A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment
General Manager for Jacaranda
A Liberated New Fine Dining Experience from Chef Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn
Jacaranda is a deeply personal new fine dining experience situated on Melrose Avenue in the heart of Hollywood. With just ten tables and one and a half turns each night at maximum – the concept eschews the overly formal, museum-like atmosphere of traditional fine dining in favor of a much more bespoke journey that feels akin to attending an intimate dinner party at co-founders Chef Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn’s own home. Guests can choose either a six- or twelve-course tasting menu showcasing Chef Patterson’s legendary approach to seasonal California cuisine, complemented by a carefully curated selection of premium wine, sake, craft beer, handcrafted non-alcoholic beverages, and rare artisan teas.
Widely acclaimed for the success of two-star Michelin Coi in San Francisco and notable Los Angeles projects like LocoL and Alta Adams, Jacaranda marks James Beard Award-winning Chef Patterson’s long-awaited return to fine dining after nearly a decade. Paired with the genuine warmth, vibrant energy, and music industry expertise of his partner Sarah, Jacaranda delivers an innovative and unforgettable dining experience that challenges conventional expectations and encourages true personal connection. Most aptly put by the dynamic duo themselves:
“ This is our home and we make the rules and there are none — (except for exceptional front of house service and food).”
In just five months’ time, Jacaranda has been featured on The New York Times’ 2026 list of America’s 50 Best Restaurants and earned the #90 spot on the Los Angeles Times’ 101 Best Restaurants annual ranking – recognition that only further reflects and affirms their commitment to upholding a culture where culinary sophistication, meaningful hospitality, and unbridled joy extends to anyone who walks through the door.
Jacaranda is seeking an accomplished General Manager with a strong fine dining background to lead restaurant operations and partner with ownership to drive the ongoing growth and success of the business. This opportunity is ideal for a hospitality-driven leader with experience in elevated tasting menu-driven concepts who can balance and unify the precision and exceptional standards of traditional fine dining with an energy that is distinctly more convivial, approachable, and personalized. Beyond nightly service, the GM will also oversee the restaurant’s business operations including scheduling, payroll, labor management, forecasting, cost control, and other administrative duties.
Proven experience operating within similar-sized, independent restaurants is highly valued, and it is essential that candidates are impeccably organized, hands-on, and resourceful in order to proactively identify challenges and implement practical solutions without relying on established systems or rigid structures. The right candidate will bring a balance of professionalism, warmth, and humor, along with the leadership skills, composure, expert communication, and sound judgement needed to cultivate a strong and inspired team while upholding a culture of excellence, kindness, and accountability. Above all, Jacaranda is looking for someone who finds joy in every day, thrives in a less conventional, close-knit team environment, takes pride in their work, and genuinely values the people behind the business just as much as the guest experience they provide.
Compensation includes a base salary in the $100-120k range DOE, plus medical insurance, parking, and 2 weeks PTO.
Please do not reach out to Jacaranda directly. Qualified applicants will be contacted.
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS), a Southern California based Hospitality Recruitment and Placement firm, has established relationships with and represents the most acclaimed independent fine dining restaurants in the U.S., celebrity chef restaurant groups, casual…