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Virtual Mentorship from Hospitality Leaders
Culinary Agents
Jul 7, 2026
Hospitality On The Rise Podcast
Hospitality On The Rise Podcast

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Meet The Host

Alice Cheng

Founder & CEO at Culinary Agents

Alice Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, hospitality’s go-to hiring platform and professional community. Alice's own journey began in hospitality, where early roles ignited her passion for helping others navigate job-seeking and hiring challenges. After a 13-year career at IBM, advising firms like Netflix on tech-driven growth, Alice combined her love for hospitality with her tech expertise to found Culinary Agents, transforming how talent and businesses connect in the industry.

Meet Our Guests

  • Hillary Sterling
    Executive Chef
    Ci Siamo
  • Tavel Bristol-Joseph
    Director of Hospitality, Pastry Chef & Partner
    Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group and Pullman Market
  • Ahris Kim
    Director of Operations
    NA:EUN Hospitality
  • Dan Kluger
    Chef and Owner
    Hardscrabble Hospitality
  • Talia Berman
    Partner
    Friend of Chef
  • Aaron Ginsberg
    VP of Restaurant Partnerships and Chief Partner Officer
    Resy, American Express Global Dining, Explore Tock
  • Camari Mick
    Chef & Owner
    L'Atelier Ébène
  • Philip Tessier
    Chef / Partner
    PRESS Restaurant & Under-Study
  • Kimberly Galban
    Chief Operating Officer
    Hogsalt
  • Michael Shemtov
    Founder
    Honest to Goodness Hospitality
  • Kevin Boehm
    Co-Owner
    Boka Restaurant Group, BIÂN
  • Maneet Chauhan
    President & Founding Partner, Judge
    Morph Hospitality Group, Food Network
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