Setting the Table

The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

By: Danny Meyer

Narrated by: Danny Meyer

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.

Tasty business advice

The author does an excellent job of taking concepts from an industry that often is portrayed as chaotic and full of failures and highlights what makes some restaurants truly great. Beautiful personal and industry insights that you can really sink your teeth into and apply to your own business, no matter the industry. Particularly great for anyone in service industries (ie. real estate) and personal services (Wealth management, insurance, etc)

heart for people

great story dealing with heart for people passion for results and head for business, will be listening to again

Very Engaging Book Not Unlike Meyer's Restaurants

Maybe one of the best business books I have read sprinkled with great food stories.

The Key to Hospitality

Good read. Meyer emphasizes that the key to Hospitality is your people. They have to come first in order to care for your customers and your stakeholders. Provides practical examples of putting this into practice.

Engaging and full of useful information

I enjoyed every moment of this audio book. It keeps you engaged in the story throughout the book. I have learnt a lot from my first listen and look forward to starting over with it. As an inspiring restaurantier, this helps me figure out tactics and to learn from somebody who has years of experience.