Lyndsi Hastings-Mundy is a seasoned beverage and hospitality leader currently serving as Beverage Director at Riot Hospitality Group, where she directs beverage strategy and program development across a dynamic multi-venue portfolio of restaurants, bars, and nightlife concepts.

With a career rooted in craft beverage innovation and operational excellence, Lyndsi’s background spans prestigious roles in beverage leadership and mixology. Prior to her current role, she served as National Beverage Director for Hash Kitchen and The Sicilian Butcher, and has held key positions at experiences including Cloth & Flame, Stock & Stable, Honor Amongst Thieves, and the UnderTow tiki bar, giving her deep insight into both creative cocktail development and scalable beverage program execution.

Lyndsi’s approach blends creative vision with strategic execution — from curated beverage lists and cocktail frameworks, to training teams for consistent worldwide guest experiences. Her leadership and influence in the industry have been recognized broadly; in 2026 she was named among the Multi-Unit Hospitality Group Buyers to Watch, highlighting her role shaping beverage strategy in the on-trade landscape.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Lyndsi engages with the broader beverage community through her social media presence where she champions cocktail culture, ingredient creativity, and hospitality insights.

At IBWSS 2026, Lyndsi will share her perspective on building impactful beverage programs that resonate with both guests and operators across multi-concept hospitality platforms.