Behind every great concept is an even greater team. Meet the operators, creatives, and culinary minds who bring each 916 HOSPITALITY venue to life.
Kara leads venue level operations at Arrow Dart Club, Sunken Cork, and Cosmo Burger XR with a hospitality first mindset, fostering team culture and guest loyalty in equal measure. Her background includes time in the kitchen as well as managing one of the city's top fine dining restaurants and a premier hotel lobby bar, and she brings that full-picture experience to every venue she runs. She knows the guest experience and lives on the floor, not in the spreadsheet.
Leadership · Culture · Guest ExperienceEmily keeps day-to-day operations running sharp across the floor, turning plans into smooth service shift after shift. She steps in wherever the team needs her, from open to close, making sure the standard holds and every guest is looked after.
Operations · Floor · Guest ExperienceCat drives brand awareness and revenue growth across all 916 HOSPITALITY concepts. A storyteller at heart, she brings each venue to life through partnerships and community events that turn first-time guests into regulars. She also runs corporate events, private parties, and special events at Arrow Dart Club, and serves as General Manager of Dodson's Bar & Commons, a true all-rounder across the portfolio.
Brand · Growth · CommunityMari is the creative force behind every cocktail menu, wine list, and draft selection across the 916 HOSPITALITY portfolio. Her philosophy: every drink should tell a story, and the first sip should set the scene. She trains all bar staff across venues and leads sourcing relationships with regional craft producers. Mari's influence runs deep at Goat & Rabbit. Her exceptional taste and talent are woven into every aspect of what the bar has become, from the cocktail program to the hospitality craft and service that guests keep coming back for.
Cocktails · Wine · Draft · TrainingJacob is the creator of Cosmo Burger, developed in the little kitchen inside Dodson's Bar & Commons. From 2022 to 2025, he also ran Cosmo Burger's Lenexa Public Market location, one of the most important steps in the brand's growth, proving the concept could stand on its own as a standalone brick-and-mortar. He executes the day-to-day culinary operation with relentless precision and a deep love for his team. He manages kitchen scheduling, food cost, and mentorship of the line. His background is rooted in fast-casual kitchens.
Kitchen Ops · Local Sourcing · MentorshipJoe Storm has been with 916 Hospitality since the very beginning. Back when Cosmo Burger first found its footing inside Dodson's Bar & Commons. Through every stage of growth he has stood shoulder to shoulder with Jacob Kruger in the kitchen, helping build Cosmo Burger into what it is today. He currently leads day-to-day kitchen operations at Cosmo Burger XR, keeping standards sharp and the line running at its best.
Cosmo Burger XR · Kitchen Ops · TrainingGreat hospitality starts with a team that feels genuinely valued. At 916, we offer above-market wages, full healthcare coverage, generous PTO, and 401(k) matching. On top of that, we invest in growth through structured career paths, education reimbursements for culinary and beverage certifications, and an ownership mentality at every level.
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