Hospitality Strategy Lab with Jason Littrell · 2026-03-23 · 36 min
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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