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Stewarding Supervisor | Full-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Chicago, IL, 60616
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Stewarding Supervisor position reports to the Director of Operations (BOH) 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 pays an hourly rate of $27.00 - $30.00
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 December 31, 2025.
About the Venue
McCormick Place Convention Center located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment
- Responsible for distribution, tracking and recovery of equipment needed to execute Restaurant and Concessions.
- Coordinate timely repairs of food service equipment.
- Maintain and secure equipment assets in good repair.
- Dispose of damaged equipment and recommendations for new.
Utility/Sanitation
- Execute operational cleaning schedules, pre-shifts, checklist, and audits.
- Conduct daily inspections to ensure production and dish areas meet company and health department standards. Take corrective action and follow-up where necessary.
- Uphold cleaning standards by OVG and City Health Department.
- Work with Pest Control to eliminate any issues.
Other
- Assigns appropriate duties to Union leads and hourly team members working at McCormick and WINTRUST Arena.
- Conducts monthly food service facilities inspections to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations.
- Responsible for documentation and timely corrective action.
- Coordinates and oversees ware washing equipment to maximize operational efficiencies.
- Responsible for maintaining ware washing supplies, along with cleaning and sanitation supplies.
- OSHA reports and documentation recorded and retained to comply with state and federal laws.
- Responsible for accident reporting and corrective action.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma.
- 1-3 years prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills and Abilities
- Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Computer Skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Other Qualifications
This position will work with limited supervision and will require the ability to interact with all levels of staff including management. Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Strong organizational abilities and clear communication are vital for a Stewarding Supervisor to coordinate culinary staff and oversee sanitation. Leadership involves ensuring compliance with health standards while motivating teams in a fast-paced environment like McCormick Place Convention Center.
Managing a large-scale venue such as McCormick Place demands meticulous scheduling, equipment tracking, and handling high visitor volumes. This contrasts with smaller venues where responsibilities might be less complex and the pace slower.
In Chicago, supervisory experience coupled with strong planning skills and familiarity with health codes are prized. A high school diploma is often required, but candidates with prior management experience in busy venues gain a competitive advantage.
SPECTRA emphasizes operational excellence and guest satisfaction, requiring supervisors to balance strict sanitation protocols with dynamic event demands. Adaptability and proactive problem-solving are crucial to meet both company and client expectations.
SPECTRA provides structured maintenance schedules and access to pest control partnerships, enabling supervisors to uphold rigorous cleaning audits and prompt equipment repairs, ensuring seamless food service operations in a high-traffic environment.
The Stewarding Supervisor position offers an hourly wage between $27.00 and $30.00, reflecting the specialized supervisory duties involved in managing food service sanitation and equipment at a premier convention center.
Chicago's hospitality sector, especially at venues like McCormick Place, experiences steady demand for experienced supervisors due to high event frequency. While competition exists, candidates with supervisory experience and local health regulation knowledge have strong prospects.
Possessing certifications aligned with Chicago's public health requirements can enhance a candidate's profile, signaling readiness to comply with city regulations and contributing to safer food service environments in large venues.
Starting as a Stewarding Supervisor opens pathways to higher management roles within event operations or hospitality management, leveraging hands-on experience in large venue logistics and team leadership.
Full-time roles require flexibility with shifts including nights and weekends due to event timings. However, SPECTRA provides benefits like paid time off and 401(k) plans, supporting overall employee well-being amidst demanding schedules.