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He failed at almost everything… before building a $60M restaurant empire. The real reason Momofuku succeeded? It wasn’t just the great food. From a small East Village ramen shop, to a global brand across the U.S. and Australia, David Chang’s journey proves one thing: persistence matters more than perfection. Every hospitality career has setbacks. The difference is who keeps going. Follow OysterLink for more hospitality career lessons, restaurant success stories and industry insights. #RestaurantCareer #momofuku #davidchang #restaurantsuccess

Which hospitality jobs will be easiest to land in 2026? We analyzed 178,967 job postings from Q4 2025 to find where hiring demand is highest across the U.S. If you’re job searching, this data shows where opportunities are strongest, and where you can get hired faster. See the full list and insights 👇 https://lnkd.in/emKmaipV

Ready To Be The Top Bartender? 🍸✨ Take your bartending game to the next level with the #NextGenBartender Challenge! The winning bartender gets: 🌟 Promotion as Top Talent on OysterLink, the fastest-growing hospitality job platform in the U.S. 🤝 VIP job matching with high-end bartending roles 🍸 Employer intros & shortlisting support 📝 How to Enter: 1. Post a video showcasing your bartending skills with the hashtag #NextGenBartender 2. Follow OysterLink 3. Create your FREE OysterLink Talent account (it only takes seconds: www.oysterlink.com) *Open to U.S. residents only. The clock’s ticking - you have until 31st of March to enter! ⏰ Unlock exclusive opportunities and get noticed by top employers faster than ever! 🚀 #bartendersoftiktok #mixology #bartendingskills

📢  Big news in hospitality: New York City just banned hidden hotel fees ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🏨 ⚽ That means resort fees, destination charges, and service fees must now be included in the advertised room price, or it’s illegal. ⚠️ NYC expects over 1.2 million visitors during the Cup, and this move aims to protect travelers and restore trust in pricing transparency. We’re seeing more guests demand upfront pricing, and this change could shift industry standards. 💬 We’d love to hear what hoteliers, managers, and job seekers think about this. Let’s talk👇

How much do chefs earn in 2026? 👨🍳 If you’re a chef, it’s important to know your market value, and where the highest-paying opportunities are. 💰 🇺🇸 Explore the top-paying states across the U.S., compare your salary, and discover better-paying roles on #OysterLink👇 https://lnkd.in/en_w4z6H

Do you have a passion for food and a high level of creativity? 🍷🍴 Oak Farm Vineyards is looking for a Prep Cook to join their family-owned estate in Lodi! 🍇 👨🍳 Work in a beautiful environment where quality and commitment come first. 💰 Compensation: Starting from $18/hr ✅ Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off 👉 Apply today on OysterLink: https://lnkd.in/d3HiUFqU

Hiring Now 🚨 A Hotel General Manager to lead the Emerson Inn By The Sea, a 35-room historic boutique property in Rockport, MA📍 Compensation: $75,000–$85,000/year Benefits: Health insurance reimbursement Apply or read more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/dGbyibhN

From a small burrito shop to a $55B empire 🌯 Steve Ells opened Chipotle to fund his fine-dining dream… but the fast-casual concept took off and changed the restaurant industry forever. Today, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a Fortune 500 company and one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, setting the standard for quality, speed, and scale in fast casual. Big ideas. Simple menus. Industry-changing impact. Follow OysterLink for more hospitality success stories and career inspiration.

Success in #hospitality isn’t just about hard work. It’s about the people who guide you. In our latest OysterLink Spotlight, General Manager Chris Styles shares how mentorship helped him grow from Reservations Agent to Hotel Leader, and why finding the right mentor can change your career. If you want to grow faster in hospitality, this story is a must-read. Read the full interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4nB9WB2

In the UK, recent business rates relief targeted pubs but excluded restaurants and hotels. 🍷 Should similar financial support be introduced in the U.S. - and expanded to cover the entire hospitality sector? We’d love your input. 👇