Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $150,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Restaurant Associates is the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering, catering to some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. Known for its excellence in delivering elevated dining experiences, Restaurant Associates has earned recognition such as Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work. As a member of Compass Group USA, Restaurant Associates is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity. They maintain a drug-free workplace and offer a variety of benefits to support their employees' health and well-being. Their dedication to providing top-tier hospitality services is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field preferred
- 8-10+ years of senior hospitality leadership experience in multi-unit and multi-concept environments
- Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams
- Hands-on experience managing complex P&Ls and financial operations
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work onsite in a high-profile environment
- Passion for hospitality and cultural experiences
Job Qualifications
- 8-10+ years of senior hospitality leadership experience with demonstrated success in multi-unit, multi-concept environments
- Strong background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, cultural institutions, hotels, or destination-driven venues is essential
- Proven experience leading large, diverse teams across front-of-house, events, and service operations
- Deep financial acumen with hands-on experience managing complex P&Ls and high-revenue operations
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills
- comfortable partnering with executive clients and cultural organizations
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
- Passion for hospitality, food, beverage, art, and culture, with a refined understanding of guest experience at the highest level
Job Duties
- Provide full operational leadership across all LACMA dining venues, ensuring consistency, excellence and alignment with Restaurant Associates' brand and the museum's guest experience standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop a senior leadership team including General Managers, service leaders, and department heads across fine dining, cafe, wine bar, and catering operations
- Own financial performance across the campus, including multi-million-dollar P&L oversight, labor optimization, forecasting, and cost controls
- Serve as the primary liaison to museum leadership, curators, and stakeholders, ensuring dining experiences seamlessly complement exhibitions, special events, and public programming
- Oversee all catering and events, from VIP donor dinners and exhibition openings to high-volume galas and institutional events
- Partner closely with culinary leadership on service execution, menu rollouts, beverage programs, and guest experience strategy
- Ensure cafe operations meet the needs of daily museum guests and staff, including barista programs, grab-and-go offerings, and seasonal beverage concepts
- Champion service culture, professionalism, and hospitality standards across all teams
- Uphold and advance sustainability, wellness, safety, and inclusion initiatives in collaboration with Restaurant Associates' corporate partners
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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