DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Raised near Pittsburgh, PA, and thriving in Seattle since the early '90s, this Penn State science student (twice and counting) and Cornell-educated project manager has a resume as chaotic as a midnight shift. 

She has worked in retail, been a fashion buyer, worked in landscaping and a haunted recording studio, done darkroom printing, and bartended in biker bars, live music venues, and dive joints—including 30 years with The 5 Point Cafe and Mecca Cafe woven throughout her history. 
She spends her free time loving her sons, taking her best dog friend on walks through the mountains, camping, fishing, and growing things. A "tequila-is-a-vegetable" kind of gal, she enjoys cooking, meat, cheese, creating cocktails, gardening, music, and reading. 

She believes everyone deserves kindness, respect, and a cold beer—until proven otherwise—and takes great pride in delivering a fast, stiff drink and great food, welcoming everyone in, and making sure they have a great time. 
Her leadership goal as our Director of Operations is to cultivate a style that blends firm accountability with deep compassion, fostering hospitality in a high-performing yet supportive culture, and showing genuine care for individuals to build trust, resilience, and engagement on our path to success.

CULINARY DIRECTOR

GENERAL MANAGER (HUCKLEBERRY SQUARE)

GENERAL MANAGER (MECCA CAFÉ & THE 5 POINT CAFÉ)

MARKETING DIRECTOR

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

CEO

David Meinert is a Seattle-area restaurateur and founder of Hold Fast Hospitality. With more than 35 years in the hospitality industry, he owns and operates iconic local establishments including The 5 Point Café, Mecca Café, and Huckleberry Square, with a focus on honest food, strong community ties, and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels at home. 

David Meinert is a community-minded restauranteur with deep roots in the local community. After growing up in Normandy Park, he spent a couple of decades living in Seattle, where he was deeply involved in the city’s music scene before becoming a restaurant owner. He has lived back in Burien since 2010, where he and his partner, Kaitlyn, are raising two daughters, along with their dog Koda and cat Olive. Through Hold Fast restaurants, David is committed to preserving local character, creating welcoming spaces, and building businesses that invest in and contribute meaningfully to the communities around them.

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