Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
Running a restaurant takes imagination and discipline. You need a clear vision, a team that believes in it, and the systems to bring it to life. This week, Ari Weinzweig shows how to turn long-term goals into daily action, Belle English shares lessons in creativity and leadership inside Williams-Sonoma, and our partners at Snow + Blair offer a calm, structured way to close out the year with confidence.
Let’s dig in.
🎧 LISTEN: Belle English on Creativity, Leadership, and Legacy
Belle English, Test Kitchen and Culinary Director at Williams-Sonoma, leads one of America’s most iconic brands with curiosity and clarity. English opened her first bakery at 17 and later joined America’s Test Kitchen. On this episode of Restaurant Ready, she reveals how structure and play can coexist and why authenticity always wins.
Takeaways
- Build confidence by mastering the rules before bending them
- Hire for curiosity and work ethic, not just credentials
- Chemistry in the kitchen matters as much as skill
- Evolve with purpose to keep a legacy brand fresh
📹 WATCH: Ari Weinzweig on How to Turn Vision into Action in Your Restaurant
Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig shares how to translate big ideas into daily systems that align teams and drive progress. His approach turns abstract goals into concrete habits everyone can own.
Takeaways
- Share your vision so every team member understands the goal
- Connect imagination and emotion to your strategic plan
- Help new hires see where the business is headed
📖 USE: Financial Year-End Guide
Year-end accounting doesn’t have to feel chaotic. This step-by-step guide from our financial partners at Snow + Blair walks you through the final stretch of the fiscal year with monthly checklists, payroll reminders, and communication tips that keep your team and your books in sync.
Takeaways
- Follow a clear month-by-month closeout plan
- Align payroll, benefits, and compliance tasks early
- Standardize handoffs between operators and accountants
- Prep documentation now for a smoother 2026
☕ LEARN: Office Hours with Matt Jennings
The holidays are here, and things are about to move fast. Guests are flooding in, events are stacking up, and every small system crack starts to show. Before the season hits full swing, take an hour to pause, connect, and get clear.
Join today’s live Office Hours with chef Matt Jennings for real talk about what’s working, what’s not, and how to stay steady through the season. You’ll leave with perspective, support, and a few ideas you can put into play right away.
Details
- When: Today, Wednesday, November 12 at 12 p.m. ET
- You’re already registered, so just sign on at noon and join the conversation
- Join every second Tuesday each month
Cheers,
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