Looking Ahead to a Great Season!

Mar 28, 2023

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:

Bartender

Department: Landmark Lounge Position: Bartender Reports To: Food & Beverage Supervisor Function: Bartenders will interact with guests, staff, vendors, and other departments to provide a unique and luxury experience. They will do so with supplementary knowledge of the menu, personalized recommendations, and engaging conversations. Work Performed: 1. Complete bartender training, ...

Concierge

Department: Front Office Position: Concierge Reports To: Hotel Operations Supervisor Function: Concierge will interact with guests, staff, vendors, and other departments to provide a unique and luxury experience. They will do so by handling guest interactions from booking to follow-up calls after a stay. Work Performed: 1. Assist guests with ...

Cocktail Server – Cross Utilization

Department: Landmark Lounge Position: Cocktail Server- Cross Utilization Reports To: Food & Beverage Supervisor Function: Cocktail Servers will interact with guests, staff, vendors, and other departments to provide a unique and luxury experience. They will do so with supplementary knowledge of the menu, personalized recommendations, and engaging conversations. Work Performed: ...

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 ...

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 ...

Main Bartender

Department: Food & Beverage – Main BarPosition: BartenderReports To: Bar Supervisor Function: Responsible for the proper receiving, accurate verification, and secure storage of all goods received. Work Performed:• Prepares all beverages for serving: • Mixes alcoholic drinks, using garnishes when necessary • Uncorks or decants wine, prepares glasses ...

Housekeeping Attendant

Department: Zehnder's Splash Village Housekeeping Position: Housekeeping Attendant Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor Function: To ensure common areas are kept clean and guest requests are met in a timely fashion. Work Performed: • Light and heavy inside cleaning. • Light and heavy outside cleaning. • Answer guest requests for items and ...

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 ...

Grill Cook – Main Kitchen

Department: Food & Beverage – Main Kitchen Position: GrillReports 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 dining ...

Bakery Packaging

Department: Bakery Position: Bakery PackagingReports To: Bakery Supervisor Function: Responsible for the packaging of all bakery products made in the bakery. Job Description: • Responsible for daily packaging of Zehnder’s Baked goods. • Slicing of Zehnder’s Breads for packaging. • Packaging of special order bakery items. • Responsible to maintain ...

3rd Shift Housekeeping Attendant

Department: Hotel Housekeeping Position: 3rd Shift Housekeeping Attendant Reports To: 3rd Shift Housekeeping Supervisor Function: Under the direction of the 3rd Shift Housekeeping Supervisor, will ensure the inside and outside of Splash Village is maintained. Work Performed: • Clean common areas • Clean restrooms • Empty trash • Light maintenance ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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