Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
With tariffs spiking prices and supply chains in flux, it’s a tough moment for hospitality. This week’s Morsels is packed with strategies to help you weather the storm—by building smarter systems, telling your story well, and taking care of your team (and yourself) along the way.
WATCH: Chef Lamar Moore on How to Design a Menu That Works
This week on Serving Success, Chef Lamar Moore explains how to design menus that reflect both your brand and your community while offering something guests can’t get anywhere else.
Takeaways:
- Know your local competition and fill the gap.
- Test new dishes with pop-ups or specials.
- Limit your menu to increase quality and reduce overwhelm.
🎙️ LISTEN: Michael Fojtasek on Redefining Growth and Wellness in Hospitality
Chef Michael Fojtasek is building more than restaurants—he’s redefining what leadership and well-being look like in hospitality. In this Restaurant Ready episode, he shares how shifting his mindset, systems, and self-care—across fine dining and biscuit shops—has helped his team thrive (and how it can help yours too).
Takeaways:
- Leading with empathy means unlearning outdated industry norms.
- Systemic change starts with the small, daily decisions.
- Investing in team wellness leads to stronger performance and retention.
Built for busy kitchens and bold ideas—meet the Gourmand Collection from Le Creuset.
📖 READ: Building PR Success Without Breaking the Bank
In this guide, we unpack how to ditch the expensive agency playbook and build real relationships that drive buzz, loyalty, and long-term success.
Key Insights:
- Start local, grow global—relationships scale.
- Authentic stories matter more than flashy campaigns.
- Success comes from consistency and clarity.
☕ LEARN: Weekly Office Hours with Matt Jennings
The energy has been high, the questions sharp, and the ideas flowing. Join us for a fast-paced, no-fluff hour where operators walk away with fresh thinking and real solutions. Bring your challenge—we’ll tackle it together.
Today, Wednesday, May 7th | 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
Cheers,
Your Friends at MAJC
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