Kindling & Crew Offerings

At Kindling & Crew, we partner with venues, landowners, and hospitality teams to design, build, and operate meaningful spaces rooted in intention, beauty, and longevity.
Our collective expertise spans design, operations, financial planning, bar programs, guest experience, and full venue development —
giving you access to a complete team that understands every layer of the industry.
Whether you’re dreaming up your first venue or elevating an existing property, we meet you where you are and guide you forward with clarity, experience, and care.

01. Venue Development Consulting

From raw land to ribbon cutting.

We walk with you through the full venue development process — from dreaming and planning to design and operational buildout.
This offering is ideal for landowners and investors seeking experienced partners throughout the entire journey.

What’s included:

• Vision planning + property potential assessment

• Full venue layout & flow strategy

• Architect & engineer collaboration

• Design consultations (interior, exterior, aesthetic direction)

• Systems & operations alignment

• Staff planning & hiring structure

• Financial modeling + early forecasting

• Pre-launch preparation & checklists

• Launch support (soft-opening or first-event guidance)

02. Design & Aesthetic Direction

Spaces that look beautiful and work beautifully.

Our design team blends interior & exterior design, Scandinavian-influenced aesthetics, architectural flow, and operational logic.
Together, we create spaces that feel elevated, intentional, and deeply connected to their environment.

Areas of expertise:

• Interior design & materials selections

• Exterior design + guest-flow mapping

• Design consultation

• Architectural layout collaboration

• Lighting, furniture, spatial flow

• Branding through space: creating a clear and cohesive vibe

• Atmosphere planning: from guest arrival to final exit

03. Branding & Identity for Venues

Distilling who you are and how you want people to feel.

We help venues shape a brand that feels grounded, clear, and aligned with the experience you want to create.
This offering ensures your look, voice, imagery, and guest touchpoints reflect your values and aesthetic.

Brand services include:

• Brand identity development

• Visual direction & mood boards

• Design-driven guest experience mapping

• Photography & story alignment

• Website guidance (not building)

• Cohesive experience from the online world to your physical space

04. Operations, Systems & Financial Planning

Clarity, structure, and sustainable success.

Our operations team specializes in building the systems that make a venue run smoothly — long before guests arrive.
From daily workflows to staffing plans to financial clarity, we help you build a foundation that lasts.

This includes:

• P&L development

• Financial forecasting & modeling

• Pricing structure & profitability analysis

• SOP creation (front & back of house)

• Workflow mapping

• Hiring plans, onboarding, and team training guidance

05. Venue Management & Operational Support

Hands-on help for the day-to-day.

For existing venues or newly launched properties, this offering supports ongoing operations and strengthens your internal team.

Support areas:

• Staff training & leadership development

• Full venue audits & operational recommendations

• Onsite workflow analysis

• Client communication structure

• Coordination programs & staff skill training

• Troubleshooting systems that aren’t working

06. Bar Program Development & Training

A well-crafted bar that enhances profit and guest experience.

Bar services include:

• Bar menu development

• Inventory systems & controls

• Staff training & service flow

• Event-based bar systems

• Costing & profitability planning

• Layout & equipment consultation

• Experience-driven bar design
  

07. Coordination Curriculum & Team Training

Teach your team to execute with clarity and confidence.

Our coordination training programs are designed to bring consistency, calm, and confidence to your team.
Ideal for venues hiring or refining their in-house coordination staff.

Training includes:

• Coordinator curriculum creation

• Onsite shadowing & workflow training

• Client communication guides

• Run-of-show development

• Problem-solving & guest experience coaching

• Pre-event, event-day, and post-event processes

Let’s Build Something That Lasts

Every venue, every landscape, and every dream is different.
Our team combines decades of hands-on experience to guide you through each step — with honesty, creativity, and grounded expertise.

Ready to begin?

Let’s start the conversation.