Waterside District

Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the City of Norfolk’s world class waterfront and festival site, Waterside District will be a regional destination for the very best in entertainment and dining. A $40 million overhaul and rebranding of Norfolk’s iconic Waterside Festival Marketplace will allow visitors to enjoy the best national and local brands and concepts in an atmosphere that melds energy and the beautiful waterfront. Waterside District will feature many different types of food and will be anchored by The Market, a 30,000 square-foot, two-level concept located at the heart of the project. The Market will feature a variety of unique food and beverage concepts, as well as be the home for entertainment, festivals and family attractions. Entertainment will include Family Fun Days, Family Movie Nights, free concerts with kid friendly music, chef for a day, weekend entertainment all day long featuring jugglers, magicians, face painters, etc. on the promenade. In addition, there will be world-class nightly entertainment that takes cuisine and food to the next level, as well as great art, food, and unique festivals to accompany the events already programmed by Festevents. Waterside District will feature a variety of all kinds of music including the best local and regional talent. Waterside District offers a unique culture to its employees as well as a strong career path and growth opportunities. Team members will be exposed to the many aspects of dining and entertainment business. We are dedicated to great food and hospitality in an entrepreneurial environment, with career paths in restaurant and culinary management, multi-unit operations, nightlife operations, marketing and promotions, live entertainment and events and corporate positions. Waterside District prides itself on being an inclusive workplace for all employees with strong coaching and development programs, owner-operator bonus plans and advancement opportunities.