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Welcome to our Staff!
We would like to welcome all new and returning employees of Horn’s Bar/Yankee Rebel for the 2008 season. This will be a fun job, but will also require plenty of hard work, and an opportunity to make and save a good sum of money. The season will go by quickly, especially when summer gets busy. To be successful we all need to work together as a team and to accomplish this you must be ready to work when you arrive. To that end we will give you a list of items you will need to bring to wear for work and what you will need for housing and we will try to answer some frequently asked questions as well.
Work Wear
Horn’s Bar and Yankee Rebel Servers & Bartenders:
Shirts – We will supply you with two Horn’s/ Yankee Rebel logo shirts. You are responsible for their care and laundering. If you need additional shirts, you will have to purchase them from us at an employee price.
Pants – Khaki pants/shorts at Horn’s and Black pants/shorts for The Yankee Rebel. You provide your own shorts, capri, and long pants. We suggest two pair of each. Shorts will be knee length to three inches above knee; we do not want them longer or shorter. We suggest you purchase the no-wrinkle variety, so you can wash and dry them without having to iron every time. No cargo pants/shorts or other type of pants/shorts with outside bulky pockets.
Belts – Belts are required to be worn at all times. Dark colors are preferred, no bright or loud colors or designs will be allowed. If you have a question, ask us.
Shoes – You provide your own shoes, preferably a good walking or athletic type shoe, either dark or light in color (for the Yankee Rebel you will need dark shoes to wear with your pants during dinner shifts). We suggest you have at least two pair of shoes, so you’re not wearing the same shoe all the time. It is important to have shoes with good support and a good grip, remember you will be on your feet for at least eight hours a day and the linoleum floor will be wet and slippery at times. Dark shoes are to be worn with long pants, but only light colored shoes with shorts. Note, when purchasing an athletic type shoe we do not allow ones with bright accent colors. Also no boots or sandals of any kind to be worn at work.
Socks – Socks must be worn at all times, light colored with light or white shoes and dark colors with dark shoes.
Kitchen Staff:
We provide you with a chef coat, logo t-shirts and/or collared shirts and uniform/chef pants. We will launder these for you as needed. You will need to provide a comfortable pair of shoes with good soles for traction. As we all know kitchen floors can be slippery! We recommend a good walking or athletic type shoe that offers good support. Shoes can be either a light or dark color. No boots or sandals are allowed.
Accessory Items and Clothing Suggestions for All
Hair - Long hair for both men and women is to be clean and worn tied back. We do not recommend the bleached look blonde look for either men or women. Hats or hairnets are health code mandatory while at work in the kitchen.
Jewelry – You will not wear extra jewelry at work or beads around your neck or ankle bracelets. Multi ear, facial or tongue piercing are not acceptable. Bells are not considered jewelry and are not to be worn on your uniform or shoes. Two toned multicolored nails are not acceptable. French manicures are acceptable. If there is a question, please consult us.
Housing
As noted we provide housing, if necessary. If you can secure your own housing, that is fine. If you wish to live in our housing, you must abide by the rules and regulations. If you create problems for us while in housing, you will be asked to leave. You may also lose your job over a housing issue!
Housing is located in a number of locations around town. Most housing for women is apartments located above each restaurant. We have two stand alone houses (called Permit Place and the Enterprise) for male housing and various other rental apartments. In all situations you will be sharing a room with a roommate. Each housing unit will have a full kitchen with microwave, living room area with cable TV and VCR, full bathroom with showers and coin operated laundry facilities. Please do not bring many items to hang on the walls - you may only use stickpins on walls – no tape!
You will need twin size sheets, blankets, pillow and towels. For any foreign students we will provide your bedding so you do not have to travel with all that bulk.
Rent- Rent is $75.00 per week for most, (some of the apartments cost more) and utilities are included in that rate. Kitchen staff will be charged a reduced rate of $65.00 per week. Rent is paid through payroll deduction every two weeks from your check or you may pay cash.
