Our Team

Austin Crawford, general manager of Del Mar in Columbus, got his start with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) in 2007 as a sales associate at Mitchell’s Ocean Club. After moving to Chicago for a few years, Crawford found his way back to Columbus and CMR as a dining room manager at Marcella’s Polaris in 2022. In 2025, Crawford transitioned as the General Manager of Del Mar Easton.

A native of Calgary, Crawford studied commercial design at Columbus College of Art & Design and has a minor in business. He is a member of two professional organizations, Leadership Team Development and Inner-Circle Mentorship. Crawford also holds multiple art & design achievement awards.

Sparking his interest in hospitality, Crawford recalls a memory from early in his career. “…there was a moment in the middle of the dining room on a Saturday night, with the lights, the music, the energy, the hustle, and the comradery that really grabbed hold of my heart. Coupled with a genuine desire to host a crowd, entertain, and deliver some ‘showmanship’ while making a living… I was sold.”

Looking forward, Crawford hopes to learn more about himself as a leader and make a lifelong impact on all the people he has been trusted with the privilege to coach and mentor. “CMR has provided an environment for me to gain mentorship, to thrive and grow in many areas of my life,” Crawford says.

Crawford currently resides in Powell, Ohio with his family. His favorite dishes from CMR are the Melted Pecorino Cheese from Marcella’s and Cameron’s Walleye from Cameron’s American Bistro. Outside of work, Crawford enjoys graphic design, real estate, road biking, hiking and collecting stamps in his passport.

Jeff Lindemeyer, Executive Chef at Del Mar in Columbus OH, acquired his appreciation for food and cooking at a young age. He grew up spending time in the garden with his grandfather and helped in the kitchen making dinner with his family. At 15, he started his cooking career at his family’s restaurant in his hometown, Celina, Ohio. Lindemeyer quickly fell in love with the fast-paced environment, camaraderie, and challenge of creating great food for their guests.

After graduating high school, Lindemeyer immediately went to culinary school in Pittsburgh. After completing an intense program, he graduated a year later and had his first interview at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR). His career with CMR began in July of 2000 as a line cook at the company’s formerly owned restaurant, Mitchell’s Steakhouse. “I was able to work my way up quickly through the ranks, eventually being promoted to Executive Chef in 2004 and opening CMR’s first steakhouse outside of Columbus in Birmingham, Michigan and first Ocean Prime in Troy, Michigan,” Lindemeyer says.

Cameron’s American Bistro in Worthington, Ohio was Lindemeyer’s next stop in the CMR family. “It was great to get back to the roots of the company and be part of the place that started it all,” Lindemeyer says. “Then, from the original CMR restaurant, I was fortunate enough to be the opening chef at The Avenue Steak Tavern in both Grandview Heights and Dublin, Ohio.” Now, Chef Lindemeyer is excited to take on his new role as Executive Chef at Del Mar Columbus.

“Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has been an important part of my life,” Lindemeyer says. “From meeting my wife while working at Mitchell’s Steakhouse to having three wonderful children, I’ve had a ton of opportunity and growth over the years from this community.”

CMR’s culture has been a huge part of Lindemeyer’s life and it has enhanced his passion and ability to be a positive influence in the lives of many people. “Seeing the growth of our associates has been the most rewarding part of working in this industry. I believe that we get back what we put in, and if everyone is here for the same common goal, we will remain successful and continue to grow personally and professionally.”