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Hospitality On The Rise

Culinary Agents
New York City
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality
Wine
Chicago
Culinary Agents
Philadelphia
Entrepreneurship
Diane Moua
Gertrude
Indigo Road Restaurant Group
Olo
Wayan
Una Pizza Napoletana
Golden Diner
Golden Hof
Italian Cuisine
Career Paths In Hospitality
The Dead Rabbit
Food & Wine Magazine

Welcome to Hospitality On The Rise, a weekly podcast hosted by Alice Cheng, featuring conversations with the hospitality leaders shaping the industry. Each episode explores the stories, challenges, pivots, lessons learned, and advice that helped these leaders grow & succeed. Whether you’re building your career, leading a team, or just looking for inspiration, Hospitality On The Rise offers honest ... more

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Chef Marcus Samuelsson—celebrated restaurateur, author, and eight-time James Beard Award winner behind Red Rooster, Hav & Mar, and a global portfolio of restaurants—traces the remarkable path that shaped his career. From selling fish with his uncles ... more

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Greg Root, Partner at Defined Hospitality, shares his journey from a 13-year-old golf caddy to helping lead one of Philadelphia's most celebrated restaurant groups. He reflects on cultivating an early career at Burger King, the invaluable lessons fro... more

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Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten, Co-Owner of Wayan and Ma•dé, shares her journey from growing up in her mother's large-scale catering business in Indonesia to building a restaurant group spanning New York City, the Hamptons, Aspen, and Miami. After leaving... more

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Chef Erik Battes, Executive Vice President of Food and Beverage at STARR Restaurants, shares a candid look at a career built without a blueprint. From his years with the Jean-Georges group to leadership roles in venture-backed food startups, he refle... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Root
Partner at Defined Hospitality, leading multiple restaurants in Philadelphia (Root, Suraya, Kalaya, etc.)
Defined Hospitality
Episode: EP 69: Greg Root
Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
Co-owner of Wayan and Made in New York
Wayan, Made (restaurants)
Episode: EP 68: Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
Erik Battes
Executive Vice President of Food and Beverage at STARR Restaurants
STARR Restaurants
Episode: EP 67: Erik Battes
Megan Sullivan
Vice President of Operations at Union Square Hospitality Group
Union Square Hospitality Group
Episode: EP 66: Megan Sullivan
Bob Bennett
Executive Chef at Zingerman's Roadhouse
Zingerman's Roadhouse
Episode: EP 65: Bob Bennett
Brittney Stikxz Williams
Culinary Director at Miss Lily's 7A; On Sight chef and educator
Miss Lily's 7A; On Sight
Episode: EP 64: Brittney "Stikxz" Williams
Greg Baxtrom
Chef and owner of Baxtrom Hospitality Group
Baxtrom Hospitality Group
Episode: EP 63: Greg Baxtrom
Hunter Lewis
Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine, author-to-be
Food & Wine Magazine
Episode: EP 62: Hunter Lewis
Jenny Goodman
Co-founder and CEO of Tilit; co-founder of Utility Show; co-host of The Build Podcast
Tilit; Utility Show; The Build Podcast
Episode: EP 61: Jenny Goodman

Hosts

Alice Cheng
Host of Hospitality On The Rise; founder and CEO of Culinary Agents
Alice Chang
Host of Hospitality On The Rise; associated with Culinary Agents

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    Full transparency I’m not in the hospitality industry in the traditional sense (I’m in the business of hospitality geared towards my family and friends) and I love everything about this podcast. I love finding inspiration from other people’s life paths and life lessons. Following and can’t wait for the next episode!

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    Goldhor
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid, practical leadership lessons and authentic industry stories.
The show highlights humane leadership and culture-focused insights valuable for operators and aspiring leaders.
Guests provide actionable takeaways on growth, staffing, and brand-building; branding and mentorship themes resonate well.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 69: Greg Root
Q: How did you get into hospitality?
Greg describes a formative moment when a mentor at a golf club sparked his interest in the industry, leading him from Burger King to full-service restaurants and ultimately operating at scale with STARR and beyond.
EP 21: Jeff Benjamin
Q: How did your hospitality journey begin and what drew you to the industry?
He started as a busboy in New York, realized the dynamic, hands-on nature of hospitality, and decided to pursue it, recognizing early on that he wanted to build a lifetime career in the field.
EP 19: Pascaline Lepeltier
Q: What advice would you tell your younger self?
Believe in yourself more and build a supportive network; seek mentors, push past initial rejections, and cultivate joy to sustain long-term progress.
EP 19: Pascaline Lepeltier
Q: And how did it all begin?
Pascaline described a shift from contemplating philosophy to exploring hospitality after a pivotal wine shop job, followed by formal training and an internship that set her on the sommelier path.
EP 25: Missy Robbins
Q: What advice do you have to somebody itching to open their own place but lacking the right partner or scenario?
Slow down and be patient; open at a moment when you have the right space, a compatible partner, and a structure that supports longevity. Don't rush the process or settle for a potentially unstable situation just to move forward. Build experience, understand finances, and ensure you can sustain the venture long-term.

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What is Hospitality On The Rise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused deep-dive into hospitality, with conversations that span restaurant operations, brand-building, mentorship, and culture. Guests range from chefs and sommeliers to founders and media leaders, offering practical guidance on scaling concepts, developing teams, and maintaining quality under pressure. The show often discusses leadership style, humane workplace culture, pivoting during crises, and balancing ambition with personal well-being. Its strength lies in bringing high-profile hospitality figures into candid, actionable conversations that are useful for operators, aspiring leaders, and brands seeking authentic industry storytelling. A notable edge is its consistent emphasis on mentorship, community, and people-first le... more

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1. Greg Root
2. Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
3. Erik Battes
4. Megan Sullivan
5. Bob Bennett
6. Brittney Stikxz Williams
7. Greg Baxtrom
8. Hunter Lewis

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