F&B Operations Manager - Guest Experience and Growth

Cedar Point; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH seeks a Manager - Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and oversee all F&B operations within their area of the park. The Manager Food and Beverage will help set training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Chef to support park-wide initiatives.

You will lead F&B operations, drive financial performance, and develop for managers and supervisors, ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2–4 years in food and beverage management; 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Valid ServSafe Food Manager Certification preferred. Valid ServSafe Alcohol Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food & beverage operations in area of responsibility with a focus on service quality, operational efficiency, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Drive financial performance by consistently meeting or exceeding revenue, margin, and cost of goods goals; maintain full accountability for achieving budgeted results.
• Lead labor planning and optimization across all F&B locations in area of responsibility, ensuring effective staffing levels, accurate scheduling, productivity management, and compliance with time & attendance expectations.
• Oversee financial controls, including sales accuracy, system integrity, labor cost management, and alignment to division reporting standards.
• Provide leadership and development for F&B Area Managers and supervisors, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Ensure all facilities, equipment, and F&B locations remain clean, safe, functional, and operationally ready; support maintenance and capital planning needs.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage & Executive Chef on menus, concepts, product strategy, and efficiency improvements while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Training

Guest service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH seeks a Manager - Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and oversee all F&B operations within their area of the park. The Manager Food and Beverage will help set training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Chef to support park-wide initiatives.

You will lead F&B operations, drive financial performance, and develop for managers and supervisors, ensuring