Restaurant Associates
Resident General Manager
Restaurant Associates, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Resident General Manager • Restaurant Associates – Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$130,000 – $150,000 Location:
Los Angeles, CA Restaurant Associates is the leading provider of dining and event catering for museums, performing arts centers and corporations. We are the host of the elevated, multi‑venue dining program at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned
Resident General Manager
to lead front‑of‑house operations and overall business performance across four distinct concepts: a Fine Dining Restaurant, Wine Bar, Café, and a robust Catering & Events program. This senior, on‑site leadership role requires a proven background in luxury dining, cultural institutions, and multi‑unit operations.
Key Responsibilities
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, café, 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 café 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.
Background & 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.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Apply Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Disclaimer Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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: 1490662
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$130,000 – $150,000 Location:
Los Angeles, CA Restaurant Associates is the leading provider of dining and event catering for museums, performing arts centers and corporations. We are the host of the elevated, multi‑venue dining program at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned
Resident General Manager
to lead front‑of‑house operations and overall business performance across four distinct concepts: a Fine Dining Restaurant, Wine Bar, Café, and a robust Catering & Events program. This senior, on‑site leadership role requires a proven background in luxury dining, cultural institutions, and multi‑unit operations.
Key Responsibilities
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, café, 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 café 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.
Background & 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.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Apply Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Disclaimer Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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: 1490662
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