CHEFLINK to Exhibit at the Kanto Hotel and Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition and Business Meeting

ShareDine Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yori Iida) will exhibit CHEFLINK*, a comprehensive platform connecting chefs and food service businesses, at the first "Kanto Hotel and Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition and Business Meeting" to be held at Hotel New Otani on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. At this exhibition, we will present new possibilities for flexible human resource utilization by addressing challenges such as chronic labor shortages and task dependency faced by the hotel and ryokan industry, through actual case studies and the platform's mechanism. *The name was changed from SPOT CHEF in August 2025. ◾️Kanto Hotel and Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition and Business Meeting (First Edition) Exhibition Overview: Concretely experience the utilization image of "CHEFLINK" in a guest room exhibition. Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Venue: Hotel New Otani Organizer: Resort Marketing Co., Ltd. URL: https://www.hotel-tenjikai.jp/tenjikai.php?tid=99 At the CHEFLINK exhibition space, we will provide a concrete guide to the service's usage image through demonstrations using actual PC screens and introductions to case studies. Exhibition & Introduction Contents (Partial) Service experience through operational demos Using the management screen, we will demonstrate the flow from searching and arranging chefs to their operation on the day. Even first-time users can grasp the implementation image. Introduction of case studies in hotels and ryokans We will introduce utilization examples unique to accommodation facilities, such as breakfast service, personnel supplementation during peak seasons, and resolving task dependency. Individual consultation corner It is possible to consult on the spot about utilization methods according to the facility scale and operational structure. We will propose operations tailored to on-site issues. Furthermore, at a free seminar in the venue, we will explain the on-site challenges of the accommodation industry and specific solutions under the theme: "Responding to Labor Shortages and Task Dependency with Immediate-Impact Professionals ~Culinary Pros from as Little as 3 Hours~" ◾️CHEFLINK: Immediate-impact culinary personnel support the front lines of accommodation facilities CHEFLINK is one of Japan's largest chef platforms connecting chefs and businesses. Over 40,000 chefs are registered, including professionals with diverse genres and experience such as Japanese, Western, Chinese, and confectionery. Its use is expanding not only in restaurants but also in the accommodation and facility sector, such as hotels, ryokans, and school lunch facilities, contributing to solving issues like labor shortages and task dependency. The main benefits of using CHEFLINK in the hotel and ryokan industry are as follows: Available from as little as 3 hours a day, on the same day at the earliest You can arrange for immediate-impact culinary personnel in the required time units, such as for breakfast service, peak seasons, or when sudden vacancies occur. Matching with specialists in specific genres and with relevant experience Many chefs with hotel cooking experience or strengths in specialized fields are registered. It is possible to secure personnel according to the facility and menu. Improved operational efficiency by turning labor costs into variable costs With a fee system based only on usage, you can suppress fixed labor costs and achieve flexible personnel allocation. ◾️Future Development In the hotel and ryokan industry of the Tokyo metropolitan area, the importance of securing human resources in accommodation facilities is further increasing against the backdrop of the recovery in inbound and domestic travel demand. On the other hand, the shortage of on-site personnel, including culinary staff, remains serious, and there is a growing need to secure personnel flexibly at necessary times, such as during peak and banquet seasons, and for breakfast service. Taking this exhibition as an opportunity, CHEFLINK will further promote service recognition and introduction expansion in the hotel and ryokan industry. We will go beyond mere personnel supplementation and contribute to reducing the on-site burden and maintaining and improving service quality through matching that corresponds to the operational format and required skills of each accommodation facility, such as for banquets, restaurant operations, breakfast buffets, and kaiseki cuisine. We will continue to expand our efforts to "increase the places where chefs can be active" nationwide while staying close to the challenges of each region and business category, contributing to the sustainable development of the food and accommodation industries. ■What is CHEFLINK? https://chef-link.com/ CHEFLINK is a human resource and career support platform connecting chefs and food service businesses. Chefs can apply for posted jobs simply by registering their careers, and we support their career formation through AI-powered automatic profile generation, an SNS function that promotes interaction across generations and genres, and a chef-exclusive community. Food service businesses can flexibly utilize immediate-impact personnel when needed to address issues such as labor shortages and increased fixed costs. From spot work to full-time employment and overseas recruitment support, we can solve human resource-related problems in a one-stop manner. We provide a new mechanism that offers chefs an environment to build their careers "more freely, more enjoyably," and supports food service businesses in their transition to a sustainable business model. *In August 2025, we integrated the previously offered "CHEFLINK (Career Support SNS)" and "SPOT CHEF (Food Specialist Dispatch and Recruitment Service)" to evolve into a platform that delivers a more consistent experience. ◾️CHEFLINK Service Overview Available from as little as 3 hours a day, on the same day at the earliest Pay only for what you use, with no initial or monthly fees Full-time employment is also possible Over 40,000 food specialists are registered ▶︎Learn more here https://chef-link.com/ CHEFLINK's Mechanism ■About ShareDine Co., Ltd. https://sharedine.co.jp/ ShareDine Co., Ltd. was founded in May 2017 and operates a global career platform for 40,000 registered chefs. With the purpose of "Driving Social Transformation from the World of Food," we aim for social change through the food industry. In June 2025, we launched the overseas recruitment support service "CHEFLINK Global" to strengthen career support abroad, promoting global business expansion. We will continue to build a sustainable business model for the food industry, create an environment where each chef can flexibly build a career, and contribute to the development of the food industry both in Japan and overseas as a global career platform originating from Japan. ■List of Services Provided by ShareDine Human resource and career support platform "CHEFLINK" that connects food specialists and the food industry in a comprehensive manner: https://chef-link.com Overseas recruitment support service for domestic food service businesses "CHEFLINK Global": https://cheflink-global.com/ In-home private chef service "ShareDine": https://sharedine.me/ Food industry media specializing in "Kitchen × Business," "Kitchen Biz Journal": https://chef-link.com/business/journal/ ShareDine Co., Ltd. Public Relations, 23F Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6923 E-mail: [email protected] For more details, visit https://sharedine.co.jp/