What We Carry
Military Values
Honor. Courage. Commitment.
Preparation, discipline, and accountability, learned in the United States Marine Corps and applied to every shift we staff.
Veteran-Led · Tampa, Florida
Military Values. Genuine Hospitality.
Osmeac Solutions is a veteran-led hospitality company serving Tampa. We blend the values of military service with years of hands-on experience in nightlife venues and hospitality properties, providing uniformed professionals who welcome your guests, care for your venue, and keep every night running smoothly.
Planned Like an Operation. Delivered Like Hospitality.
- Veteran-Led
- Uniformed Professionals
- Hospitality Driven
- Tampa Based
Who We Are
Where Military Values Meet Hospitality.
What We Deliver
Hospitality Experience
Professional. Reliable. Discreet. Hospitality driven.
Years of hands-on experience in the venues we serve. A welcoming experience for your guests and an efficient operation for your team.
Our Approach
More Than Filling a Shift.
At OSMEAC, we believe great hospitality is about more than having staff on-site. It’s about preparation, professionalism, awareness, communication, and execution.
Our approach is built from real-world experience in nightlife venues, hospitality properties, events, and high-traffic environments. We know what a busy door, a full room, and a long night ask of a team, because we have worked them.
Military service taught our leadership that success depends on preparation, clear communication, and people who can be trusted to perform under pressure. We bring those same principles to hospitality, so every professional arrives prepared, presents with pride, and represents your brand well.
Experience in- Nightlife Venues
- Hospitality Properties
- Restaurants
- Private Events
- VIP Guests
- High-Traffic Environments
What Sets OSMEAC Apart
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Experienced Leadership
Our company is led by professionals with years of hands-on experience. We understand what your team faces on a busy night because we’ve worked those same posts ourselves.
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Military Discipline
Great service doesn’t wait for something to go wrong. Our professionals are trained to stay alert, identify potential problems early, communicate effectively, and handle difficult moments calmly.
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Professional Guest Service
Our team is often the first and last people your guests interact with. They are expected to be professional, approachable, and respectful, and to represent your brand without ever getting in the way of the guest experience.
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Accountability
We believe clients deserve to know what happens in their venue. Clear communication and personal accountability are part of the OSMEAC standard.
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Staffing Tailored to Your Venue
Every venue is different. We build the plan around the specific needs of your property instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
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A Team You Can Trust
Whether it’s a nightclub, a restaurant, a private club, an event, or a private function, our goal remains the same: the right people, with the right attitude, every time.
Your guests. Your reputation. Our priority.
Organized · Strategic · Professional · Accountable
What We Provide
Our Hospitality Services
Uniformed front-of-house and support professionals who help your venue deliver a seamless guest experience. Book a single role or a full team.
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Arrival Ambassador
Professional, courteous greeters who set the tone and provide a sense of security from the moment guests arrive.
- Welcoming members and guests
- Opening doors and managing arrivals
- Maintaining a polished presence
- Coordinating with valet, hosts, and team
- Supporting high-volume traffic
- Representing your brand at the front door
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Guest Experience Ushers
Friendly and attentive staff who welcome, assist, and guide your guests seamlessly.
- Guest greeting and direction
- Interior transition point support
- Event arrival and departure assistance
- Special event and high-volume support
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DJ
Experienced DJs who keep the energy right and the experience alive.
- Music curated to your venue and crowd
- Reads the room and adjusts energy in real time
- Available for weekends and private events
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Restroom Valets
Dedicated to cleanliness, stocking, and ensuring a comfortable guest experience.
- Continuous presentation and replenishment
- Cleanliness maintained throughout the night
- Discreet, courteous guest assistance
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Cleaning Services
Detail-oriented staff committed to clean, safe, and welcoming environments.
- Common area upkeep
- Opening and closing cleaning
- Event and high-traffic cleaning support
- Deep cleaning services available
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Back Up Bar Staff
Reliable support to keep your bar running smoothly and your guests satisfied.
- Coverage for call-outs and peak nights
- Bar backing and restocking
- Support that keeps lines moving
The Meaning Behind Our Name
Every Shift Is Planned Like a Mission.
OSMEAC is the framework the United States Marine Corps uses to plan and brief operations. Our co-founder learned it as a Marine. We built our company on it. Before our team ever steps onto your property, every detail has already been accounted for.
O · Orientation
We walk your venue before the first shift: entrances, exits, guest flow, VIP areas, and the layout your team works in every night.
S · Situation
We study your peak hours, crowd volume, guest profile, and the challenges your staff faces during high-traffic moments.
M · Mission
We define clear objectives with you: the experience your guests should have, and the standards our team must meet.
