Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Cedar Point Sports Center

Company: The Sports Facilities Companies
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Cedar Point Sports Center Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Sandusky, OH DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) ABOUT THE COMPANY: Cedar Point Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Sandusky, OH. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Cedar Point Sports Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will assist in effectively managing all aspects of Food & Beverage for Cedar Point Sports Center and managed properties. This position is responsible for delivering an exceptional food, beverage, and service experience for all our guests. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Directly align with the Cedar Point Sports Center Mission Statement and Core Values Manage the daily production, preparation & presentation of all food for the facility's concessions and special events to ensure quality consistent product is produced that meets CPSC standards Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising all Food & Beverage Team Members Open, supervise, operate, and close concession locations throughout CPSC and managed properties Monitor daily and weekly food & labor costs and financial reports to assist in cost management Assist F&B Manager in weekly and monthly inventory reporting Effectively manage all cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas Ensure highest levels of food safety & sanitation are being maintained, operationally manage safety practices to ensure compliance and inspections scores of 98 or better Assist in ordering of perishable & non-perishable food supplies as well as kitchen supplies Assist F&B Manager with research into new food & beverage items, to create and implement new menu ideas that reflect current trends Manage supply invoices and effectively communicate with vendors, sales representatives, and suppliers Continuously inspect equipment, food deliveries, kitchen equipment, and order repairs as necessary Effectively manage customer complaints and suggestions Coordinate with other managers and vendors regarding catering for special events and parties Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by Food & Beverage Manager THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: Proven success of effective management strategy in a high-volume concessions/food & beverage environment Experience in supervising staff in order to effectively execute a successful event Experience and success in customer service and leadership Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 21 years old 2-4 years of culinary experience 2-4 years of food & beverage management experience Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred ServSafe Certification is required RAMP Certification is preferred Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written Must have strong leadership skills Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment Must be able to work under pressure and be decisive Ability to motivate employees Ability to prioritize Must be able to work well in a group setting Must have strong mathematical skills Must be able to work irregular shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, bend, carry, lift, pull, and push Will be required to operate a computer Facility has intermittent noise Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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