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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

5490 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Hotel de 87 Chambres
Géré par First Hospitality
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For the hotel leader who knows great hospitality is not just delivered, it is felt.
Compensation: 150 000 $ à 175 000 $ par année plus bonus, Temps plein

General Manager | The Steward, Santa Barbara, CA 

A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward is seeking a dynamic General Manager, or a strong Assistant General Manager ready for the next step, to lead a distinctive Santa Barbara experience. You will be a visible, people-first operator with a strong food and beverage background, commercial instincts, and a genuine passion for creating memorable moments.

This is equal parts operator, storyteller, culture builder, and brand ambassador.

What makes this opportunity different?

  • Lead a boutique, estate-style hotel where design, local connection, and experience matter.
  • Make F&B a true centerpiece of the guest journey, driving energy, programming, and profitability.
  • Build a team that is warm, intuitive, empowered, and proud of the experience they create.
  • Partner closely with ownership and First Hospitality leadership while growing your own career with a respected hospitality company.

What you will do

  • Lead the daily operation with equal focus on guest experience, team culture, and financial performance.
  • Be present and engaged on the floor, setting the tone for service that feels personal, polished, and never transactional.
  • Elevate food and beverage through thoughtful execution, local partnerships, events, and programming.
  • Drive commercial results through collaboration with sales, revenue, and marketing partners.
  • Develop, coach, and inspire a high-performing team.
  • Ensure The Steward consistently shows up as a vibrant, welcoming, and distinctly Santa Barbara destination.

What you bring

  • Progressive hotel operations leadership experience, including strong F&B experience.
  • General Manager experience preferred; exceptional Assistant General Managers ready to grow are encouraged to apply.
  • Lifestyle, boutique, resort, or full-service hotel experience strongly preferred.
  • A proven ability to lead teams, manage financial performance, and create an exceptional guest experience.
  • Strong communication skills, business acumen, and a hands-on leadership style.
  • Valid driver’s license.

What’s in it for you?

  • Medical insurance available from day one
  • Paid time off and holiday pay available from day one
  • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days
  • Hotel and travel discounts worldwide
  • Professional development and meaningful promotion opportunities

About First Hospitality

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a hotel development, investment, and management company built on creating value through excellence and a willingness to do things differently. We are proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace where people can grow, contribute, and thrive.

First Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Publié Le 4 Août 2026

À propos de The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Escape to The Steward Santa Barbara, a serene retreat nestled in the heart of California’s Central Coast. Situated on 4.7 acres of historic Sexton House grounds, our hotel offers a tranquil forest hideaway with a hidden piano, lush gardens perfect for picnics, yoga, and lawn games by the fire pit. Relax in our spacious one-bedroom suites featuring natural wood elements, a Fellow Kettle with locally sourced FRINJ Coffee, two TVs, a dining/work nook, mini-fridge, and queen-sized sofa sleeper. Gather with family and friends by the indoor fireplace at Terra, our on-site restaurant and bar, or outdoors in our daybed swing and picnic tables. Soak up the California sun with a dip in our swimming pool, complete with sun loungers and poolside cabanas. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine at Terra, open daily for breakfast and dinner, and explore nearby Santa Barbara attractions for the ultimate Central Coast experience.

À propos de First Hospitality

ABOUT FIRST HOSPITALITY 

At First Hospitality, our mission is to care for you on our journey together.

Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them.  This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.

First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good.  We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.

JOIN THE TEAM!

First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better.  That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities.  We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!

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