General Manager - Joel Muniz

As General Manager, Joel Muniz brings enthusiastic leadership in his efforts to oversee daily operations, service and guest relations for La Calenda. His journey into management began at Sabor Cocina Mexicana in Thousand Oaks, where he developed foundational skills before further refining his expertise at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village and gaining diverse bar program experience by visiting their locations in Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Chicago and Santa Barbara. Most recently, he served as the Area Manager and Director of Operations at C CASA Restaurant Group, managing establishments in San Ramon, Emeryville and Napa.

Initially pursuing a career in law, Joel discovered his interest in hospitality while working as a server. Reflecting on his transition, he expressed, “The warmth of the people I worked with and the customers I served made me realize that I wanted to make an impact on people’s lives in a different way.” He is particularly excited about La Calenda’s cocktail program and to be a part of the team.

In his free time, Joel enjoys cooking at home with his wife, two daughters, and their pets, a Beagle named Zoe and their Great Pyrenees, Oreo.