Always be knolling.
TRANSFORMATIVE HOSPITALITY
Suited Hospitality is a rarity, a hospitality consulting firm that is truly all-encompassing. This powerhouse agency was founded by four partners, each with their own specialized expertise, as well as decades of experience working hand-in-hand with some of the most revered restaurants in the world.
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Founded by Martha Cromar, Kristine Arambulo Keefer, Mitch Lienhard, and David Sisler, Suited brings nearly 80 years of combined hospitality expertise and industry knowledge to the business, along with several relevant accreditations, certifications, and degrees. Suited offers tailored solutions in the fields of Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Kitchen Operations, Culinary Arts, Business Operations, Service, and Leadership and Mentor Training. The founders’ unparalleled track record, collaborative nature, and Suited's “all-in-one” model make it an obvious choice for new hospitality businesses who aspire to greatness or established ones looking for a refresh.
Meet Suited
FOUNDER
Martha Cromar
If every picture tells a story, the photo that Martha Cromar holds most dear is one of herself as a tot, standing on a stool in her mother’s Mill Valley kitchen, keenly stirring a pot of sauce. It depicts the beginnings of her lifelong culinary passion, which grew into cooking regularly on her own at age 12 from Martha Stewart recipes, because she figured it was only right for one Martha to take after another. Read more
FOUNDER
Kristine Arambulo Keefer
Kristine is a seasoned hospitality professional known for her expertise in public relations and her deep understanding of the culinary world. She works with some of the most esteemed names in the culinary industry, including Michelin-starred chefs and World’s 50 Best restaurants. Read more
FOUNDER
Mitchell Lienhard
There is baptism by fire, and in Mitchell Lienhard’s case, initiation by water. When he was a baby, his mother turned her back for a second after leaving a pot of boiling water on the counter, only to have her inquisitive son lunge for it and scald himself. Such was Lienhard’s introduction to the powerful lure of the kitchen. Read more
PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Zach Jörin
Born in Vietnam and raised in Sonoma County, Zach combines a global perspective with a love for all things hospitality. Zach has always been drawn to the world of luxury and fine experiences, and that led him to pursue a degree in Business Administration and a specialization in Hospitality Management from The University of San Francisco. Read more
CULINARY & KITCHEN OPERATIONS
Jacob Harth
As an idealist, Chef Jacob Harth has always sought a better way. Raised in a restaurant family on a Southern Oregon farm steeped in cooking and hunting traditions, his mother was an incredible cook and his father's skills as a hunter, forager, and fisherman meant the family table was consistently laden with an abundance of venison, elk, wild boar, and salmon. His love for seafood blossomed early on, with cherished memories of his father barbecuing oysters during his childhood. Read more
