Position Title: Complex Executive Chef

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan

Job Summary

As the Complex Executive Chef at LACMA, you will lead all culinary operations across a complex, high-visibility cultural campus that includes catering and events, a destination restaurant, a wine bar, and a café for museum guests and staff. This role is responsible for setting culinary direction and ensuring that food production is on-trend, efficient, safe, and consistently executed. You will oversee menu development, purchasing, inventory, food cost controls, and the leadership and development of the culinary team in partnership with operations and events leadership.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead culinary operations across catering and events, destination restaurant, wine bar, and café at LACMA
• Establish and maintain high culinary standards focused on quality, consistency, and presentation
• Develop menus that reflect seasonality, wellness, cultural relevance, and guest expectations
• Train, mentor, and inspire the culinary leadership team and hourly associates
• Partner with operations and events teams to plan and execute catered functions and special events
• Manage food cost, purchasing, inventory, and production efficiency
• Analyze performance trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Maintain a strong understanding of daily menus and concepts and communicate them clearly to guests and partners

Preferred Qualifications
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in food service management, hospitality, or related field preferred
• Five plus years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a complex or multi outlet environment
• Experience planning and managing catering and special events from a culinary perspective
• Strong, collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development
• Knowledge of current food and catering trends with attention to quality, cost control, and execution
• Proficiency with basic computer tools including email and Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, clients, and culinary teams
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain

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Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic 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

Applications 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1532137

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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