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AI is changing the way we dine—and OpenTable is leading the charge. At HackerX Toronto, our VP of Technical Program Management Manisha Mahawar highlighted how we’re transforming hospitality through intelligent technology, whether it’s summarizing reviews to give diners a snapshot of a restaurant or through our AI-driven Concierge that answers diner questions instantly. And that’s just the beginning… If you love restaurants and are passionate about the potential of AI, come join us. We’re actively hiring across AI, ML, product engineering, data science, and customer experience. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of dining, reach out to Senior Technical Recruiters Susanna Kwon or Jennifer Chin to learn more. #OpenTable #AI #TechInnovation #MachineLearning #TorontoTech #Hiring

As more people look to AI for search, we’ve been making sure we’re ahead of the curve for diners and most importantly, to serve our restaurant partners as this tech evolves quickly. Our partnership with OpenAI, which earlier this year saw us as the first restaurant tech partner for their Operator tool, has been amazing to see unfold, making a real impact on how people are discovering restaurants. We’re thrilled to be an initial partner later this year for their new Apps in ChatGPT. This feature surfaces apps when ChatGPT suggests one based on the conversation, or by calling them by name. Apps respond to natural language and include interactive interfaces you can use right in the chat. Read more on the rollout from OpenAI here: https://lnkd.in/gm8WX7Xw

OpenTable is proud to team up with Be Inclusive Hospitality to support the next generation of hospitality leaders in the UK through the 2025 Elevate Mentorship Scheme, a six-month programme designed for professionals from Black, Asian, and other underrepresented backgrounds. Participants were matched with hospitality industry leaders like our own SVP of International Growth, Laure Bornet to share knowledge, feedback and advice to guide mentees toward their hospitality career goals. Learn more about this amazing programme: https://lnkd.in/ez6FrG4d Lorraine Copes Hannah Plumb Nat Crutchfield Michael Wan's Mandarin

Restaurant industry leaders came together in Toronto this week for OpenTable’s first Canada Hospitality Summit. Against the backdrop of the city skyline at SixtyEight, we explored what it takes to keep restaurants operating at their best - sharing OpenTable innovations and hearing from guest speakers on leading with purpose, integrating AI, and building loyalty. A heartfelt thank-you to our speakers for their insights, and to our sponsors, Visa and PolyAI, for their continued support. To everyone who joined us - you made our first Canadian summit one to remember. Here’s to continuing the conversation and shaping the future of hospitality together. #CanadaHospitalitySummit #OpenTable #IndustryInsights #TorontoEvents Janet Zuccarini Juanita Dickson michael bonacini Patrick Kriss - Alo Food Group Susur Lee Michael Chen Laure Bornet Sagar Mehta Matt Davis Carolyn Stephure Josh Peckham Suzy Truong Sofie Boyland Suada A. Céline Richards Rita Poutivskaia

OpenTable and Gold House came together to celebrate the release of Apple TV+’s CHIEF OF WAR with an intimate family-style dinner at Camélia in Los Angeles. Stars Brandon Finn, Temuera Morrison, Sisa Grey, and executive producer/showrunner Doug Jung joined chefs Charles Namba (Camélia) and Robynne Maii (Fête) for a collaborative dinner of authentic Pasifika food. The best part? Guests can still experience some of the featured dishes by booking a table at Camélia in LA or Fête in Hawaii. And don’t miss the season finale of CHIEF OF WAR, streaming on AppleTV on September 19. Give yourself a seat at the table with this recap: https://lnkd.in/eRUqc_tj

Fact: your team's happiness is tied to your guests' happiness. In her latest piece for Notes From the Table, High Street Hospitality founder Ellen Yin*, points out that focusing on the guest experience will only get you so far—true hospitality starts from within. Yin breaks down exactly why internal hospitality isn't just a feel-good perk: it's also a competitive advantage in an industry where great people make all the difference and finding and retaining staff has never been more difficult.  Dig into the rest of her insights here and learn how you can transform your work culture: https://lnkd.in/eX734s6N *Ellen Yin serves on OpenTable's advisory board and is compensated for this role. #Hospitality #RestaurantLeadership #NotesFromTheTable

Booking private and group dining can feel like a full-time job. Recent OpenTable research shows organizers spend an average of 17 hours just trying to discover and secure the right spot.  Restaurants feel the pain, too, and even may miss out on revenue: 42% of diners have decided not to book at all because of unclear information online or the back-and-forth of calls and emails. That’s what inspired us to launch OpenTable’s new private dining marketplace, where finding and booking private rooms, semi-private spaces, or large-party tables is as simple as making a regular reservation. You can filter by party size, neighborhood, and cuisine; see real-time availability, transparent pricing; and at a growing selection of restaurants, book instantly—no phone tag, no waiting. 7 in 10 people (68%) say they would plan more private or group dining events if the process were easier. For upcoming corporate dinners, birthdays, family gatherings and more, explore the new marketplace where private dining meets easy booking: https://lnkd.in/eTUbtY3r

OpenTable Australia was proud to partner with Melbourne Food & Wine for this year’s Legends & Trailblazers Awards: an evening dedicated to the people redefining Victoria’s dining culture. Hosted at the beautiful Maison Bâtard by LUCAS Restaurants and Christopher Lucas, the event gathered the industry’s best and brightest to celebrate those shaping the future of food. We are passionate supporters of these awards because we believe this industry flourishes when its people succeed. Championing local hospitality is at the heart of everything we do at OpenTable. Discover the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/gz4xtTSH

A few weeks ago, OpenTable teamed up with Gold House to celebrate the release of the new Prime Video series BUTTERFLY the only way we know how—with a celebratory dinner. Stars Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty joined fellow Gold House community members for an unforgettable meal hosted by chef Akira Back of ABSteak, whose elevated take on Korean barbecue pays homage to his parents' culinary heritage. Pull up a chair at the table with this recap: