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Food & Beverage Host & Cashier at Cedar Point

Cedar Point Avon, OH $15+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$15/hour

Associates 16 years of age and up earns $15/hour. Positions also available for 14/15 year olds, pay may vary based on job duties and responsibilities.

At Cedar Point, work is FUN! As a host and cashier, you'll greet and welcome guests to our world class food locations. You'll also

  • Assist with various functions of the restaurant, seat guests, take food to the table, bus tables, and assist with dish washing as needed.
  • Maintain an outgoing, friendly disposition while interacting with our guests.
  • Provide guest service according to Cedar Point standards

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • Paid training and FREE uniforms!
  • FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
  • FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
  • FREE tickets for family and friends!
  • 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
  • Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Responsibilities:

Come join our world class team at Cedar Point. Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you'll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

Qualifications:
  • You!
  • People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
  • Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Individuals with a passion and excitement about Cedar Point.
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

$31k is right at market for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers nationally

National salary averages
$31k
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $46k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
99,600 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024