Sous Chef | Part-Time | Hippodrome

Oak View Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group's Hippodrome Theater is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef and kitchen team, preparing and cooking for events and shows. This role helps supervise the kitchen staff and ensures recipes and standards are followed.

Hours vary with the venue's event schedule, making this an exciting, fast-paced opportunity for an experienced culinary professional. You will work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, maintain food safety, assist with inventory, and collaborate with other

Qualifications

• 2–3 years cooking experience in restaurant, catering, hospitality or events.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion guidelines.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays based on event schedule.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and cooking food for events and shows.
• Support the Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead cooks and kitchen staff during prep and service.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and portions.
• Monitor food during service and report issues.
• Train kitchen staff on procedures.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and storage requirements.
• Inventory and check supplies as needed.
• Open and close kitchen duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to support events.
• Follow safety and food handling procedures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen supervision

Food safety knowledge

Recipe adherence

Communication

Event schedules flex

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

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.

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 Sous Chef supports the Chef and kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, and daily kitchen operations for events and shows at the Hippodrome Theater. This position helps supervise the kitchen staff, makes sure food is prepared according to recipes and company standards, and assists with keeping the kitchen ready for service. The work schedule will vary based on the venue’s event and show schedule. This is an event/show-based position, and hours will vary depending on the venue’s event schedule.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00 - $25.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and cooking food for events and shows.
• Support the Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Help supervise and lead cooks and kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Make sure food is prepared according to recipes, portion guidelines, and service needs.
• Assist with food preparation, production, and plating.
• Monitor food during service and communicate any issues to the Chef.
• Help train kitchen employees on food preparation and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and storage requirements.
• Check food products and supplies and assist with inventory as needed.
• Help make sure kitchen equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Work with other departments to support the event and show needs.
• Follow company safety and food handling procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous cooking experience in a restaurant, catering, hospitality, or event setting. Previous experience helping supervise or lead kitchen staff preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with kitchen staff and management.
• Ability to work during events and shows with varying shifts.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other shifts based on the event schedule.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as needed.
• Food handlers' or food safety certification may be required based on local requirements.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.