• Pre-soak or scrape off food residue from dishes
• Safely sort and stack dirty dishes.
• Load dirty dishes into racks to be sent through the machine.
• Operate dish machines, ensuring all dishes, pots, pans, glassware, and silverware are cleaned and sanitized.
• Unload clean dishes and dish racks after running through the machine. Return sanitized items to their proper locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area.
• Monitor and replenish dishwashing detergents and cleaning supplies as needed. 
• Inspect and ensure dishwashing equipment is functioning properly; report any maintenance issues.
• Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen floors, walls, and equipment.
• Help with organizing and storing kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and accidents.
• Perform end-of-shift cleaning tasks to ensure the dishwashing area is ready for the next shift.

We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 in referral incentives, free meals while working, great team discounts across all of our properties - including free Bavarian Blast Waterpark access—plus many other great team member perks!

SUMMARY:

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is looking for talented bakery decorators to bring our products to life through detailed decorating work. Our high-volume, from-scratch bakery focuses primarily on frosted sugar cookies, cupcakes, and simple house tortes, with occasional custom cake orders.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys precision piping, fine detail work, and consistency. Speed and attention to detail are essential, as our decorators produce high volumes of beautifully finished items each day. Cake decorating is part of the role, but the primary focus is on cookie and dessert decorating using buttercream (no fondant).

Decorators also support general bakery tasks including baking and packaging as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience with buttercream piping, lettering, floral work, and detailed decorating
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to execute seasonal and custom designs
• Comfortable using decorating bags, tips, and related tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work weekends and holidays

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this position or others at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, please apply online—or stop in for a walk-in, on-the-spot interview!

From Hello to Hired! – Walk-In Interviews
Bavarian Inn Restaurant – Team Services Office
713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

(Enter using the marked “Team Member Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building. Office hours are Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm.)

Bring photos of your work!
We’d love to see examples of piping, lettering, and floral designs—even on your phone.

We also offer up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 in referral incentives when you refer a friend to work with us, free meals when you are on the clock, plus many other great team member perks!

Summary:

This position is responsible for processing all cash transactions from our dining areas, preparing all alcoholic drinks for guests in dining rooms plus providing excellent customer service to guests seated at our Michigan on Main bar. (We see anywhere between 400 & 4000 guests each Saturday!) Must be able to accurately process cash & operate a cash register machine. Previous cashiering or bartending experience is not required but would be welcome. $14/hour base pay plus $10-$50 per day in additional tips.

Basic Qualifications:

• Accurate cash handling is a must
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8+ hours
• Must be able to perform continual light to moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling – up to 50 pounds

Uniform: Black dress slacks, black slip resistant shoes, and polo shirt. 

How to Apply? If you are interested in this position or others at Bavarian Inn Restaurant you may apply online — or even better, visit our Team Services office in person! Office hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, with on-the-spot interviews conducted whenever possible. Apply today to create enjoyable experiences with us!

BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANT, 713 S MAIN STREET, FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734
**Enter using marked “Team Member Entrance” staircase at the rear of the building

• Setting up seasonal décor, trees, wreaths, florals & displays
• Decorating dining rooms & public spaces
• Installing holiday and festival-themed decorations
• Organizing décor inventory & storage areas
• Assisting with seasonal changeovers throughout the building

• Mostly weekday daytime hours
• Typical shift times 9am–2pm
• Hours vary based on seasonal decorating projects - more hours during major seasonal switches.

• Comfortable lifting and moving décor boxes & supplies
• Ability to carry items up and down stairs
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at varying heights
• Ability to stay active throughout decorating projects

• Enjoy decorating and hands-on creative work
• Work well as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and attention to detail
• Enjoy helping create memorable guest experiences through seasonal décor

Full-Time + Benefits

Bavarian Inn Restaurant | Frankenmuth, MI

Lead the Heart of the Haus

Join our kitchen leadership team where you’ll help guide daily operations, support your team, and keep service running strong in a high-volume environment serving thousands of guests.

