On this episode of Hospitality On The Rise, host Alice Cheng is joined by Shuai Wang, Owner and Chef of Jackrabbit Filly & King BBQ, and runner-up on the 22nd season of Bravo's Top Chef. Shuai reflects on his journey from growing up in Beijing surrounded by incredible food to discovering his passion for cooking through a high school culinary program. He talks about how his experiences led him to start a food truck, and eventually open his own restaurants that put a unique spin on Chinese-American flavors. Along the way, Shuai shares how community has shaped his work, the challenges he faced opening a restaurant during the pandemic, and why creating a supportive, thriving environment for his team is a top priority.

Links

- Instagram - Shuai Wang: https://www.instagram.com/the_shuaiwang/

- Instagram - Culinary Agents⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/

- Full Transcript⁠: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-44-shuai-wang

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