Food & Beverage Operations Manager — Guest Experience & Profit

Cedar Point; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point is seeking a Manager - Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all F&B operations in their area of the park.

You will help set agendas and guidelines for training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls, and report to the Director of Food & Beverage while collaborating with other departments to support park-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
• 2-4 years in food and beverage management.

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

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

ServSafe Alcohol Certification

Job description

Cedar Point is seeking a Manager - Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all F&B operations in their area of the park.

You will help set agendas and guidelines for training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls, and report to the Director of Food & Beverage while collaborating with other departments to support park-wide initiatives.