after 40 hours
- ⏰ Average 40 hours/week (up to 50 during peak summer)
- 🏠 Employer-guaranteed dormitory housing just a short walk from work — only $75/week
- 🍽️ Employee dining room meals available for ~$40/week
- 📶 Free WiFi at both housing and work
- 👕 Uniform top and apron provided free of charge
- 🍔 25% discount on food & beverages
- 🎉 Company events: boat cruise, BBQ picnic, 4th of July fireworks, Lilac Festival & more
- 🚴 Island activities: bike rides, carriage tours, horseback riding, yacht races, jazz festival
- ⛴️ Easy ferry access to mainland Mackinaw City
If you are looking for an unforgettable Work & Travel USA experience packed with new friendships, island adventures, and real hospitality work experience, this is the job for you!
