Mackinac Island Summer Jobs

Mackinac Island summer jobs bring seasonal workers from around the globe. Remember that the “early bird gets the worm” and apply as early as possible to secure the job of your choice.

The Island is a fabulous place to spend the summer. Those who find employment have the chance to create lasting memories and life-long friendships in a beautiful and unique setting.

Hotels have many seasonal positions to fill each year. Some of them are front desk associates, housekeepers, servers, bartenders, hosts, hostesses, food runners, cooks, dishwashers, spa therapists, night auditors, musicians, life guards, and tennis court and golf course personnel.

The Mackinac State Historic Park has job positions for guides, musicians, gift shop clerks, and ticket sales at Fort Mackinac.

Hotel/Bed & Breakfast Contact Information

• Bogan Lane Inn – (906) 847-3439

• Chateau Lorraine – (906) 847-3820 or 386-322-0953

• Chippewa Hotel – (800) 241-3341

• Cottage Inn - (906) 847-4000

• Grand Hotel – (800) 334-7263

• Haan’s 1830 Inn - (906) 847-6244 or (847) 526-2662

• Harbor Place Studio Suites - (800) 626-6304

• Hart’s – (906) 847-3854

• Hotel Iroquois - (906) 847-3321

• Inn at Stonecliffe - (906) 847-3355

• Inn on Mackinac – (800) 462-2546

• Island House Hotel - (906) 847-3347

• Jacob Wendell House - (906) 847-3401

• Lakebluff Condos on Stonecliffe – (800) 699-6927

• Lake-View Hotel - (800) 207-7075

• Lilac Tree Suites & Spa – (866) 847-6575

• Main Street Inn and Suites – (906) 847-6530

• Market Street Inn – (888) 899-3811

• Mission Point Resort - (800) 833-7711

• Murray Hotel - (906) 847-3360

• Park Place Suites – (906) 847-8194

• Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast – (906) 847-3820 or (386) 322-0953

• Pontiac Lodge - (906) 847-3364

• Small Point Bend & Breakfast – (906) 847-3758

• Sunset Condominiums – (800) 473-6960

• The Lilac House - (906) 847-3708 or (305) 304-0320

• Windermere Hotel - (800) 847-3125

Restaurants

Mackinac Island summer jobs at restaurants give you many opportunities to meet travelers from around the world!

• Seabiscuit Café

• Pink Pony at the Chippewa Hotel

• Horn’s Bar

• Patrick Sinclair’s Irish Pub

• Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois

• Mustang

• Yankee Rebel

• Mary’s Bistro

• Village Inn

• 1852 Grill Room and the Ice House Bar& Grill at the Island House Hotel

• The Gate House, The Jockey Club, Woods and Fort Tea Room – contact Grand Hotel

• The Cudahy Chophouse at The Inn at Stonecliffe

• Cannonball

• Goodfellow’s Italian Chop House at the Lake View Hotel

• J.L. Beanery - (906) 847-6533

• Sarducci Brothers Pizza – (906) 847-3880

• Mighty Mac Hamburgers – (906) 847-8039

• Chuck Wagon – (906) 847-3775

• Bistro on the Greens, Round Island Bar & Grill, The Epicurean at Mission Point Resort

Bike Shops

• ORR-KID’S Bicycle Rental

• Ryba’s Bicycle Rentals – October - April: (586) 465-0726

• Mackinac Island Bike Shop - (906) 847-6337

• Mackinac Wheels – (906) 847-8022

• Lakeside Bikes - (906) 847-6083

Fudge Shops

• Joann’s Fudge - (906) 847-3707

• May’s Candy Shop (906) 847-3832

• Murdick’s (906) 847-3530

• Murray (906) 847-3360

• Ryba’s (906) 847-3829

• Sander’s (906) 847-0250

Ferry Companies need seasonal employees for greeters, valets, dock hands, deck hands, custodial duties and ticket sellers.

• Arnold Transit Company

• Shepler's Ferry

• Star Line Ferry

Horse Lovers

There are many Mackinac Island summer jobs available for those who work with horses as well as those who just like to be around them.

The Carriage Tour Company needs workers for non-horse and horse related positions. Some of the opportunities are for tour drivers, ride hosts, stable helpers, farriers, ticket sales, taxi dispatchers, gift shop sales, cooks and kitchen helpers.

• Cindy’s Riding Stable

• Jack’s Livery Stable

Golf Courses

• The Jewel at the Grand Hotel

• Wawashkamo Golf Club – (906) 847-3871

Insider Tip: Don’t hesitate to work on Mackinac Island for the summer season and be sure to apply right away. The Island offers the opportunity for a wonderful adventure; you just have to make it happen!