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The Catering Sales Manager has a primary duty of making sales and obtaining orders or contracts for venue. This position is responsible for generating, managing and coordinating outside catering sales, as well as initiating, directing and implementing marketing functions in the Catering Department. The Sales Manager will independently manage and oversee all aspects of full group operations from reservation, through contract negotiation and finalization, to group reception and event catering.
The Catering Sales Manager maintains a consistently positive and professional relationship with internal and external clients. The Sales Manager...
The Sustainability Manager will oversee and manage the Event Related Sustainability Policies and Efforts approved by the Client and the General Manager of the McCormick Place Convention Center under the direction of the Director of Sustainability.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $85,000 to $100,000.
The VP Hospitality Operations is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the food & beverage operations to include concessions, premium areas, as well as catering operations. This individual ultimately oversees every managerial, f/t and p/t position, and ensures full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation and food-related ordinances, and alcohol service regulations. In addition to managing the day-to-day business operations, the VP Hospitality Operations solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Additionally, this role involves a mix of concessions, premium, and catering and therefore experience in all is a...
The Event Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing all internal events for OVG, MPEA, Choose Chicago, partners, and tenants. This includes assistance with the room scheduling, event planning, implementation, and follow-up activities. The Event Coordinator plays a large role in the support of the entire Event Management Department with various event related and administrative details.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $27 to $32.
Responsibilities include enforcing fire regulations and patrolling assigned area for fire violations. Responds to all fire calls, fire alarms and medical emergencies within an assigned facility.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $26.07.
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
The Network Engineer is responsible for the administration of the McCormick Place network infrastructure and computing environment. The Network Engineer will plan, support, maintain, and plan for future modifications for the network and computing environment.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $70,000 to $85,000.
The Customer Services Manager is responsible for engaging with key customers by building and preserving solid trusting relationships. This position will plan, direct and manage customer service initiatives, while being the first point of contact for show managers and exhibitors for the ordering, service delivery, invoicing and payment processes while providing a high level of day-to-day support to their assigned clients to ensure maximum client satisfaction.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $57,000 to $65,000.
We have an immediate opening for a Part-time Infrastructure Technician at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Will provide infrastructure service support for the wired and wireless networks for Event Exhibitors, Show Management, and internal administrative users.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $22 to $28.
Under the direction of the Purchasing Director, 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 general supervision of the Sr. Sustainability Manager, the Loading Dock Manager will oversee the daily operations of our dock facilities at McCormick Place. They will be responsible for the overall leadership, planning, administration, and management of the McCormick Place Convention Center (MCPL) dock operations and logistics. The Loading Dock Manager will collaborate with various internal MCPL departments, clients, exhibitors, vendors, and contract partners to coordinate and execute the move-in and move-out processes for events, ensuring compliance with MCPL policies. Additionally, the Manager will oversee our loading dock personnel (General Service Contractor, Waste Management, Event Labor,...
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 Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for overseeing the direction of the operation's food and beverage daily activities in accordance with OVG policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and positive, productive and compliant work environment. The Director of Food & Beverage is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the concessions, retail, and purchasing team at the Wintrust Arena including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen...
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.