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:
September 28, 2022
Department: Food and Beverage – Main Kitchen Position: Grill Helper Reports 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 […]
July 29, 2020
Zehnder’s Splash Village is offering a FREE Lifeguard Training Course open to anyone looking for a new and exciting opportunity. This course teaches lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to recognize, prevent and respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. Minimum age is 16 […]
July 18, 2019
Department: Z-Chef’s Café Job Title: Café CashierShifts: 8 am-4 pm, 12 pm-9 pm, 10:30 am-4 pm, 4 pm-930 pm Job Description:• Collects payment from guests and makes change for cash transactions, authorizes and finalizes credit card payments and verifies identification for personal checks and credit card sales.• Ensures an accurate […]
May 23, 2019
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.
November 1, 2018
Review of the special party/event functions.
Provide necessary production of foods so as to not have uninterrupted flow of finished food products. Daily checking the coolers and freezers to ensure proper utilization of leftovers and rotation of foods to ensure freshness.
Compliance to the recipe standards and proper portioning of food items.
January 15, 2016
Provide quality service to guests. Knowledgeable about the working of “Splash Village”. Participate in “Add-On-Sales” program.
Directly participate in and oversee the “guest’s experience”.
Maintain area’s sanitation in accordance with MI Dept of Health. More -->
February 3, 2016
Food preparation in the proper quantities of the specified quality.
The proper utilization of “waste foods” as directed by First Cook.
The “hands-on” production of foods for the area both cold and hot.
Daily communication with the First Cook. Participation in the “food is theater” philosophy when requested by the Head Chef. Maintaining proper levels of foodstuffs for sale in assigned area. More -->
July 18, 2019
Job Title: Retail Bakery ClerkStatus: Part-Time Shifts: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm, 11 am – 7 pm, 3:00 pm – Close, 2 pm-9:30 pm Job Description: • Stocking and merchandising the Retail Bakery shelves with signature baked goods. • Having thorough knowledge of the products we offer to our guests; […]
September 11, 2018
Part-Time – 20-30hrs Shift: 1st Shift (4:00am – 12:00pm) Job Description: • Responsible for the daily production of pastry/torte items for all the various F&B departments, retail bakery and special take out orders as directed and instructed by the pastry chef and production bakery manager. • Assisting hands-on in producing […]
March 16, 2017
The daily set up of the fryer area; including turning on the deep fat fryers
to proper temperature, making sure that exhaust fans are working properly, accumulation of pans and accessories needed for food storage, and turning on of warming units.
Supplying the hot line area with proper amounts of fried chicken, sautéed livers, and mashed potatoes, in accordance to the recipes established by Zehnder’s and in the proper amounts as dictated by the volume of business.
