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Founded in 1998, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants comprises the restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay. It is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant groups with 34 restaurants in the UK. The group has a further 62 restaurants internationally including Shanghai, South Korea, Malaysia, France, Dubai, Singapore and now Thailand & India. with further international openings planned. To date, Gordon Ramsay holds a total of 8 Michelin stars across the restaurants worldwide, including the flagship, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which has held three Michelin stars for more than 22 years. As well as its globally renowned fine dining, the group has expanded to include an array of premium casual and more casual dining restaurants to the portfolio, offering a wide variety of guest experiences around the globe. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is a private, non-profit corporation formed in 1982 and is funded by the City of Santa Monica’s general fund and the Tourism Marketing District assessment. Under contract to the City of Santa Monica, the purpose of SMTT is to promote Santa Monica as a conference, business and leisure travel destination. As a sales and service organization, SMTT acts as the marketing representative for local businesses and the community as a whole.

An Historical Landmark and One of Santa Monica’s Favorite Seafood Spots Since 1923 Situated at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and the Santa Monica Pier, The Lobster seafood restaurant is an internationally recognized dining destination that is as much a part of Santa Monica’s history as the pier itself. Originally opened in 1923, it wasn’t until dishwasher-turned-owner, Mateo Castillo took the helm in 1950 that The Lobster became the quintessential “seafood shack,” so beloved by LA residents and tourists alike throughout the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. The Lobster shut its doors for several years in the 1980’s and 90’s, before again being reinvented, expanded and reopened by a family of investors in 1999. While the original structure was incorporated into the new building’s main entrance, The Lobster as it stands today is a modernly appointed, two-story cantilevered building with glass walls and seating for hundreds. As a final stop at the western conclusion of Route 66, The Lobster is an internationally recognized destination for travelers and visitors. Its prime situation at the onset of the Santa Monica Pier, and its sweeping ocean views make it one of Los Angeles’s premiere locations to celebrate the special events in life. Meanwhile, The Lobster’s menu, designed by renowned chef Govind Armstrong is crafted to satisfy the palates of tastemakers and food lovers throughout the region.