Stefan Muhle, General Manager, The Orchard Hotel
The first San Francisco General Manager to construct a “green” hotel, the Orchard Garden, which opened in 2007, is California’s first LEED-New Construction certified hotel, built to the exacting specifications of the U.S. Green Building Council. Stefan was determined to achieve this milestone in San Francisco’s hospitality scene as studies have shown that LEED certified buildings have lower operating costs, higher employee productivity and happier, healthier occupants. Stefan, who is also General Manager of the Orchard Hotel since 2001, has created not one, but two, exceptional properties. Leisure, business and eco-conscious travelers are unanimous in their praise of the service, staff, rooms and value of both hotels, all run by Stefan’s hands-on example and leadership. It is a testament to Stefan’s management and talent that the Orchard Hotel and Orchard Garden have again been voted the Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times.