Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business by Meyer, Danny

The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack

Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest trades around? In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned developing the dynamic philosophy he calls Enlightened Hospitality. The tenets of that philosophy, which emphasize strong in-house relationships as well as customer satisfaction, are applicable to anyone who works in any business. Whether you are a manager, an executive, or a waiter, Danny's story and philosophy will help you become more effective and productive, while deepening your understanding and appreciation of a job well done.

Setting the Table is landmark a motivational work from one of our era's most gifted and insightful business leaders.

Author: Danny Meyer
Publisher: Harper
Published: 10/03/2006
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.34w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9780060742751

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/07/2006 pg. 47
Library Journal 09/01/2006 pg. 158
Vanity Fair 10/01/2006 pg. 146
New York Times 01/14/2007 pg. 15