Laura McIver is Hotel Manager at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica

Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California, has appointed Laura McIver as the seaside property’s Hotel Manager. In her new role, McIver will be responsible for leading all aspects of operations for Santa Monica’s acclaimed luxury seaside resort, including elevating service levels and overseeing the resort’s food and beverage programming at destination restaurants 1 Pico and Coast Beach Café and Bar.

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A familiar face to the Edward Thomas Companies, Laura McIver previously held the position of General Manager for the hospitality brand’s Canary Hotel; the position of Resident Manager at Hotel Casa Del Mar; and the position of Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at both Hotel Casa Del Mar and Shutters on the Beach.

McIver has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and arrives to Shutters on the Beach from KSL Resorts, where she served as the Vice President and General Manager of Miraval Resort and was responsible for directing all aspects of the property operations for the destination wellness resort. Prior to her role with KSL Resorts, McIver held positions as General Manager at El Encanto Hotel; Area Director of Catering for the Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group; and Director of Catering and Conference Services at Hotel Monaco’s Grand Café, among other luxury hospitality roles.