Executive Chef| Full-Time | Hippodrome

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Executive Chef| Full-Time | Hippodrome Location US-MD-Baltimore Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago(7/13/2026 9:25 AM) Job ID 2026-32840 Location Name Hippodrome Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-MD-Baltimore Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 21201 Location : Address 12 N Eutaw St Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/9/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations for the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Exchange, delivering exceptional food quality, service, and operational excellence across a diverse event schedule. The venue hosts 10–12 Broadway productions annually, in addition to comedy performances, concerts, special engagements, private events, and corporate functions. This position oversees all culinary services, including concessions, full-service catering, private events, VIP hospitality, cast parties, production catering, and special event dining. The Executive Chef ensures seamless execution of culinary operations across multiple simultaneous events while managing production schedules, staffing plans, food quality, and service standards. Working closely with the Food & Beverage Director, venue leadership, event planners, production teams, and clients, the Executive Chef creates memorable dining experiences that enhance the guest experience, support touring productions, and contribute to the overall success and profitability of the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Exchange. This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$80,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 9, 2026. Responsibilities Lead all culinary operations for concessions, catering, premium hospitality, production catering, cast parties, VIP events, and private functions.Develop creative, high-quality menus tailored to Broadway productions, concerts, private events, and client needs.Plan and execute food production for multiple events while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.Collaborate with venue leadership, event planners, and clients to customize menus and deliver exceptional guest experiences.Manage kitchen operations, including scheduling, production planning, food preparation, and event execution.Recruit, hire, train, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.Establish performance expectations and hold culinary staff accountable for quality, safety, and service standards.Monitor and control food costs, labor costs, and departmental expenses to meet budget and profitability goals.Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure product quality and cost efficiency.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, food safety requirements, and sanitation standards.Maintain ServSafe standards and ensure all kitchen staff follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.Develop recipes, production standards, and portion controls to ensure consistency and profitability.Coordinate culinary support...