On this episode of Hospitality On The Rise, host Alice Cheng welcomes Tyler Akin, Founder of Form-Function Hospitality and Chef-Partner of Bastia and Caletta. From relentlessly pursuing a position at Komi to opening multiple successful ventures of his own, Tyler shares how his experiences in fine dining shaped his approach to leadership and culinary creativity. Tyler also reflects on the challenges of opening restaurants, the lessons he's learned about resilience, and his ongoing work to create positive change in the hospitality industry.

Note: This episode was filmed before 2025 Southern Smoke Festival.

Links

- Instagram - Tyler Akin: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_akin/

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

- Full Transcript⁠: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-47-tyler-akin

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