Private Events Manager Karen Almazan

Karen Almazan, the Private Events Manager at One Market Restaurant brings 13 years of dedicated service, to her role. Karen has weathered the recent challenges in the city from the post-pandemic narrative with resilience and ingenuity and has demonstrated exceptional creativity, moxie, and drive and brings those same qualities to her stewardship of the restaurant’s events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large meetings and buyouts.

Born in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, Karen began her hospitality career after moving to the United States. She joined One Market in September 2012 as a banquet server with no prior experience. She quickly advanced through roles at Red Café Corner, Toast Eatery, and Wayfare Tavern. By 2018, she became Banquet Captain at One Market, then Banquet Coordinator in 2022, and was promoted to Events Manager in 2023.

Outside of her professional life, Karen resides in Nob Hill, San Francisco, where she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, Melissa. She loves going for long walks with her rescue Doberman Pinscher, Reese and is an avid reader.