OPERATOR HISTORY

With 28 years of hands-on experience across every tier of the hospitality industry, Kate brings a deeply informed, multifaceted operational foundation to Cazimi. Her career spans neighborhood cafes, high-volume dining, craft cocktail institutions, and wine program curation, including serving as General Manager for two bustling establishments (Tango and Rumba). Grounded academically by degrees in Anthropology (people) and Geography (places) with a minor in Thai Studies, Kate approaches food, beverage, and service through an intentional lens of culture, origin, and community care.

For the past nine years, Kate has served as the US National Manager for La Maison & Velier, helping launch the niche fine spirits portfolio stateside, overseeing self-distribution in New York, and scaling management across 36 distributor networks nationwide. Her expertise encompasses rigorous import compliance, high-level brand strategy, financial budgeting, and multi-tiered education tailored for distributors, retail teams, restaurant staff, and consumers alike.

As an active resident of Vashon Island and a certified yoga teacher, Qigong instructor, and Reiki practitioner with Stillpoint in the Villages, Kate seamlessly bridges commercial precision with holistic wellness to create grounded, restorative hospitality spaces.