Looking Ahead to a Great Season!

By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth

I think we’re in for a robust 2023 Michigan tourism season. From our own experience, speaking with some of my hospitality colleagues, attending trade shows and reading various trade association newsletters and websites; if the first quarter of this year is any indication, 2023 is shaping up to be a robust Michigan tourism season.

I read just the other day that 2023 is poised to be the hottest Great Lakes cruise season ever. Lodging advanced bookings are up and the golf industry anticipates another strong season. In addition, Michigan has a national reputation as a great destination for everything outdoors. With strong customer demand, pressure continues on an already competitive and challenging hiring climate.

A healthy tourism season will provide employment opportunities across the sector. Whether you’re looking for a summer job or a career, never has there been more competition and opportunity for great people. I try to attend as many of our new employee orientations as possible and communicate that we are always looking to attract, train and retain great people. We continue to hire as we get closer to our summer season and have openings in nearly each department and division. If you need job specific training, we provide that as well.

If you or someone you know want to join a growing company in an exciting industry, consider Zehnder’s. Check us out online at www.zehnders.com/join-our-team/.

Zehnder’s has an opportunity just waiting for you! You have my name on it!

Al Zehnder, CEO

Open Positions:

Waterpark Cook

Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Food & BeveragePosition: Cook - Elf Hollow CafeReports To: Elf Hollow Cafe Supervisor Function: Responsible for the preparation and cooking of guest and employee meals within Splash Village. Work Performed: • Set-up of early morning kitchen facilities of the food production equipment as well as the ...

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General Maintenance Technician

Department: Engineering/Maintenance Position: General Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager Function: Repair and upkeep on buildings, bakery, and restaurant equipment. Work Performed: • Weekly, monthly and quarterly checks of buildings and equipment • Air conditioning filter replacement • Monthly grease and oil runs • The repairing and upkeeping on building, bakery, ...

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Grill Cook

Department: Food and Beverage - Main Kitchen Position: Grill CookReports to: Kitchen Supervisor/Kitchen Manager Function: Responsible for assisting the first and second cooks in supplying an uninterrupted flow of condiments, food products, and cooked menu items from raw to a prepared state - ready to serve to guests in our ...

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Hot/Cold Line Server

Department: Food and Beverage–Main KitchenPosition: Hot/Cold Line ServerReports To: Kitchen Foreman/Kitchen Supervisor Function: The uninterrupted flow of finished food products from the kitchen production areas to the dining rooms. This food is to be prepared and dished in accordance to Zehnder’s standards in quantity/quality as established by Zehnder’s Restaurant. Work ...

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Pool Attendant

Department: Zehnder's Splash VillageJob Title: Pool Attendant Reports To: Waterpark Supervisor Function: Provide a safe, clean and friendly environment for waterpark guests. Work Performed: • Greet guests• Keep facility clean• Assist guests as asked• Keep pool deck clean• Locker room cleanliness• Be able to follow daily rotation sheets for cleaning ...

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Drumstick Mascot

Job Title: Mascot (Drumstick) Department: Sales & Marketing Status: Part-Time 10-20 hrs Shifts: 9:00 am- 12:00pm 3:30pm – 7:30pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm Job Description: • Perform non-verbal animation in established costume by greeting guests of all ages • Assist staff in maintaining a safe and fun environment • Entertain Zehnder’s ...

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Dishworker

Department: Food & Beverage - Main KitchenPosition: DishworkerReports To: Dish Foreman Function: The timely supply of clean and sanitary dishware, glasses, silver, pots and pans to the proper service areas. Additionally, maintenance of the island beverage/soup area, cleaning spills and messes, and the proper tear down of the work area ...

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