E · Execution
Our professionals arrive briefed, uniformed, and in position before doors open, carrying out the plan with consistency every shift.
A · Administration & Logistics
Scheduling, staffing levels, uniforms, and billing are handled with precision, so your managers can focus on running the venue.
C · Command & Signal
You get one dedicated point of contact and a clear line of communication between our team, your managers, hosts, and valet.
Precision is our standard. Hospitality is our purpose.
Communication
You’ll Never Have to Wonder Where We Stand.
In the military, nothing moves without clear communication. We run hospitality the same way. Your managers always know who is on your team, who is leading it, and who to talk to.
- Pre-Shift BriefingEvery team is briefed on your venue, your standards, and the night ahead.
- One Point of ContactOne dedicated coordinator for your venue, so you are never chasing an answer.
- Working With Your TeamWe coordinate directly with your managers, hosts, and valet.
- Personal AccountabilityEvery professional answers for their post, and leadership answers to you.
Operating Standards
The Details Are the Difference.
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On Post Before Doors
Our professionals arrive and are in position before your doors open.
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100% Uniformed
Pressed, consistent, professional attire on every shift.
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1 Point of Contact
One dedicated coordinator for your venue, every week.
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Pre-Shift Briefing
Every team is briefed on your venue, your standards, and your expectations before the shift begins.
Osmeac Solutions is insured, and every professional we place is background-checked.
Leadership
Built on Service. Led With Discipline.
Co-founders Shawn Lopez and Johnathan Kessler bring military values and more than 18 years of combined hospitality experience to the venues we serve.
Shawn Lopez
Co-Founder
- Marine Corps Veteran
- Hospitality · 8 years
- Operations & Training · 16+ years
An accomplished Marine Corps veteran with 8 years in hospitality and over 16 years of progressively successful operational experience, including training and development. A proven leader and problem solver with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and an ability to establish rapport at all levels, he is well-versed in developing personnel and creating an effective and efficient work environment.
Johnathan Kessler
Co-Founder
- Hospitality · 10+ years
Johnathan brings more than 10 years of hands-on hospitality experience to Osmeac. He knows what a busy door, a full room, and a long night ask of a team, and he holds every professional we place to the standard a great venue expects.
I’ve spent more than ten years working in some of Florida’s top nightlife venues, and I’ve learned firsthand what works in hospitality and what doesn’t. I take pride in giving our clients and their guests the best possible experience. Our job is to make your operation run easier and smoother, and to give your guests a reason to come back.
Ernest Calhoun
Partner
- D License Holder · 6 years
- G License Holder · 1 year
- HonorWe do what we say.
- CourageWe handle the difficult moments calmly.
- CommitmentWe show up, every shift.
Ways to Work With Us
Build the Team Your Venue Needs.
One role, a full front-of-house team, facility support, or all of it together. Start wherever makes sense for your venue and adjust any time.
Proudly Serving Tampa
From upscale rooftop lounges to high-energy nightclubs and private events, we provide the hospitality professionals you can count on.
- Nightclubs
- Rooftop Lounges
- Private Clubs
- Restaurants
- Private Events
- Corporate Functions
Questions
What Venues Ask Before the First Shift.
What kinds of venues do you staff?
Nightclubs, rooftop lounges, private clubs, restaurants, private events, and corporate functions across Tampa. Our approach is built from real-world experience in nightlife venues, hospitality properties, and other high-traffic environments.
Which roles can you provide?
Arrival Ambassadors, Guest Experience Ushers, DJs, Restroom Valets, cleaning services, and back up bar staff. You can book a single role or a full team that works under one plan and one point of contact.
What does “veteran-led” mean for my venue?
It means the company is run on military values: honor, courage, and commitment. In practice that is preparation before every shift, a team that arrives early and in uniform, clear communication with your managers, and accountability when something needs to be put right.
How do you decide what my venue needs?
Every venue is different, so we build the plan around yours instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach. We walk the venue, learn your peak hours and pressure points, and agree the objectives with you before the first shift.
How do you communicate with my team?
You get one dedicated point of contact. Every team is briefed on your venue before the shift, and we coordinate directly with your managers, hosts, and valet.
Is your team insured and background-checked?
Yes. Osmeac Solutions is insured, and every hospitality professional we place is background-checked.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on your venue, your schedule, and the team you need. Contact us for a quote. Custom packages are available for recurring schedules, private events, and facility support.
How quickly can you start, and what area do you cover?
We are based in Tampa, Florida. Send us your dates and we will confirm availability.
Do you offer security?
We are a hospitality company first. Venue security support is available on request for properties that need it.
Let Us Help You Deliver Exceptional Hospitality.
Your Guests. Your Reputation. Our Priority.
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