Our Team
gavin dacumos
Gavin Dacumos comes to us with extensive hospitality experience in multiple key industry roles. Before joining the team, Gavin managed Mockingbird in Oakland and bartended throughout the Bay Area at reputable cocktail bars and restaurants such as Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar, Low Bar, Lemon Drop, and Dawn Club. Open-minded, respectful, cheerful, and always willing to lend Viridian a helping hand, Gavin’s natural talent, exceptional service skills, and instinct for anticipating guests’ needs never fails to impress us.
ken kawachi
Ken Kawachi’s multi-faceted career has seen him in a variety of roles, including as a Barista at Blue Bottle Coffee, “Tea Geek” at a boba shop in Hayes Valley, a Server and Host at Namu Gaji, a Barista and Food Runner at Sunday at the Museum, Barback at Churchill and Anina, Barback and Bartender at True Laurel, Bar Prep and Barback at Pacific Cocktail Haven, and Bartender at Members Only and Cavaña. Before joining our team, Ken was a welcome and familiar face at Viridian, often dropping by for a nightcap after work on his way home. Upon hearing of an opening at Viridian, Ken jumped on the chance, and the rest is history. Curious, intelligent and constantly looking for ways to learn and excel, Ken never fails to give his utmost support to Viridian. Drop by to pick his brain about cocktails or anything Dungeons & Dragons. This Dungeon Master has all the best stories to tell!
Q BOLAN, JR.
The backbone of the prep team, Q spends his mornings making the behind-the-scenes cocktail magic happen at Viridian. Many of the bespoke ingredients featured in our beverage program are processed and prepared by Q with careful attention to detail and advanced culinary techniques. Beyond the preparation of these critical components, Q also batches, blends, and quality tests our seasonal menu items, ensuring their speedy and optimal delivery by those who execute the last steps of their final presentation. Q can be found slinging drinks at Modernist in San Francisco on the weekends or coaching high school basketball in the evenings. A former Division I college basketball player, Q is a proven and tenacious athlete, helping lead his high school to the top-tier of both state and national rankings. Before joining the team at Viridian, Q tended bar at Hakkasan SF and Hello Stranger in Oakland.
manveen kaur
A positive, free-spirited, and optimistic individual, Manveen Kaur’s contagious smile and quick wit make her a natural fit for the hospitality industry. Her friendly and energetic demeanor are only matched by her vast operational experience and aptitude for providing memorable guest experiences. Manveen’s impressive past roles have seen her as Lead Bartender of Dirty Water, Bartender and Floor Manager at Barlago, Bartender at 1760, Lead Bartender at Crustacean’s, Bartender at Temple, Manager of Novela, Manager of Miller & Lux, and Bar Manager of Michelin-starred restaurant Commis. Ambitious and multi-talented, Manveen is also currently working toward her Real Estate License.
cassie henderson
A Bay Area native, Cassie (pictured right) is a passionate hospitality professional, excelling in memorable guest experiences. Detail-oriented but always ready to pivot, she approaches service with a positive and can-do attitude. Before coming to Viridian, Cassie also bartended at iconic Oakland establishments such as American Oak, Fort Green, and Town Tavern. Not just skilled behind the bar, Cassie also studied at Cinta Aveda Institute, where she became a licensed cosmetologist. In 2022, Cassie placed first in the Battle of the Bay Cocktail Competition. With 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Cassie has honed and refined her knowledge and skill set, all while continuing to be compassionate and people-centric. We’re so excited to have Cassie on board with us and feel lucky she’s part of the Viridian team.
michael nathan
Michael Nathan is a San Francisco-based beverage industry professional who began his career in Boston. With over 10 years of hospitality experience in high-volume craft cocktail bars, tiki bars, and fine dining programs, he has developed a depth of knowledge and honed skills that have driven his success across diverse settings.
In 2023, Michael developed the Aphotic bar program, which helped earn its first Michelin Star and Green Star for sustainability. This achievement was followed by a nomination for Tales of a Cocktail’s ‘Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar: U.S. West’ in 2024.
In 2024, he founded his hospitality consultancy, specializing in beverage program development and staff training, to share his expertise with a broader community striving for excellence.
kat parsons
Although the newest member of our team, Kat Parsons is a well-known and respected individual within the San Francisco Bay Area bar community. Highlights of her career include bar managing at American Oak and bartending at Rye and The Double Standard. Winsome with a heart of gold, Kat is charming, funny, kind, and considerate of her co-workers while also being the consummate professional. Team-focused, inquisitive, and always on the journey to expand her skills, Viridian is proud to be called a second home to this seasoned member of the industry. An avid baker who loves to make others happy, Kat also enjoys relaxing walks with her dog and competing in bartending events.
