Our Team
We’ll bring the people, you bring the ideas (although we have some of those, too!). Let our experienced events team bring your vision to life and create a one-of-a-kind experience for your occasion.
Join Our Team
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Chef Mindy Oh
Executive Chef
Chef Mindy Oh
Executive ChefChef Mindy began her culinary career studying at Le Cordon Bleu. While attending culinary school, she fine-tuned her skills working at Patina Catering. Before becoming chef de cuisine at Abernethy’s, she worked as a sous chef for Superba Food and Bread and was the opening executive chef for Mora.
Chef Mindy serving as our Executive Chef underscores The Music Center’s commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences that complement its world-class performances and events. Her expertise in crafting memorable dishes and her focus on utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients align perfectly with The Music Center’s mission to offer unparalleled hospitality. Under Chef Mindy’s leadership, patrons can anticipate an exciting array of culinary offerings that will further enhance their enjoyment of the diverse arts and cultural experiences The Music Center has to offer.
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Nestor DeVera
Executive Sous Chef
Nestor DeVera
Executive Sous ChefFollowing two years serving in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Nestor began a career in fine dining. Starting as a Steward at Copper Grill, a Hyatt Hotel restaurant, he quickly found his passion and talent for cooking. Serving in Executive Sous Chef roles throughout Asia, the Middle East, and more recently at the Anaheim Convention Center, Nestor developed his culinary expertise with international influence.
He has prepared meals for a wide variety of guests, including Muhammad Ali and Professional Boxers Juan Manuel Marquez and Ken Norton.
If he’s not in one of our kitchens across The Music Center Campus, Nestor can be found in his kitchen at home, preparing a meal for his dream dinner guest, his wife.
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Marizol Muñiz
Sales Administrator
Marizol Muñiz
Sales AdministratorNew to a career in events & catering, Marizol “Zolie” brings hospitality experience from her nearly seven years working as a Guest Relations Supervisor at Disneyland Resort.
Excited for the opportunity to create exceptional events for every guest, Zolie brings excitement, creativity, and support to the Hope & Grand team.
When she’s not learning the intricacies of catering, Zolie would ideally be sharing a meal with her dream dinner guest, Karamo Brown.
Ready to book your event?
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