# EP 44: Shuai Wang

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Podcast: [Hospitality On The Rise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hospitality-on-the-rise-7243462)
Published: 2026-01-13T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culinary-agents/episodes/EP-44-Shuai-Wang-e3d3o9n
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Duration seconds: 2091

## Resource

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 ************ Remember, success looks different for everyone in hospitality. No two paths are the same. If you have a leader or a topic you want to hear about, email media@culinaryagents.com. Hospitality On The Rise is brought to you by Culinary Agents, connecting top talent with employers since 2012. Whether you’re hiring or looking for your next opportunity, join us at CulinaryAgents.com. For more inspiration, subscribe to Hospitality On The Rise and visit HospitalityCareerPaths.com, a free platform by Culinary Agents. Thanks for tuning in! Remember to like, follow, and subscribe. And if you loved this episode, share it with someone who could use a little inspiration.

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