Gregg Majewski, CEO of Craveworthy Brands, and David Jobe, CEO and founder of Prosper Forum, explore the importance of mentorship and why developing the next generation is the key to a thriving hospitality industry.

Key Takeaways

The Power of Community and Exposure
The Value of Recognizing and Developing Talent
Why Leaders Should Share Knowledge and Give Back

In this episode from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Gregg Majewski sits down with David Jobe, founder of The Prosper Company, to discuss how the Prosper Accelerate program is transforming restaurant industry leadership. They explore building better tables by building better businesses, the importance of mentorship, and why developing the next generation is the key to a thriving hospitality industry. Learn how Prosper is bridging the gap between current leaders and emerging talent, and why everyone in the industry should embrace this unique community.

The Power of Community and Exposure

One of the standout insights from David Jobe’s conversation was the transformative power of community and exposure for emerging leaders.

Jobe shared, “Magic happens just in itself because you then have exposure. With these next generation of leaders. With the current leaders, that alone is a big idea.”

When rising talent interacts with established industry veterans, they gain invaluable insights and build confidence. It’s not just about formal training; it’s about creating real opportunities to observe, question, and collaborate. This environment of shared experience cultivates a sense of belonging and support that accelerates growth for everyone involved.

The Value of Recognizing and Developing Talent

David Jobe passionately emphasized the importance of recognizing and developing talent within the restaurant industry.

He explained, “The first thing you have to do is identify and then recognize. Because these individuals that are being identified and then recognized, that not only is great for the individual, but it's great for the company.”

Recognizing talent isn’t just about boosting morale; it’s a strategic move that demonstrates a company’s commitment to its people. It enhances loyalty, fuels motivation, and positions the organization as a leader that values growth. Companies that prioritize development create a culture where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

Why Leaders Should Share Knowledge and Give Back

The fear of developing your own replacement is a real concern among industry leaders—but David Jobe challenges that mindset.

He posed the question: “How do you convince these leaders to actually teach and give back without being scared to have, oh, it's me, I can't tell you what I do…?” This hesitation can stifle progress, preventing the best ideas from being shared and refined.

Jobe argues that the restaurant and hospitality industry is uniquely positioned to elevate lives—if only its leaders embrace their role as mentors. By investing time and energy in developing others, leaders help build a stronger, more dynamic industry that benefits everyone. In Jobe’s view, sharing knowledge is a powerful act of leadership that shapes the future of the field.

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ABOUT DAVID JOBE

David Jobe serves as a Director on the Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Board. Mr. Jobe is also a co-founder, and has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Prosper Company, a purpose-driven, inclusive community within the foodservice and hospitality industries, since September 2022. Prior to Prosper Company, Mr. Jobe served as the President, a Partner and a member of the board of directors of Revelry Group, a certified B Corporation that creates shared value for companies in the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors, from January 2019 to August 2022. Prior to Revelry Group, Mr. Jobe was at Winsight Media for 20 years where he served in a number of roles, including as the President and Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Jobe has over 25 years of experience in the global foodservice, hospitality and convenience retailing industries. Mr. Jobe received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Washington State University.

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About Gregg Majewski

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands. Craveworthy Media is Majewski’s gift back to the industry that has given him so much. The goal of Craveworthy is to inspire the up and coming industry leaders by providing important information, stories, and insights from titans past and present.

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