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:

Dining Room Supervisor

Department: Food and Beverage—Main Floor Dining Room Position: Dining Room Supervisor Reports To: Dining Room Manager Function: Guiding and directing the customer service activities of the Front of the House staff. Provides hands-on and do-by example leadership to interact/influence FOH staff to achieve customer service goals and the achievement of ...

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Bar Supervisor

Department: Main Bar Position: Bar Supervisor Reports To: Bar Manager Function: Responsible for the preparation, serving, and billing of all beverages at the bar or served in the Dining Rooms; maintains stock in the bar area and maintains cleanliness. Work Performed: 1. Prepares all beverages for serving: a. Mixes alcoholic ...

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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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3rd Shift Housekeeping

Department: Restaurant Housekeeping Position: 3rd Shift Housekeeping Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor Function: Cleanliness of kitchen and production areas. Work Performed: • Sweeps and mops all kitchen and production areas used that day. • Polishes stainless steel equipment. • Cleans walls. • Cleans ceilings and vents. • Cleans and stocks handwashing ...

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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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Waterpark Bartender – Elf Hollow Café

Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Food & Beverage Position: Bartender - Elf Hollow Café Reports To: Elf Hollow Cafe Supervisor Function: Responsible for the preparation and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to both Elf Hollow Cafe and Zehnder's Splash Village guests. Work Performed: • Provide quality service to guests • ...

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First Shift Housekeeping

Department: Restaurant Housekeeping Position: 1st Shift Housekeeping Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor Function: Cleaning or working in various areas per the housekeeping schedule or supervisor. Work Performed: • Cleans the interior public areas, including the dining rooms, restrooms, and hallways. • Cleans the exterior areas, including the front sidewalk, parking lots, ...

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Drumstick Mascot

Department: Sales & MarketingPosition: Mascot (Drumstick)Reports To: Vice President of Sales and Marketing Function: To represent Zehnder's as directed for special occasions, events, tradeshows, and promotions. Entertain and promote goodwill with guests. Job Description: • Perform non-verbal animation as Drumstick by:   a. Greeting guests of all ages   b. Assisting staff ...

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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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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 ...

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Front Desk Agent

Department: Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark Position: Front Desk Agent Reports To: Front Desk Supervisor Function: To greet and receive guests at the front desk and perform all services in a consistent and courteous manner. To accurately collect, record, and handle funds and financial transactions relating to guests. Cooperates ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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