The Mark G. Falcone Director (Director) will lead MCA Denver into its next chapter during a time of significant opportunity and momentum. They will continually elevate the Museum’s brand and reputation, ensuring that it remains relevant, cutting edge, and impactful in Denver and beyond.

Learn more about the position here. We welcome nominations and expressions of interest to Russell Reynolds Associates, the global leadership advisory firm who has been exclusively engaged to lead this search. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Position

MCA Denver is seeking an Event, Food & Beverage Manager to join our team. We’re looking for a creative, passionate, and driven individual who can grow our client and hospitality business while expertly executing onsite public and private events. As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate across departments, mentor your team, and communicate effectively with external partners for both our downtown museum and the Holiday Theater in Denver’s Northside neighborhood. This is a full-time position with benefits. The successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support events. This position is based at our headquarters in downtown Denver.

About You

• You’re a hospitality enthusiast who loves creating elevated and memorable experiences for visitors and event clients.
   
• You appreciate the intersection of contemporary art and food culture.
   
• You thrive in building solid foundations and scalable processes to support future growth.
   
• You’re client-focused and excited to deliver exceptional experiences through attention to detail and follow-through.
   
• You enjoy working with a creative, diverse, and collaborative team and bring strong organizational and communication skills to help meet the goals of the F&B/Event team.
   

A Day in the Life

Event Rental Management

• Manage all aspects of event rentals from inquiry to execution, including contracts, floor plans, logistics, beverage/​bar service, catering, A/V needs, and final invoicing.
   
• Ensure seamless event execution aligned with MCA Denver and client expectations.
   
• Cultivate client relationships and support institutional goals for revenue and guest experience.
   
• Develop marketing materials and implement networking strategies to grow rental opportunities.
   
• Collaborate with internal departments including Café Operations, Visitor Services, Programs, Development, Exhibitions, and Facilities.
   
• Build and maintain vendor and industry partner relationships.

Food & Beverage Management

• Oversee all F&B programs supporting events at the MCA Café & Bar and Holiday Theater.
   
• Develop and execute seasonal food and beverage menus.
   
• Manage ordering, inventory, and product control with support from the Café Shift Lead and Event Captain.
   
• Maintain safety compliance and licensing.
   
• Create and update procedural manuals and documentation.
   
• Oversee F&B equipment contracts and coordinate maintenance and repairs with the Facilities Manager.

People Leadership

• Lead and manage F&B team members including hiring, training, scheduling, and mentorship.
   
• Oversee payroll and tip distribution.
   
• Train staff on safety, food handling, and guest experience standards.
   
• Lead by example and collaborate to address challenges and improve programs.
   

Program Financial Oversight

• Own budgets for food, labor, and event rental revenue.
   
• Develop and manage budgets; assist the COO with reporting.
   
• Oversee event billing and invoice reconciliation.
   
• Manage payroll, POS procedures, and tip pooling.
   
• Ensure POS systems are properly set up, used, and maintained.
   
• Assist with audits as needed.
   

Cross-Collaboration

• Partner with departments to ensure program success.
   
• Foster relationships and partnerships in the Denver/​Colorado food, beverage, and events industries.
   
• Support development through the procurement of F&B donations for fundraising events.
   
• Recommend and implement operational improvements.
   

What You Bring to Us

• A college degree in Food and Hospitality (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
   
• At least 5 years of experience in restaurant or retail hospitality management, including high-volume bartending or barista work, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
   
• Proven experience in event planning/​marketing and team leadership.
   
• A passion for growth and innovation; interest in contemporary art is a plus.
   
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and hospitality POS systems.
   
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
   
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently and collaboratively.
   
• Strong decision-making and discretion when handling sensitive information.
   
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally remotely. Expect ~40 hours per week, with flexible comp time during event-heavy periods.
   

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
   
• Adequate hearing for phone and in-person communication.
   
• Comfortable working with a variety of media and sitting/​standing up to 6 hours a day.
   
• Physical mobility to navigate offices and event spaces, with the ability to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive MCA information.
   
• Adhere to departmental operational budgets.
   
• Provide additional support as designated by the Deputy Director.
   
• Duties may evolve over time.
   

About Us
 The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) is a nonprofit organization providing an innovative forum for contemporary art that inspires and challenges. We promote understanding and dialogue around the art of our time. MCA Denver is paving a new path for the 21^st-century museum:

We are both serious and playful. Both refined and unpretentious. Both a platform for world-class exhibitions and home to epic parties. We welcome all audiences, celebrate all voices, and share diverse stories to create one-of-a-kind experiences.

Our Core Values
 We are:

• Adventurous – Creative, curious, open, and sometimes weird.
   
• Excellent – Committed to high standards, problem-solving, and professionalism.
   
• Human Centric – Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and relationship-driven.
   
• Inclusive – Authentic, welcoming, and actively engaging diverse perspectives.
   

MCA Denver is committed to a work environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs, without regard to race, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Our History
 Founded in 1996 by philanthropist Sue Cannon and local artists, MCA Denver responded to a growing demand for contemporary art in the city. In 2007, we opened our 27,000-square-foot sustainable building in Denver’s Riverfront neighborhood. It houses five galleries, education spaces, a gift shop, an art lending library, and a rooftop café/​bar. In 2021, we launched a satellite location at the Holiday Theater in Denver’s Northside — a 390-seat venue for programs and events.

Visit us at mca​den​ver​.org to learn more.

Application Process
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. 

Salary range is $65,000 – $70,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a benefits package:

• Medical and dental coverage
   
• Basic term life insurance
   
• Short-term disability
   
• 403(b) retirement plan
   
• Paid holidays and PTO
   

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply here.