Cedar Fair Company Culture
Cedar Fair Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Cedar Fair's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
ARetention
AOutlook
A-Team
A-Manager
B+Cedar Fair CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Richard A. Zimmerman
68 /100
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Diversity at Cedar Fair
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Cedar Fair have rated Team, Manager, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cedar Fair
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Cedar Fair have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Cedar Fair eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
17
Cedar Fair employees are 17% more likely to recommend Cedar Fair as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Cedar Fair
Working at Cedar Fair is rated highly by 74 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cedar Fair employees are most satisfied about Environment, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting Cedar Fair’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Cedar Fair was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cedar Fair
B+
Overall Company Culture at Cedar Fair is rated B+
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Cedar Fair ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cedar Fair Employee Reviews
Out of 57 Cedar Fair employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cedar Fair improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From Cedar Fair Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Casual conversation, provided clear insight to expectations and opportunity to speak with associates previously in the role applied for.
- What makes you most happy at work?Project work within my area of expertise and interactions with colleagues.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Enthusiastic, highly qualified, responsible and each takes accountability and ownership of their position.
Constructive Feedback From Cedar Fair Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There is room for improvement in every department
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They treated me like I was an animal.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We have so much revenue that can be used to benefit customers and draw more in but I work at a very selfish company.
Cedar Fair Company Information
Cedar Fair Company Overview
Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks.
Cedar Fair was founded in 1983 and its current CEO is Richard A. Zimmerman. Since its inception 43 years ago, Cedar Fair has grown to 1000 employees.
Cedar Fair Mission, Vision & Values
Cedar Fair Mission & Values
Fun for all. Few companies are the purveyors of fun that we are. That’s because we have a management team with 185 years of industry knowledge. A team with proven track records and an eye on our long-term success. An expert staff dedicated to the guest experience. And a legacy of award-winning, record-breaking rides.
Cedar Fair Vision Statement
Our mission is to become 'the place to be for fun' by providing premier regional entertainment of breadth and scale.
| Headquarter | Sandusky, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | cedarfair.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FUN |
Cedar Fair Competitors
Cedar Fair competitors include Six Flags, Universal Studios, Monarch Casino & Resort, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Cedar Fair ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cedar Fair compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Cedar Fair Employees
Cedar Fair has 1000 employees. 74 employees at Cedar Fair have reviewed Cedar Fair across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 74 Cedar Fair employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cedar Fair are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Cedar Fair, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cedar Fair are pleased with their team. 74 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Cedar Fair are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cedar Fair believe the environment at Cedar Fair is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cedar Fair is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Cedar Fair work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cedar Fair are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Cedar Fair - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cedar Fair is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Cedar Fair employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cedar Fair KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Cedar Fair's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Cedar Fair employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Cedar Fair CEO & Leadership
Cedar Fair CEO - Richard A. Zimmerman
68 /100
Richard’s approval rate is just above average, putting Richard in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Richard A. Zimmerman is well regarded by employees for the Environment Cedar Fair offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Richard is most liked by employees in the Sales department and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cedar Fair’s competitors, Richard A. Zimmerman ranks just above Six Flags’s CEO Michael Spanos. With Richard’s leadership, Cedar Fair employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Retention. Richard was rated slightly below average for Gender.
Cedar Fair Leadership
The Cedar Fair Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Richard A. Zimmerman, CFO of Cedar Fair Management Inc and Executive VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc. Brian Witherow, and Chief Mktg Officer of Cedar Fair Management Inc and Executive VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc Kelley Semmelroth
Richard A. Zimmerman CEO / President
Mr. Matthew A. Ouimet, also known as Matt, serves as Executive Chairman of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Mr. Ouimet... read more
Brian Witherow CFO of Cedar Fair Management Inc and Executive VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc.
Mr. Brian C. Witherow has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Cedar Fair Management Inc.,... read more
Kelley Semmelroth Chief Mktg Officer of Cedar Fair Management Inc and Executive VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc
Ms. Kelley Semmelroth has been the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Cedar Fair Management Company... read more
Duffield E. Milkie Executive VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc and General Counsel of Cedar Fair Management Inc
Duffield E. Milkie has been a Director of First Bancshares, Inc. since 2014. Mr. Milkie has served as Executive Vice... read more
Robert A. Decker Senior Vice President of Planning & Design - Cedar Fair Management Inc
Mr. Robert A. Decker, also known as Rob, has been Senior Vice President of Planning & Design at Cedar Fair Management... read more
David R. Hoffman Chief Accounting Officer of Cedar Fair Management Inc and Senior VP of Cedar Fair Management Inc
Mr. David R. Hoffman, also known as Dave, has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Cedar Fair... read more
H. Philip Bender Executive Vice President of Operations - Cedar Fair Management Inc
Mr. H. Philip Bender, also known as Phil, has been an Executive Vice President of Operations at Cedar Fair Management... read more
Beth Painter Corporate Vice President, Business Planning & Analysis
Beth Painter serves as the Corporate Vice President, Business Planning & Analysis of Cedar Fair.
Bob White Regional Vice President
Bob White serves as the Regional Vice President of Cedar Fair.
Cedar Fair Salaries
How much does Cedar Fair pay?
How much do people at Cedar Fair get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cedar Fair is $110,054, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,013, or $52 per hour.
At Cedar Fair, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,175 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,733 annually. Average Cedar Fair salaries by department include: Engineering at $137,279, Sales at $134,084, Legal at $217,175, and Admin at $55,012. Half of Cedar Fair salaries are above $110,013.
25 employees at Cedar Fair rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 74 ratings) while 23 employees at Cedar Fair rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $205k | $205k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
$110,054*
Average Compensation
$110,013*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cedar Fair Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cedar Fair
Diverse employees at Cedar Fair score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Cedar Fair in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cedar Fair across various culture dimensions.
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Cedar Fair Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Cedar Fair PTO
Cedar Fair's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Cedar Fair's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cedar Fair
Who is the CEO of Cedar Fair?
Cedar Fair CEO is Richard A. Zimmerman, their score by employees is 68
What is Cedar Fair eNPS?
The eNPS for Cedar Fair is 17
What is Cedar Fair revenue?
Cedar Fair revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Cedar Fair?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Cedar Fair?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Cedar Fair is 61k
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