Whether you are starting your career or advancing it, when you join our team, you become a valued part of our family.
The Grande Colonial is built on four fundamental values that are the essence of our company - our culture, our brand – and what have made us so special for more than a century.
We love what we do and it shows! We want employees who genuinely want to work in the hospitality industry. Those who love to interact with guests. Those who like to get involved with their department. And those who ask questions and want to learn something new every day. If this is you, come help us “Make History Every Day”!
Team members across the organziation take time to connect with one another on both a professional and personal level. We regularly show our appreciation for our employees through retirement parties, birthday celebrations, and other staff outings.
We’re looking for dedicated & passionate team members to continue our growth, and provide our guests with exceptional service! Add to your experience, develop your skill set and realize your potential with our team.
What else are you waiting for? Take a look at the open positions below and apply to join The Grande Colonial team today!
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
Weekly Pay Days
Disability & Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with 10% Match
Paid Vacation & Sick Time Off
“I remember just getting home from a four-year fishing excursion between San Diego, Hawaii, and Ecuador. My Chief Engineer on the boat was talking to me about the hotel industry, and he was able to get me an interview with his brother-in-law, Bud, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, downtown. It was during that interview that Bud asked me if I could start the next day. I said ‘YES’ and remained there for the next ten years. Then a decade later, Bud told me about an opportunity at the Grande Colonial and set up a meeting for me with the GM, Terry Underwood. The rest is history. I have officially been in hospitality for almost 31 years and have never looked back.
Working for the Grande Colonial has been a blessing to me and to my family. I’ve grown over the years with Terry being my mentor and am thankful for the entire management team and the hundreds of employees with whom I have worked over the years. We have been through so much and we have accomplished so much. I thoroughly love coming to work every day and putting my passion for hotel maintenance to work!”
Jose Verissimo
Director of Engineering
“My first hospitality job was at a Holiday Inn in downtown Iowa City. I saw a classified ad for a job as a night auditor that paid $.50 more an hour than the student work-study job, I was working at the university hospital. At first, I liked the hours because I could work at night and go to class during the day (who needs sleep, right?). I was studying accounting at the time, and it was exciting for me to be working in a position that was somewhat related to my major. And it was so much more fun than sitting in a cubicle working for a CPA or doing taxes! During my time there I even encountered a few celebrities; Art Garfunkel, Tom Arnold and Yo-Yo Ma!
Over time, the hospitality industry afforded me great opportunities as I moved up from a night auditor to a director of finance, and I’ve met so many great people along the way. It was the opportunity that hooked me and the people that made me stay.”
Caryn Fink
Director of Finance