From a five-time James Beard Award nominee to a tech co-founder reshaping hospitality, Matt Jennings has worn many hats — chef, restaurateur, author, and now tech entrepreneur with MAJC.ai.
In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Matt to trace his journey from his early days in New England kitchens to running celebrated restaurants like Farmstead and Townsman, and to now co-founding MAJC.ai — a platform designed to help restaurants recruit, retain, and develop top talent.
Matt shares:
- His path from culinary school to opening acclaimed restaurants
- Lessons learned from scaling teams and building hospitality culture
- Why the industry needs people-first technology now more than ever
- How MAJC.ai is creating a community and academy for restaurant leaders worldwide
- His advice for entrepreneurs about mentorship, failure, and staying mission-driven
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to transition from chef whites to startup life — and how hospitality can thrive with tech done right — this episode is for you.
To join the MAJC community (for free!) and learn more, head to www.majc.ai.
You can follow MAJC on social media @majc.ai and Matt on Instagram @matthewjennings.
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