Manager, Food & Beverage

Cedar Point; Vermilion (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Point in Ohio seeks a Manager - Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all F&B operations within their park area. The role drives service quality, cost controls and guest satisfaction across multiple locations.

The incumbent will set training guidelines, manage budgeting, staffing, inventory and safety compliance while collaborating with other departments to support park-wide initiatives and product strategy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• 2-4 years of food and beverage management experience; 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food and beverage operations within area of responsibility with focus on service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Drive financial performance by meeting revenue and cost targets and maintain alignment with budget.
• Lead labor planning and scheduling across F&B locations, ensuring proper staffing and productivity.
• Oversee financial controls, including sales accuracy and labor cost management.
• Provide leadership and development for F&B managers and supervisors.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and locations are well maintained and compliant with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Director of F&B and Executive Chef on menus and product strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

F&B management experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

ServSafe (optional)

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.