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One platform, built for how the hospitality industry actually runs. Join MAJC to help reduce the 72% annual hospitality worker churn rate and fill the 780K open hospitality jobs.

About the role

MAJC is a platform designed for hospitality workers and operators, offering tools to hire, train, and retain teams. Free for team members, with a subscription model for operators at $4.99 per operator seat per month. Features include:

• Unlimited job matches without per-click bidding wars
• MAJC Trading Card profiles to showcase skills, certifications, and work history
• Academy and Community for upskilling and retention
• 24/7 AI Agent for real-time support during shifts

Why MAJC exists

The hidden cost of churn in hospitality is staggering:

• 65% annual churn rate (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
• $6,700 average cost to recruit, hire, train, and replace one worker (Cornell Center for Hospitality Research)
• $65,325 lost per location per year due to churn (conservative estimate)

MAJC addresses these challenges by providing personalized support, reducing turnover, and empowering teams with the right tools.

Platform Features

• Jobs: Match on skills, shift fit, and culture with a per-seat subscription model (no per-click bidding).
• Academy: Five-minute lessons with real certifications that land on your MAJC Trading Card.
• Community: Moderated channels for workers and operators, fostering peer support and shared experiences.
• Hospitality AI Agent: Provides policy, recipes, and scheduling help in clear language, available 24/7 without access cutoffs.

Testimonials

• Andrew Zimmern (Chef, Author, Restaurateur): "MAJC is transforming hospitality by giving leaders the tools, mentorship, and community they need to build stronger, more sustainable teams."
• Sarah King (Chief People, Darden Restaurant Group): "MAJC helps hospitality professionals grow. Through upskilling and leadership development, it gives teams the tools for long-term success."
• Erika Bongort (Chef and Certified Cheese Professional): "MAJC reshaped how I lead. The mentorship gave me practical tools, real confidence, and a community that supports both personal growth and better leadership."
• Amy Hammond (Restaurant Manager and Hospitality Trainer): "Being part of MAJC feels like belonging. The supportive community and shared experiences have led to real connections that last beyond the program."

Built for Hospitality

Developed from hundreds of operator conversations, MAJC is tailored specifically for the industry:

• 100+ hospitality experts contributing
• 18+ interactive hospitality courses
• 4 connected products on one profile

MAJC Trading Card Examples

Your MAJC Trading Card travels with you, dynamically updating with your skills, certifications, and work history.

Andrea Simmons - Bar Manager

• Experience: 7 years (Brooklyn and Hudson Valley)
• Strengths: Cocktail program, cost control, floor mentorship
• Work Style: Heads-down prep, talkative on the floor, coaches by example, tracks pour costs weekly
• Looking For: Bar Manager, Beverage Director, or Independent venue roles (full-time)
• Growth Goal: Move from bar manager to beverage director within 18 months, with a sommelier track on the side
• Background: Maison Premiere (Brooklyn), The Long Island Bar (Brooklyn), Troutbeck (Amenia)
• Fun Fact: Serves her grandfather’s Negroni recipe at the bar (same proportions, same gin, since 1994).

Marcus Reyes - Sous Chef

• Experience: 9 years (Austin fine dining and high-volume Italian)
• Strengths: Line lead, wood-fire, menu R&D
• Work Style: Leads by example on the line, writes prep lists the night before, keeps the pass quiet during rushes
• Looking For: Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or wood-fire kitchen roles (full-time)
• Fun Fact: Keeps a pocket notebook of every 86 and fire drill from the last three years.

Sofia Tran - Lead Barista

• Experience: 5 years (Portland specialty coffee)
• Strengths: Espresso program, training, latte art
• Work Style: Patient trainer on the bar, opens with dial-in, closes with tasting notes the team can repeat
• Looking For: Lead Barista, Coffee Director, or training-focused café roles (full-time)
• Fun Fact: Judged a regional latte-art throwdown and still pulls practice shots before every shift.

Your MAJC Trading Card

Build your MAJC Trading Card—a modern resume that dynamically updates based on your experiences. It stays with you across jobs and email changes, ensuring your skills and certifications are always visible.