Manager, Food & Beverage

Cedar Point; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point in Ohio is seeking a Manager - Food and Beverage to lead F&B operations across the park area. You will drive service quality, budgeting, staffing, and cost controls while collaborating with culinary and other departments to deliver guest-focused experiences.

You will supervise area managers, optimize labor, ensure safety and sanitation standards, and implement menus and concepts that enhance profitability and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years in food and beverage management.
• 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food & beverage operations in area with a focus on service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Drive financial performance by meeting revenue, margin and cost of goods goals; accountability for budgeted results.
• Lead labor planning and scheduling across all F&B locations with effective staffing and productivity management.
• Oversee financial controls including sales accuracy, system integrity, and labor cost management.
• Provide leadership and development for F&B Area Managers and supervisors.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and F&B locations are clean, safe, and operational.
• Partner with Director of F&B & Executive Chef on menus, concepts, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

F&B management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Staffing & scheduling

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

The Manager - Food and Beverage plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage operations in their area of the park. The Manager Food and Beverage will help set agendas and guidelines for training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls. The Manager Food and Beverage reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and collaborates with other departments to support park-wide initiatives.

Overview

The Manager - Food and Beverage plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage operations in their area of the park. The Manager Food and Beverage will help set agendas and guidelines for training, purchasing, budgeting, staffing, inventory, and cost controls. The Manager Food and Beverage reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and collaborates with other departments to support park-wide initiatives.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 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.
• Must pass background check and drug screening per company policy.