Campus Director
Restaurant Associates is bringing an exceptional multi-venue dining experience to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). We're seeking a Campus Director to oversee all culinary and operational aspects across four distinct concepts : a Fine Dining Restaurant, a Wine Bar, a Caf, and Catering & Events. This leadership role requires a visionary hospitality professional with a balance of creative flair, operational excellence, and the ability to lead diverse teams in a dynamic cultural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all venues across the LACMA campus, ensuring alignment with Restaurant Associates' brand standards and the museum's guest experience goals.
- Lead and develop a team of General Managers, Chefs, and service leaders across fine dining, casual, and catering operations.
- Drive financial performance, maintaining profitability across multiple outlets through strategic planning, labor management, and cost control.
- Collaborate closely with museum leadership and stakeholders to create dining experiences that complement exhibitions, events, and the overall visitor journey.
- Oversee catering, from intimate VIP receptions to high-volume galas and public programs, ensuring flawless execution.
- Curate and maintain elevated menus and beverage programs across the Wine Bar and Restaurant, featuring locally inspired ingredients and artisanal selections.
- Manage Caf operations including a full barista program, grab-and-go offerings, and seasonal smoothie and juice menus designed for museum guests and staff.
- Champion sustainability, wellness, and inclusion across all aspects of operations, in partnership with RA's culinary, wellness, and sustainability teams.
- Uphold a culture of excellence, hospitality, and mentorship across all front and back-of-house teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.7+ years of multi-unit management experience in fine dining, caf, and / or catering operations.Proven success overseeing complex, high-volume food and beverage programs with multiple concepts.Exceptional leadership and communication skills; able to build partnerships with clients and cultural institutions.Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar P&L statements.Passion for art, culture, and hospitality, with an understanding of how to create experiences that inspire guests and elevate the brand.Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance / ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site / state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Req ID : 1473519
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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