Episode
EP 68: Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten
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- Hospitality On The Rise
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 1607
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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 an accounting path to study at The Culinary Institute of America, she built expertise in both the kitchen and front of house, shaping her people-first leadership style. Ochi shares lessons on navigating the chaos of opening a restaurant, leading with your team first, and trusting your timing. Links - Instagram - Ochi Latjuba Vongerichten: https://www.instagram.com/ochilatjuba/ - Instagram - Culinary Agents: https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/ - Full Transcript: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-68-ochi-latjuba-vongerichten ************ 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 [email protected]. 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.