Jason sits down with Tom Selementi, CEO of Spread Bagelry, to discuss how a strong morning strategy can set the tone for team performance and customer experience. They dive into operational habits, team dynamics, and leadership approaches that make breakfast service more efficient and memorable.

Key Topics:

• Building a “Win the Morning” mindset for teams
• Ensuring bagel quality and consistency under pressure
• Leadership strategies in restaurant operations
• Effective employee training and feedback systems
• Scaling operations without losing culture or quality

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction and background on Spread Bagelry
• 03:15 – “Win the Morning” mindset
• 08:40 – Bagel quality and consistency
• 14:20 – Leadership strategies
• 19:50 – Employee training & feedback
• 25:30 – Scaling operations
• 30:10 – Final thoughts

About Tom Selementi: CEO of Spread Bagelry, with extensive experience in restaurant management, team leadership, and customer experience optimization.

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