Our supervisors lead from the line — not from the sidelines. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside your team, step into key stations, and keep service running smoothly — setting the tone for the day with a calm, optimistic, and focused approach.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support kitchen team members during daily service

• Work on the line — stepping into key or high-demand stations as needed

• Help manage workflow, station coverage, and shift execution

• Train and support new team members while maintaining standards

• Delegate tasks and keep the team organized and on pace

• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards

 

What We’re Looking For

• Previous kitchen leadership or lead experience preferred

• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

• Ability to stay organized and lead during high-volume service

• Positive, team-focused leadership style

• Reliable, adaptable, and ready to step in wherever needed

 

Pay & Schedule

• Wage: $18–$20/hour starting wage (based on experience)

• Type: Full-time position with benefits

• Typical Shifts: 8am-5pm; 12pm-9pm; 2pm-11:30pm

 

Benefits & Perks

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

• Dental & Vision options

• 401(k), life, and disability coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 6% based on performance goals)

• Free meals while working

• Bavarian Blast Waterpark access

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000)

• Referral bonuses (up to $1,000)

• Discounts across Bavarian Inn properties

• Provided chef coats (annual uniform allowance)

 

From Hello to Hired – Walk-In Interviews Welcome

If you are interested in this position or others at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, you may apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Address:

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth

(Enter using the marked "Team Member Entrance" staircase at the rear of the building)

Bavarian Inn Restaurant | Frankenmuth, MI

Part-Time: 15-40 hours per week
Wage: $5.49/hr + tips (average $30/hour)
Shift Examples: 11am-4pm; 12pm-7/9pm; 4pm-11pm

Where Every Shift Feels Like Center Stage

Bring your personality, your energy, and your smile - we’ll bring the guests, lederhosen, and dirndls.

At Bavarian Inn Restaurant, serving isn’t just a job - it’s a performance. You’ll be part of a high-energy team creating memorable dining experiences for thousands of guests each week. If you enjoy staying busy, connecting with people, and earning great money while doing it, this is your opportunity.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Average earnings of $30/hour with tips
• Up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement
• Free meals while working
• Free Bavarian Blast Waterpark access
• Great discounts across all Bavarian Inn properties
• Up to $1,000 in referral bonuses
• Flexible scheduling for school and family

What You’ll Do

• Deliver friendly, fast-paced, and memorable service
• Guide guests through our family-style dining experience
• Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining area
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly

We serve over half a million chicken dinners each year - so it gets busy, and that’s part of the fun.

What We’re Looking For

• Outgoing, positive, and guest-focused personality
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable with weekend and holiday availability
• Age 18+ (17 with completed alcohol training)
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

From Hello to Hired!

Apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. We conduct on-the-spot interviews daily as time permits.

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

(Use the marked "Team Member Entrance" staircase on the east/river facing side of the building. Office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm)

Apply today to create enjoyable experiences with us - and earn great money doing it!

Full-Time + Full Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience (approx. $50,000–$65,000 annually)
Bavarian Inn Restaurant | Frankenmuth, MI

LEAD THE FUTURE OF OUR BAKERY

Join our bakery team where tradition, craftsmanship, and quality come together every day. From artisan breads to handmade pastries, tortes, and decorated cookies, everything we create is made from scratch using recipes passed down for generations. Producing over 250,000 loaves of bread annually, our bakery is a high-volume operation with a deep commitment to quality and consistency.

We’re looking for a hands-on bakery leader to lead daily production, guide the team, and elevate our bakery operations — working alongside an experienced and dedicated team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead daily bakery production across bread and pastry teams
• Work alongside your team to maintain quality and consistency
• Evaluate product quality and coach team members to meet standards
• Train and develop team members across shifts
• Help manage production flow, scheduling, and daily operations
• Strengthen communication and consistency across shifts
• Utilize FlexiBake for inventory, ordering, and reporting
• Partner with leadership to support overall bakery operations

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong hands-on bakery experience (bread, pastry, & cake decorating)
• Leadership or lead experience in a bakery or food production environment
• Strong eye for quality with the ability to coach and develop others
• Knowledge of scratch baking and high-volume production
• Organized, team-focused, and able to bring structure to operations
• Experience with inventory or production systems preferred

SCHEDULE
This is a full-time position (40–45 hours per week). The role requires flexibility to support both overnight (10pm–6am) and early morning (4am–12pm) production teams as needed to stay connected with operations and team members.

WHY JOIN OUR BAKERY

• Work in a true scratch bakery with traditional, time-tested recipes
• Lead a high-volume production operation with a strong community reputation
• Opportunity to influence product quality, training, and team development
• Play a key role in the continued growth and evolution of our bakery

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 15% of salary based on performance goals)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k), life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Free meals while working
• Bavarian Blast Waterpark access and Team Member Fun Days
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000)
• Referral bonuses (up to $1,000)
• Discounts across Bavarian Inn propertiesAnnual uniform allowance (up to $350)

FROM HELLO TO HIRED

If you are excited about this opportunity other positions at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. For more information or to schedule an interview, call our Team Services office directly at 989-652-7215.

Location:

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

(Enter using the marked "Team Member Entrance" staircase at the rear of the building.)

Join our Bavarian Inn Restaurant team and create enjoyable experiences with us!

