

Diverse employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company have rated Team, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company have rated Team, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees are 27% more likely to recommend Cedar Fair Entertainment Company as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is rated highly by 56 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees are most satisfied about Retention, Outlook, and CEO Rating categories, putting Cedar Fair Entertainment Company’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is rated A
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 75 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cedar Fair Entertainment Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?There is an understanding that the park has survived for 150 years. It is always mentioned as a legacy, however there is little understanding of the key connection to the guests and why the park is important to guests.
What is the best part about your compensation package?The benefits for insurance were through Prudential.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Flexibility of work and understanding of work
What would you improve about your company's interview process?More transparency in culture and responsibilities.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The guests know the constant frantic "money grab" atmosphere that is the GM's priority..
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The mentality is juvenile and causes anxiety. It is not a professional team.
Cedar Fair, L.P. is a limited partnership company.
One mission: 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. Our mission is to become “the place to be for fun” by providing premier regional entertainment of breadth and scale.
Our vision is to create fun that’s larger than life, producing enduring family and social connections.
| Headquarter | Sandusky, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | cedarfair.com |
| Tel | (419) 627-2233 |
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company competitors include Six Flags and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cedar Fair Entertainment Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
56 employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company have reviewed Cedar Fair Entertainment Company 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 56 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company are pleased with their team. 56 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company believe the environment at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Cleveland, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cleveland, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Richard’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, African American/Black employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company’s competitors, Richard Zimmerman ranks right above Six Flags CEO Michael Spanos. Under Zimmerman’s leadership, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Outlook. Perks And Benefits and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Cedar Fair Entertainment Company could stand to see real improvement.
The Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Richard Zimmerman, Corporate Vice President, Sales Scott Tanner, and Director of Franchise Operations Todd Sampson
Richard Zimmerman CEO / President
Richard Zimmerman serves as the CEO / President of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Scott Tanner Corporate Vice President, Sales
Scott Tanner serves as the Corporate Vice President, Sales of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Todd Sampson Director of Franchise Operations
Todd Sampson serves as the Director of Franchise Operations of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Kelley Semmelroth EVP and Chief Marketing Officer
Kelley Semmelroth serves as the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Phil Bender Executive Vice President Operations
Phil Bender serves as the Executive Vice President Operations of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Karen Michelsen VIce President, Marketing
Karen Michelsen serves as the VIce President, Marketing of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Tim Fisher COO
Tim Fisher serves as the COO of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Tim started at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in Dec... read more
Dave Hoffman Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Dave Hoffman serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Dave... read more
John Scott Corporate Director
John Scott serves as the Corporate Director of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
How much do people at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is $123,651, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,327, or $58 per hour.
At Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,782 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,353 annually. Average Cedar Fair Entertainment Company salaries by department include: Admin at $59,038, Design at $116,509, Business Development at $125,316, and Sales at $147,279. Half of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company salaries are above $121,327.
28 employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 84 ratings) while 26 employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees include job titles like Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Cedar Fair Entertainment Company employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company across various culture dimensions.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company?
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company CEO is Richard Zimmerman, their score by employees is 77
What is Cedar Fair Entertainment Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is 27
What is the salary for QA in Cedar Fair Entertainment Company?
QA average salary in the US is 95k
What are the salaries in the HR in Cedar Fair Entertainment Company?
The average salaries for HR in Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is 115k
Who are Cedar Fair Entertainment Company competitors?
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company main competitors are Six Flags, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment