Multi-venue hospitality operator managing nine entertainment districts across the US
Live! operates a portfolio of nine mixed-use entertainment districts anchored by restaurants, bars, and concert venues across major U.S. markets. The tech stack is skewed toward office productivity and creative tools (Office, Adobe Suite) rather than hospitality-specific software, paired with event production gear (Crestron, TriCaster) — typical of a venue operator focused on in-person experience design. Active hiring is heavily weighted toward operations roles (junior and mid-level), while documented pain points cluster tightly around food cost control and waste reduction, suggesting ongoing pressure to improve F&B unit economics across locations.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Operating Officer, Nightlife Director
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment develops and operates entertainment districts and dining venues in nine U.S. locations, including Power Plant Live! (Baltimore), Kansas City Live!, Fourth Street Live! (Louisville), XFINITY Live! (Philadelphia), Ballpark Village (St. Louis), Waterside District (Norfolk), Live! at the Battery (Atlanta), Texas Live! (Arlington), and Fenton (Cary). The company attracts more than 55 million annual visitors across these venues and hosts approximately 200 major concerts, festivals, and events each year. The portfolio includes branded restaurant and bar concepts, partnerships with notable chefs and athletes, and venue management for concerts and private events. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Baltimore, the company is privately held with 5,001–10,000 employees.
Yes. Operations roles dominate the hiring pipeline with 383 open positions; 358 are junior-level and 46 mid-level. Velocity is currently decelerating. All hiring is concentrated in the United States.
The stack emphasizes Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media (Meta, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn). Event production tools include Crestron control systems and TriCaster video production. No dedicated hospitality software platforms are listed in top tools.
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