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:
Maintenance Foreman
Department: Engineering/Maintenance Position: Maintenance Foreman Reports To: Maintenance Manager Function: Responsible for internal maintenance systems and control of all power and supply systems and assures compliance with all safety and health departments. Work Performed: • Maintains and oversees all company-wide refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment. • Ensures all ...
Assistant Director of Hotel Operations
Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark Position: Assistant Director of Hotel Operations Reports To: Director of Hotel and Waterpark Operations Function: Supports the Director of Hotel and Waterpark Operations in the daily leadership of Zehnder's Splash Village and The Mill at Zehnder Park. Help ensure consistent delivery of high ...
Elf Hollow Cafe Guest Representative
Department: Splash Village Food & Beverage Position: Guest Representative — Elf Hollow Café Reports To: Elf Hollow Café Supervisor Function: Responsible for the proper cashier transactions and seating of guests within Elf Hollow Café. Work Performed: • Provide quality service to guests. • Knowledgeable about the working of “Zehnder's Splash ...
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, ...
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 ...
Social Media Ambassador
Department: Sales and Marketing Job Title: Social Media Ambassador Reports To: Digital Marketing Manager Function: To provide assistance to the Digital Marketing Manager and grow the presence of Zehnder's on all social media platforms. Responsible for engaging with our online community, fostering meaningful interactions, and promoting Zehnder's brand image in ...
Bakery Production
Department: Bakery Position: Bakery Production - Breads and Rolls Reports To: Bakery 3rd Shift Supervisor Function: Responsible for the production of the breads and rolls for the bakery and all customer's orders. Work Performed: • Prepares and assembles bakery items and ensures that the proper consistency and quality is followed ...
Dining Room Server
Job Title: Dining Room ServerDepartment: Food & Beverage – Main Floor Dining RoomsStatus: 20-40 hrs Shifts: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 4:00 pm - Close Job Description:• Prepares for customer’s arrival in Dining Rooms or for private parties• Determines their table assignments• Sets tables by ...
Bartender
Job Title: BartenderDepartment: Food & Beverage – Main BarStatus: 20-30 hrsShifts: 10:00am - 4:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 4:00 pm – Close Job Description:• Prepares all beverages for serving• Mixes alcoholic drinks, using garnishes when necessary• Uncorks or decants wine, prepares glasses• Serves beer, pours soda• Prepares glasses• ...
Retail Bakery Clerk
Department: BakeryPosition: Retail Bakery ClerkReports To: Bakery Supervisor Function: Maintain a clean and attractive bakery cooler and assist guests in getting any products they need. Work Performed: • Stocking and merchandising the Retail Bakery shelves with signature baked goods.• Thorough knowledge of Zehnder's products, ingredients, how the products are made, ...
Marketplace Clerk
Department: Retail MarketplacePosition: Retail Marketplace ClerkReports To: Retail Division Manager Work Performed: • Able to describe all products for sale to customers.• Know the prices and products for sale in the retail marketplace.• Know where the products are to be found in the stockrooms and assist in stocking the floor.• ...
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 ...
Waterpark Cook
Job Title: Waterpark Cook Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Food & BeverageReports To: Elf Hollow Cafe Supervisor Work Performed: • Set-up of early morning kitchen facilities of the food production equipment as well as the end of shift closing and cleaning duties.• Review of the special party/event functions. • Provide necessary ...
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 ...
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 ...
Meat Prep
Department: Food & Beverage - Main KitchenPosition: Meat PrepReports To: Meat Prep SupervisorFunction: Responsible for supplying an uninterrupted flow of raw food products, working with raw products, through the processing stages, and ready for final use in the dining rooms; to main kitchen. Job Description: • The parboiling of the ...
Z-Cafe Culinary Assistant
Department: Z-Chef’s Cafe Position: Culinary Assistant Reports To: Chef de Cuisine - Z Chef's Cafe Function: The daily food production based on the quantities by the Production Chef. Maintaining the safety and sanitation of the area. Job Duties: • Food preparation in the proper quantities of the specified quality, and ...
Waterpark Server
Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Food & Beverage Job Title: Server - Elf Hollow Cafe Reports To: Elf Hollow Cafe Supervisor Function: Responsible for the ordering and serving of customer meals with a high level of customer service. Work Performed: • Provide quality service to guests • Knowledgeable about the working ...