Enjoy free Bavarian Blast Waterpark access, team member discounts across our properties, free meals while working, up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, and up to $1,000 in referral incentives for each friend you refer!

About our Bakery Team:

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is looking to add new faces to our AWESOME third shift bakery team! We are a high volume, from scratch production bakery providing over 250,000 loaves of bread each year for use in our bakeshop and dining rooms. Our third shift bread production team is responsible for the assembling, scaling, and baking of fresh ingredients used in the production of rye, white, stollen, and various other artisanal breads. General knowledge and prior professional experience working with various dough types is required. Prior work history in high volume production bakery setting is a plus but not required. 

Position Details:

• Wage: Starting at $16 per hour
• Part-Time; average of 15-35 hours per week, depending on season 
• Shift Times: Typically, 10pm-5am, but may have some variation based on production needs
• Bakery is open 7 days per week, 365 days per year; weekend & holiday availability required

Basic Qualifications:

• 1 year+ experience with professional baking
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8+ hours (duration of shift)
• Must be able to perform continual light to moderate lifting, up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to tolerate high heat from ovens (putting product in/out)
• Strong math skills required to recalculate recipes based on production needs

How to Apply?

You may apply either online or by visiting our Team Services office in person.  If you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview appointment, please feel free to contact us directly at 989-652-7215. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We look forward to speaking with you!

Bavarian Inn Restaurant (713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734)

• Schedule & lead our décor team in planning, creating, and installing seasonal and holiday decorations.
• Design, assemble, and maintain centerpieces for dining rooms, weddings, and special events.
• Coordinate and lead seasonal and holiday décor changeovers throughout the building.
• Ensure all décor is visually appealing, safe, and well-maintained.
• Manage décor inventory, supplies, and timelines.
• Support and train team members to achieve consistent, high-quality results.

• Part Time: 20–25 hours per week on average. (Heavier “full-time” weeks during major seasonal/holiday décor changeovers.)
• Flexible Schedule! Typically, Monday–Friday day shifts. (Occasional weekends or evenings as projects require.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights (ladders/scaffolding), and perform physical tasks related to décor setup.

• Strong creativity, an eye for design, and attention to detail.
• Experience in decorating, floral design, event setup, or visual merchandising.
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Flexible and organized, able to balance multiple projects and deadlines.

• Be part of a family-owned business built on tradition and hospitality.
• A creative role where your work is seen and appreciated by thousands of guests.
• Supportive workplace culture that values trust, respect, optimism, and fun
• Team perks including an extremely flexible schedule, free meals, referral bonuses, great discounts including access to the Bavarian Blast waterpark, and more!

Part Time & Full Time (20-40 hours per week)

Bavarian Inn Restaurant   |   Frankenmuth, MI


Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Join our dynamic kitchen team — the heart of the haus — where teamwork, tradition, and pride come together. Our Line Cooks build on their culinary experience to work multiple stations, plate quality dishes, and help keep the line running strong. 

At Bavarian Inn Restaurant, each season brings a different rhythm. Our current slower "off season" pace allows time for hands on training, learning our systems, and perfecting techniques. As we move closer to the holidays, our kitchen shifts into a fast paced, high-volume environment serving 3,000+ guests daily. We're looking for a Line Cook who can grow into the role now — and confidently handle the heat when the kitchen is at full speed.

What You'll Do

• Cook and prepare menu items across multiple stations (grill, sauté, fry, broil)
• Plate dishes with consistency and attention to detail
• Help maintain food quality, timing, and kitchen standards
• Support your team and keep service running smoothly
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized

What We're Looking For

• Some kitchen experience required (line or high-volume preferred)
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to stay organized and keep pace during busy service
• Team-focused with a strong work ethic
• Ready to grow and take on more responsibility

Pay & Schedule

• Wage: $17-$19 per hour
• Full Time & Part Time Options (20-40 hours per week)
• Typical Shifts: 11am-7pm; 2pm-10:30pm; 12pm-8pm

Team Member Perks

• Free meals while working
• Bavarian Blast Waterpark access
• Discounts across Bavarian Inn properties
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $10,000!
• Referral Bonuses - up to $1,000 for each hire!
• Flexible Scheduling

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Minimum of 6+ months kitchen experience, high volume preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
• Able to follow recipes and adapt to menu changes.
• Capable of standing for 8+ hours and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

If you are excited about this opportunity, or any other position at Bavarian Inn Restaurant, apply online or visit our Team Services office in person. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with open interviews offered daily as time permits!

Location:

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

Enter using the marked "Team Member Entrance" staircase at the rear of the building.

Join our Bavarian Inn Restaurant team and create enjoyable experiences with us!