Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location Located 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. Overview A Career-Defining Opportunity: The Huntington – San Francisco’s Living Legacy and Urban Estate on Nob Hill The 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. Responsibilities The Role – Vice President / Managing Director As the senior-most leader of The Huntington, you will: Lead the operations of a flagship ultra-luxury property, ensuring uncompromising service and flawless execution across every detail. Provide visionary leadership that positions The Huntington as a global benchmark for distinction and artistry in hospitality. Drive both operational excellence and commercial performance while preserving the prestige and singular character of the property. Translate ownership’s ambitious vision into a living reality, executed at the highest standards. Build and inspire elite, high-performing teams, fostering a culture of world-class service, innovation, and craftsmanship. Serve as a cultural and civic ambassador, forging meaningful relationships with San Francisco’s business, cultural, and community leaders. Qualifications We are seeking a leader of extraordinary caliber—someone whose career reflects not only success, but distinction: A proven track record in ultra-luxury hospitality, having shaped and led world-renowned hotel experiences. Strategic vision and business acumen, with the ability to elevate both performance and brand stature. The experience and presence to embody The Huntington as both a business stalwart and cultural landmark. An inspiring, influential leadership style that commands respect, elevates teams, and instills a culture of excellence. More than a career, this is an invitation to the elite leader—a rare privilege to define legacy, shape culture, and set the global standard of luxury. Lead the crown jewel of San Francisco luxury hotels. Shape the next chapter of one of the city’s most storied icons. Work in direct partnership with visionary ownership. This is your career-defining opportunity, a role reserved for a select leader with the vision, influence, and artistry to guide The Huntington into the future. Salary: $275k-$325K PLUS 50% annual bonus potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr