CHEFLINK to Exhibit at Hokkaido Hotel & Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition

Shaerdine Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Harukari Iida) will exhibit "CHEFLINK*," a comprehensive platform connecting chefs and food service operators, at the "Hokkaido Hotel & Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition (First Edition)" to be held at Sapporo Grand Hotel on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. At this exhibition, we will convey new possibilities for flexible human resource utilization to address the chronic labor shortages and over-reliance on individual expertise faced by the hotel and ryokan industry, through actual implementation cases and the platform's mechanism. *Name changed from SPOT CHEF in August 2025. ◾️ Hokkaido Hotel & Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition (First Edition) Exhibition Overview: Experience the utilization image of "CHEFLINK" concretely with a room exhibition - Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00-18:30 - Venue: Sapporo Grand Hotel - Organizer: Resort Marketing Inc. - URL: https://www.hotel-tenjikai.jp/tenjikai.php?tid=100 At CHEFLINK's exhibition space, we will provide a concrete image of how the service can be utilized through demonstrations using actual PC screens and introductions of implementation cases. Exhibition/Introduction Contents (Partial) - Service experience through operation demo Demonstrate the flow from searching and arranging chefs to their operation on the day using the administration screen. Even first-time users can grasp the implementation image. - Introduction of implementation cases in hotels and ryokans Introduce utilization cases unique to accommodation facilities, such as breakfast support, staffing during busy seasons, and resolving over-reliance on individual expertise. - Individual consultation corner Consultations on utilization methods tailored to facility scale and operational structure are available on the spot. We will propose operational solutions suited to on-site issues. In addition, at the free seminar held at the venue, with the theme "Responding to labor shortages and over-reliance on individual expertise with immediate impact - Culinary professionals from as short as 3 hours", we will explain the on-site challenges of the accommodation industry and concrete solutions. ◾️ CHEFLINK: Immediate impact culinary talent supports accommodation facility sites CHEFLINK is one of Japan's largest chef platforms connecting chefs and operators. Over 40,000 registered chefs, including culinary professionals with diverse genres and experiences such as Japanese, Western, Chinese cuisine, and confectionery, are registered. Its utilization is expanding not only in restaurants but also in accommodation and facility areas such as hotels, ryokans, and school meal facilities, contributing to solving issues such as labor shortages and over-reliance on individual expertise. The main advantages of utilizing CHEFLINK in the hotel and ryokan industry are as follows: - Available from as short as 3 hours on the same day Immediate impact culinary talent can be arranged in hourly units as needed, such as for breakfast service, busy seasons, or sudden staff absences. - Matching with specialized genres and experienced professionals Many chefs with hotel cooking experience and strengths in specialized fields are registered. This allows for securing human resources tailored to the facility and menu. - Improved operational efficiency by making labor costs variable The fee structure, which only charges for usage, allows for suppressing fixed labor costs and realizing flexible staffing. ◾️ Future Development In Hokkaido's hotel and ryokan industry, against the backdrop of recovering inbound demand and increasing tourism demand, the importance of securing human resources in accommodation facilities is further increasing. On the other hand, the shortage of on-site personnel, including culinary staff, remains severe, and there is a growing need to flexibly secure human resources at necessary times, especially during tourist seasons, long holidays, breakfast service, and handling banquets and group guests. Furthermore, Hokkaido is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations, and it is an important market where diverse accommodation facilities such as resort hotels, hot spring ryokans, and urban hotels are concentrated. Based on the opinions and challenges of accommodation operators obtained at this exhibition, we will strengthen our development in the Hokkaido area and, while also considering expansion to accommodation facilities nationwide, evolve into a service that can meet more diverse needs. Moving forward, we will continue to expand our efforts to "increase places where chefs can thrive" nationwide, while remaining close to the challenges of each region and business type, and contribute to the sustainable development of the food and accommodation industries. ■ About CHEFLINK: https://chef-link.com/ CHEFLINK is a talent and career support platform connecting chefs and food service operators. Chefs can apply for listed jobs simply by registering their resume, and we support career development through AI-driven automatic profile generation, SNS functions that promote interaction across generations and genres, and chef-only communities. Food service operators can flexibly utilize immediate impact talent when needed, addressing issues such as labor shortages and increased fixed costs. We provide one-stop solutions for human resource challenges, from spot work to full-time employment and overseas recruitment support.