OVG has an immediate opening for a Sous Chef at Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place Convention Center.  This position reports to the Director of Culinary Innovations with responsibilities to include purchasing, inventory control, scheduling and managing culinary staff, food safety program, cost of goods accountability, labor management, food production and quality control.   This role will pay a yearly salary of $65,000 to $75,000.  

The Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Director of Culinary Servces specifications and guidelines. They will be responsible for all managing aspects of the assigned Kitchen and its personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/ storage of all food items in accordance with OVG standards. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to maintain and enhance our customers’ satisfaction. The Sous Chef is responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet production, presentation, and service standards.  

The Senior Event Manager provides professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within McCormick Place.  They lead and support the Event Managers while developing, coordinating, and supervising all event related activities through complex wide events.  Senior Event Managers also assist the Director and Assistant Director of Event Management in recruitment, training, and development of full-time event managers.   This role will pay a yearly...

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for being the first point of contact for show managers and exhibitors for the ordering, service delivery, invoicing and payment processes and providing them with an exceptional experience throughout.   This role will pays an hourly wage of $24.04 to $31.25.  

The Security Officer is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Security Supervisor. The Security Officer will be responsible for protecting the McCormick Place Convention Center campus, and it's visitors, staff, assets and vendors. The Security Officer provides general protection of facility property and personnel; monitors facility and protects against fire, damage, and theft; provides general information and assistance to facility guests; and serves as the lead for all base security systems. In the absence of...

The Event Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event for all assigned events taking place in the venue including developing, coordinating, and supervising all event related activities key to the operation of the facility including but not limited to collection and distribution of event information from the show manager, billing preparation/support, customer service representation to our guests and logistics of departmental activities relating to events; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience. 

The Sales Manager is responsible for all corporate and convention center sales for the venue. This position is responsible for the sale of venue advertising, sponsorships, suite agreements, banquets, meetings & special events at the facility. This individual will manage and coordinate all activities of the sales department to reach budget goals and generate revenue for the facility.    This role will pay an annual salary of $65,000 to $85,000.

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.   This role will pay a yearly salary of $55,000 to $75,000.

Under the direction of the AGM – Finance and Administration, the Purchasing Managermonitors, controls, and audits all purchasingtransactions at McCormick Place/Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.  This role ensures the efficient and effective completion of the Convention Center's purchasing function in compliance with the contractual requirements of the client.  

Under the direction of the Director of Partnerships, the Partnerships & Premium Seating Coordinator is responsible for supporting the sponsorship team throughout the sales process, driving new premium seating business, overseeing the day-of-event premium seating experience, and maintaining client relationships to achieve department revenue goals for OVG at McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena and the Arie Crown Theatre.   We are looking for hard-working, creative individuals who have a passion for the...

The Outreach and Diversity Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the organization’s efforts to provide tools and best practices to enable the organization and procurement teams to include diverse suppliers in their sourcing strategies.  The individual will also lead and coordinate the organizations efforts to build and maintain positive relationships with the community surrounding McCormick Place Convention Center.   This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $65,000.  

The Guest Services Concierge primary responsibility is to deliver outstanding customer service to guests, patrons, tenants, and employees, both pre, during, and post-events ensuring their experience exceeds expectations. Focused on elevating the guests experiences through personalized greetings and insightful recommendations on local dining and businesses, ensuring each interaction leaves a lasting impression.   This role will pay a hourly wage of $18.00-$20.00