Bartender

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Acknowledgments

Colonial Inn Resort is a boutique hotel located seconds from downtown Harbor Springs, MI and situated in the exclusive summer community of Wequetonsing. The resort offers unparalleled service and a unique luxury experience while maintaining its historical charm.

What we need from you

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic math skills
• The flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol (alcohol safety certification required)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and fluent in English
• Great communication skills – the ideal candidate will be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

Compensation and benefits

• $18 per hour plus tips, based on experience
• Earned Sick Pay in accordance with the State of Michigan
• Lodging and dining discounts

Our Roots

Colonial Inn was founded in 1894 by Colonel Eaton of the Michigan Wolverines Cavalry Division shortly after the Civil American War. Rumor has it that his fortune had its origins in the capture of the Confederacy’s President, Jefferson Davis. After his death in 1904, his widow continued the operation of the hotel despite living during a time when women could not yet even vote. After her death in the 1920s, Papa Tam, a German WW1 Colonel became the proprietor. In 1955, Colonial Inn was purchased by Ford Motor Company’s Vice President, John R. Davis, and Harbor Springs Luminary, Fred Renker. They constructed two additional buildings which stand today as the East and West Plazas. The partners transformed Colonial Inn into a world-class operation by remodeling the hotel and creating an ambiance of old-world charm. Renker managed the hotel until 1968 when it was bought by Ray Brown, a southern transplant from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina.

Ray owned and operated the hotel from 1968-1986. His proprietorship occurred during a time of transition, as the old guests who would typically stay for the entire summer, gave way to a more transitory clientele. With great struggle, as told in the memoir Hotelman, Ray's son, Tim, bought the hotel and began modernizing the property. Over the years, he fought against the trend of old hotels becoming immovable relics. Embracing years of history, Tim believed every owner was part of a sacred and continual process, each building off the progress of their predecessors. It is due to this belief that many of our unique amenities exist today.

Tragically, Tim died in his beloved Beechcraft Barron with his wife and young son in the Great Plains of Montana on September 17, 2016. He is survived by his eldest son and namesake who now owns and operates the resort.