Setting the Table

Name: Setting the Table
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
SKU: 9780060742768
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By Danny Meyer

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Setting the Table by Danny Meyer offers insights into the restaurant business and hospitality management. The author shares his journey as a successful restaurateur, highlighting the principles of delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships. This book weaves personal anecdotes with practical advice, showcasing how a focus on hospitality can lead to business success.
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This book may appeal to you if you’re interested in exploring the intricate world of hospitality and service excellence. With insights drawn from a successful restaurateur, it delves into creating meaningful customer experiences and offers valuable lessons in leadership and business management. It's perfect for those eager to learn how to build thriving businesses by placing people at the heart of their operations.

Setting the Table

From a legendary restaurateur comes an intimate and inspirational portrait of business, with hands-on experience, behind-the-scenes restaurant anecdotes, and the fascinating story of an unparalleled success in one of the worlds most unforgiving business arenas.

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The bestselling business book from award-winning restaurateur Danny Meyer, founder of iconic dining establishments like Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack

Setting the Table is not just a story about scaling the heights of the restaurant business, but a profound exploration of the principles that underpin successful enterprises across industries. In a realm where 75% of new restaurant ventures fail, and where only a few that survive manage to stand out as cultural icons, Danny Meyer offers an exceptionally candid view into his journey of building a lasting restaurant empire.

At the heart of the book is Meyer's innovative concept of Enlightened Hospitality, a philosophy that prioritises strong relationships with employees, guests, community, suppliers, and investors—in that order. This approach foregoes the traditional notion that customer satisfaction should be the sole priority. Instead, Meyer argues that nurturing a harmonious work environment translates to genuine and memorable guest experiences, fostering loyalty and success.

Beginning with the story of Union Square Cafe's opening when Meyer was just 27 years old, the book traverses the myriad challenges and triumphs that have punctuated his career. From navigating financial uncertainties to creating a distinctive brand identity that resonates with customers, Meyer shares invaluable insights and practical lessons.

Rich with anecdotes from his own career and peppered with both successes and missteps, Setting the Table offers a blueprint for leadership and service excellence. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned manager, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a professional looking to enhance your career path, Meyer's insights provide a compelling guide to personal and professional growth.

This landmark work is more than a mere tale of the hospitality industry. It is a motivational guide from one of the most talented and visionary business leaders of our time, demonstrating how the principles of hospitality can transform your business and life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Setting the Table by Danny Meyer is praised for its insightful business tips, appealing not just to those in the restaurant industry but also offering broader lessons in entrepreneurship. Vanity Fair highlights Meyer's unmatched recipe for success, while Time magazine calls it a rich resource of business advice. The Wall Street Journal suggests it as essential reading for anyone in the hospitality field.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060742768

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 336

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All Books Business & Entrepreneurship Danny Meyer Non-Fiction

About the Author

Danny Meyer, a native of St. Louis, opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, in 1985 when he was twenty-seven, and went on to found the Union Square Hospitality Group, which includes some of New York City's most acclaimed restaurants: Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, North End Grill, Blue Smoke, and Shake Shack, as well as Jazz Standard, Union Square Events, and Hospitality Quotient. Danny, his restaurants, and his chefs have earned an unprecedented twenty-five James Beard Awards. Danny's groundbreaking business book, Setting the Table, was a New York Times bestseller, and he has coauthored two cookbooks with his business partner, Chef Michael Romano. Danny lives in New York with his wife and children. Michael Romano joined Union Square Cafe in 1988, preparing his unique style of American cuisine with an Italian soul. In 1993, Michael became Danny Meyer's partner. Under Michael's leadership, Union Square Cafe has been ranked Most Popular in New York City Zagat surveys for a record seven years. The restaurant also received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant of the Year. Michael has coauthored two cookbooks with Danny Meyer, The Union Square Cafe Cookbook and Second Helpings. He is the recipient of numerous nominations and awards, including the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef in New York City in 2001, and in 2000, he was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America.