Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
Opening a restaurant is hard. Keeping it running well—day after day, team after team—is even harder.
This week, we’re zeroing in on the tools, habits, and leadership shifts that help operators stay focused and build for the long haul, from Adam Sobel’s hard-earned systems to real strategies for engaging Gen Z and retaining great people.
Let’s get into it.
🎥 WATCH: Adam Sobel on the Hard Truths About Growing a Restaurant Group
After 14 years with Mina Group and dozens of openings under his belt, Chef Adam Sobel is now building his restaurant group, Aether Group, with vision, discipline, and no illusions about how hard it really is.
In this candid episode of Restaurant Ready, Adam shares:
- How scaling without systems leads to burnout
- Why hospitality must be the standard of care in every restaurant
- What it takes to train future leaders while growing your brand
🎙️ LISTEN: How to Connect with Gen Z Employees
Tired of the Gen Z grumbling? In this quick, practical episode, HopDov’s Annie and Molly offer real solutions for engaging this generation. Smart, simple advice you can apply this week.
What you’ll learn:
- How digital tools can support (not replace) real connection
- Why short, in-person touchpoints matter more than long sessions
- The importance of repeatable systems across shifts
📖 READ: How to Reduce Turnover in the Hospitality Industry
Turnover is common, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. We break down the real reasons people leave and what you can do to keep them around. Whether you’re trying to stabilize one team or an entire group, this one’s worth bookmarking.
Inside the guide:
- The four key factors that influence retention
- Strategies from chefs Kevin Boehm, Maria Mazon, Yia Vang, and more
- What to focus on first: scheduling, culture, training, and leadership
☕LEARN: Live Expert Session with Nina Compton – Thursday, June 12
Join us this Thursday at 12PM ET for a rescheduled Expert Session with Chef Nina Compton—Top Chef finalist, James Beard Award winner, and one of the most thoughtful, values-driven leaders in the industry.
This is your chance to learn from someone who’s built restaurants that reflect both vision and integrity and who’s still in the work every day.
Expert Sessions are one of the most valuable parts of the MAJC community. They offer direct access to leaders who’ve built lasting teams and sustainable businesses and who are generous enough to share what’s really working. Bring your questions. See you there.
Cheers,
Your Friends at MAJC
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