Deposit – Everyone will be charged a deposit of $100.00. You can pay up front or the deposit will be collected from you during your first month of employment. Your deposit will be used for fall cleaning and for any minor repairs. You are responsible for cleaning your bedroom and rest of housing (i.e. food in the refrigerator) and removing any trash and turning your key in before you leave. If you damage the housing in any way you are responsible for all repairs and costs.
**If you lose your job for some reason, you also lose your housing. You must move everything out of your living space and turn your key in by noon the next day. **
Clothing
The Island is quite casual like a college town. You will need to bring clothing for three seasons; spring, summer and fall - if you are staying that long. Spring and fall will be cool with temperatures in the low 40’s to mid 60’s and summer will be mild to warm with average temperatures in the 60 to 75 degree range. So, bring a few warm sweaters and shirts and a heavier jacket, and a rain jacket if you have one (and an umbrella). Storage space is limited so when packing keep that in mind. You will be sharing a dresser and closet with your roommate. If you plan on buying your clothing upon arrival expect to pay more, since you are in a resort area.
When packing your bags and boxes for your trip over on the ferryboat, it helps to label them with your name and destination address, such as Bob Smith C/O Horn’s Bar, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. You can ship boxes ahead of your arrival time to us at your respective place of work. The street address for Horn’s is 7300 Main Street., Mackinac Island, MI 49757 and for The Yankee Rebel, 1493 Astor Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
We recommend you bring necessary personal care items, i.e. shampoo, toothpaste and laundry soap to get through the first few weeks. You may consider bringing some dry good type foods. There is a grocery located on the island.
Bicycles
If you have a bicycle you can bring it, but bring a good lock. Expensive bikes sometimes get stolen. Bikes cannot be stored in housing. The city has a municipal ordinance for bikes with rules for parking and they require an annual bike license; cost is $4.00. They have designated parking areas around town, where you can lock a bike. For Horn’s Bar's staff the closest parking is behind the taxi office – across the street from the bar and to the right.
The Yankee Rebel parking is outside the office door next to the restaurant or the same parking area as Horn’s.
Mail
Mail is delivered at the local Post Office. Your initial mailing address will be (C/O) Horn’s Bar, PO Box 514, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 and for The Yankee Rebel PO Box 1880, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. If you are shipping via UPS and need a street address, use 7300 Main Street for Horn’s or for Yankee Rebel use 1493 Astor Street. In general, we don’t want all your mail coming C/O to the business during the season, so when you arrive you must rent a postal box. There is a limited number and we suggest roommates or friends sign up together for the same box.
Telephone
There a telephone in most of housing locations and is restricted to local calls only. We suggest you buy a pre-paid long distance card that will allow you to make long distance calls. The area code in the Upper Peninsula is 906 and all island numbers have the prefix 847. You can call St. Ignace’s 643 prefix as a local call. You only need to dial the last 7 digits.
Here are some of our business and housing numbers:
Horn Bar's (906) 847-6154, fax (906) 847-6155;
Yankee Rebel Tavern, (906) 847-6249, fax (906) 847-6259
Front Apartment above Horn Bar's 847-6191; Back Apartment 847-8284
Permit Place house 847-0131 Enterprise House 847-3679
Boat Schedules
There are 3 ferryboat companies and all operate from both cities – Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. Typical fare is $21.00 for a round trip. Books of tickets are available at a reduced rate per ticket. Car parking is available for the summer on a monthly basis for $50.00 or seasonal basis as the boat companies offer a discounted rate when you purchase a 20, 25, or 40 commuter pass book of tickets. To help on expenses, you may want to share a commuter book with a friend. Please visit the websites for fares and parking prices:
If employed at Horn Bar's (906) 847-6154 or if employed at The Yankee Rebel (906) 847-6249, contact us a day before you are scheduled to arrive to discuss any last minute concerns and to confirm what your expected arrival time and boat line you are taking to the Island. We will try to have someone on the dock to meet and assist you. If you have any questions feel free to call us at Horn’s from 9am to 4pm.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Steven and Patti Ann Moskwa
Horn’s Bar & Yankee Rebel Tavern |
