NEW YORK, NY (May 2nd, 2024) – Dream Downtown, a lifestyle hotel with a talented staff that knows the ins and outs of New York City, announces the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new General Manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles to Dream, focusing on upholding the hotel’s reputation as a premier lifestyle brand, maximizing revenue, and overseeing day-to-day operations. From a young age, Olmstead was passionate about service and hospitality, leading with positivity and looking forward to learning and collaborating with others.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Dream brand, leading the team with compassion and building an approachable, collaborative environment with an emphasis on service excellence,” Olmstead says. “I grew up with an Aloha spirit and love to take care of others, guests and colleagues included. I look forward to implementing my driven and creative approach to my new role, building leaders, learning from others, and ensuring that the hotel maintains its standard as a premiere destination.”
Olmstead began his career in the industry as a pot washer and a cook, working his way into leadership roles at leading lifestyle hotels and brands. In 2000, he began working as the Executive Chef at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, where he quickly moved into the role of Director of Food and Beverage. There, he managed 150 staff members and became the recipient of awards such as the “Team of the Century Award” and the “Food & Beverage Innovation Award” during the IHG F&B Summit. Following, Olmstead then transitioned into the Regional Director of Food & Beverage for IHG before moving into roles as Executive Assistant Manager and Hotel Manager at various InterContinental properties. Prior to his current role, he was the Vice President and Director of Operations for PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager Hotel, and the General Manager at L’Auberge de Sedona & Orchards Inn and the Standard High Line, where he remained for three years. When he is not working, Olmstead enjoys spending time with his three children, cooking, and listening to music.
More information about Dream Downtown can be found at dreamhotels.com/downtown or follow along on Instagram @dreamdowntown.
