Dinner with Twelve: Careers in Hospitality
Dinner with Twelve: Careers in Hospitality
You are cordially invited to attend Dinner with Twelve. This unique program from 色中色 Alumni brings together early and mid-career professionals with prominent SoCal industry leaders for an intimate gathering.
Ever wondered what it takes to launch and run a successful restaurant? Join us for Dinner with Twelve: 鈥淐areers in Restaurant Hospitality鈥 with Jason Cervantes '13, co-owner of lil鈥 Vegerie in Redondo Beach. Jason brings over 30 years of experience in restaurant management, food and beverage operations, and entrepreneurship. Enjoy great food, connect with fellow alumni in the industry, and gain insights into what it takes to thrive in hospitality!
We invite all alumni nonprofit professionals to apply to this event! Please apply by March 20, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Space is limited and determined on a first come, first serve basis. Please or contact Assistant Director of Alumni and Affinity Engagement Genna Quinn via email or 562.985.6124.
Meet your alumni dinner host:
Jason Cervantes
Jason Cervantes is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Formerly the Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Jason's career has spanned leadership roles at renowned establishments such as Bestia and Rock 鈥楴 Fish. In May 2022, he launched lil' Vegerie in Redondo Beach with his partner Scarlett, combining his passion for innovative cuisine with his deep industry expertise. Recognized for their vision to make vegan food accessible and delicious as well as for their fantastic food, lil鈥 Vegerie was recently named #1 on Yelp鈥檚 Top 100 Vegan Restaurants in the United States.
