In this episode of Bed and Butter, THE Hospitality Podcast, host Sean Riley sits down with Alex Chong, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef turned successful entrepreneur and owner of Grand Cru Hospitality in Portland, Oregon. From his humble beginnings in Maine to running multiple food and beverage businesses across the country, Alex shares his journey and valuable insights into the hospitality industry. Along the way, he opens up about his path, including a wedding cake mishap that nearly ended his career—until it became a valuable lesson in handling adversity and staying calm under pressure. Learn about his path to entrepreneurship, the lessons learned through adversity, and how his experience in both culinary and business education shaped his career. Alex's story will surely inspire whether you're an aspiring chef or looking to dive into hospitality management. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the industry's brightest entrepreneurs. Tune in now!