Arabella's Manager

YearlyHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.comLocated in the exclusive Nob Hill neighborhood and in the process of going through a complete reimagination, The Huntington provides guests with modern amenities and conveniences within a historic space. Guests can enjoy fine dining, a three level spa, beautiful rooms and suites as well as meeting and event spaces without ever leaving the property. The Huntington provides guests with the best location and amenities San Francisco has to offer.A Career-Defining Opportunity: The Huntington - San Francisco’s Living Legacy and Urban Estate on Nob HillThe opening of The Huntington marks the reemergence of a Nob Hill icon, the first luxury hotel debut in San Francisco since 2022 and a defining moment in the city’s renaissance. With renewed investment in culture, dining, and hospitality, San Francisco is actively restoring its place on the global stage. For the elite leader, this is a singular invitation to set the global standard for luxury and shape the future of hospitality in one of the world’s most storied destinations.At The Huntington, nearly a century of heritage and modern elegance converge in a reimagined urban estate envisioned by a world-class designer. The hotel will stand as San Francisco’s cultural connoisseur, offering gracious accommodations, a signature restaurant, and the city’s most luxurious spa.To join this landmark opening is to take part in a milestone moment: setting the standard for ultra-luxury hospitality in San Francisco for a new generation. This project is being realized through a partnership between Highgate, a global leader in hospitality management and real estate investment, and Flynn Properties, one of San Francisco’s most respected developers.Arabella’s at The HuntingtonArabella’s is The Huntington Hotel’s jewel-box bar — a nightly salon and closed-door cocktail affair for just twenty-five guests, shaped as much by energy and chance encounters as by what’s in the glass. Curator of the Evening — Guest Relations — Cocktail Salonniere, Arabella's Manageris the living expression of that idea.This is not a transactional or administrative leadership role. This role is center stage—the curator, connector, and main character of the room—bringing Arabella’s to life each evening with personality and panache. Every arrival is treated as a personal greeting into a chic cocktail party. Every seating shapes the chemistry of the night.Inspired by the spirit and story of Arabella Huntington, Arabella's Manager embodies elegance, sophistication, and social fluency. Authority is felt, never announced. Timing is everything.Arabella’s Manager is the creative, cultural, and operational owner of Arabella’s, The Huntington’s jewel-box cocktail salon. This role blends hosting as performance with bar leadership, people management, and financial accountability. The Manager owns the room, the bar program, and the team while protecting the intimacy and mystique that define Arabella’s.Guest Experience & BrandPersonally welcome and farewell guestsShape nightly energy through arrivals, pacing, and seatingMaintain Arabella’s invited-gathering atmosphereServe as primary contact for VIPs, regulars, and ownership guestsMaintain guest profiles, preferences, and visit historyManage access, waitlists, and expectations discreetlyServe as culture carrier for Arabella’s standardsCocktail program & Beverage LeadershipLead cocktail curation and seasonal menu developmentOwn spirit selection, rare allocations, and back-bar storytellingPartner with F&B leadership and vendors on sourcing and pricingEnsure compliance with Highgate beverage standardsTrain bartenders on technique, storytelling, and pacingLead tastings, education, and ritual executionCross-outlet CollaborationCollaborate with Executive Chef and Big 4 leadership on pairingsSupport Big 4 menu development and special eventsContribute to hotel-wide activations and VIP programmingOperational & Managerial OwnershipDirectly manage bartenders (scheduling, coaching, performance)Lead nightly pre-shiftsOversee opening/closing procedures and cash handlingMaintain cleanliness, mise en place, and physical conditionPartner on inventory control, pour cost, and waste reductionAct as Manager on Duty for Arabella’s during serviceMentor emerging talentFinancial AcumenDrive revenue through pacing, premiumization, and retentionProtect margins through disciplined purchasing and trainingSupport budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews5+ years bar or hospitality management experienceAdvanced cocktail and spirits knowledgeProven leadership of small, elite teamsHigh emotional intelligence and discretionFlexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays

Created: 2026-02-06