Advanced search Journal of Culinary Science & Technology Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/15428052.2026.2646675?needAccess=true ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationships among empowered leadership (EL), transformative leadership (TL), inspirational motivation (IM), and employee service recovery performance (ESRP) in the Chinese culinary industry.