Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
This week is about running a smarter, steadier restaurant. Chef Juan Perez shares how mentorship builds lasting teams, the new season of Serving Success kicks off with Ari Weinzweig, The Owner’s Playbook shows how to design systems that run without you, and our End of Service Checklist brings calm to every close.
Let’s dig in.
🎧 LISTEN: Chef Juan Perez on Why Chasing Viral Trends Won’t Keep a Restaurant Relevant
Chef Juan Perez has built a global reputation for his mastery of Neapolitan pizza. Originally from Colombia, he rose from teenage line cook to executive chef of Posto in Boston, earning recognition on the 50 Top Pizza list and a place among the world’s top 100 pizza chefs. In this episode, Perez shares how mentorship, consistency, and purpose fuel everything he does.
Takeaways:
- Mentorship means teaching the process and staying available
- Systems create quality and consistency
- Authentic storytelling builds loyal followings
📹 WATCH: Ari Weinzweig on How to Lead Like a Line Cook
Season 10, Episode 1 marks the return of our short-form video podcast Serving Success with a legend. Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman’s, reflects on what line cooks can teach us about leadership and why collaboration, trust, and humility matter more than ever. This new season streams exclusively inside the MAJC Community, sharing the conversations that matter most with the people who live this work every day.
Takeaways
- Collaborate instead of working in isolation
- Rely on teams to solve complex hospitality challenges
- Embrace humility as a leadership strength
📖 READ: The Owner’s Playbook: Building a Restaurant That Runs Smoothly Without You
What if your business could thrive even when you’re not on the floor? This article breaks down how operators build teams, document systems, and create culture strong enough to run without constant oversight.
Takeaways
- Hire and grow people you can trust
- Document everything so work gets done the same way every time
- Coach to results and let go cleanly
🔧 USE: End of Service Checklist
A shift doesn’t end when the last plate leaves the pass. It ends when the people behind it take a moment to reset. This checklist is a simple way to help your team close out service with reflection, gratitude, and care. Use it as a quiet reminder for yourself or for a short team check-in before heading home.
How to Use
- Keep a printed copy near the time clock or exit
- Take a minute to think about what went well and what was hard
- Encourage small, honest check-ins with teammates
- End the night by turning your focus toward rest and recovery
Cheers,
Your Friends at MAJC
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