Kiersten Hawbaker
Peppoli 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach (831) 647-7433, pebblebeach.com/dining/peppoli
The mere mention of Kiersten Hawbaker causes people in the halls of Peppoli, the upscale Italian restaurant at the Inn at Spanish Bay, to smile with pride. A hospitality professional must be capable, gracious, upbeat, and happy to serve and Hawbaker has these skills and plenty more. She is described by her coworkers as a leader who not only sets the tone for her tables but also for the other servers. There is no doubt those are very electable characteristics.