Catering Operations Manager

We are seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee the successful planning and execution of on-site and off-site events at LACMA, collaborating with culinary, sales, museum stakeholders, and vendor partners to deliver Restaurant Associates' signature hospitality. The ideal candidate will be an operationally thoughtful, people-centered leader who enjoys managing complexity, building strong teams, and creating experiences that feel seamless to guests.

Requirements

• Experience leading catering or event operations within hospitality, cultural institutions, or high-touch event environments
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide teams through complex, fast-paced event schedules
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with comfort managing multiple events simultaneously
• Financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, labor management, forecasting, and P&L oversight
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, vendors, and senior stakeholders
• Comfort working independently while also partnering closely with cross-functional teams
• Thoughtful problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly as event needs evolve
• Negotiation and relationship-management skills that build trust with vendors and culinary partners
• Experience hiring, training, mentoring, and developing hospitality teams
• Ability to establish credibility and effective partnerships with culinary leadership and museum stakeholders
• Familiarity with off-premise or large-scale catering environments is a plus

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