Setting The Table

The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

Danny Meyer

Recommended By

Book Synopsis

"Setting The Table" by Danny Meyer is a compelling and insightful book that takes readers on a journey through the world of hospitality. Meyer, founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, shares his personal experiences and lessons learned as he built successful restaurants and businesses.

In this book, Meyer emphasizes the importance of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests, while also prioritizing the needs of the employees. He discusses the significance of genuine hospitality and how it can set a business apart from its competitors.

Meyer also delves into the significance of hiring the right people and nurturing a strong company culture. He highlights the importance of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement in order to provide exceptional service.

Furthermore, Meyer offers valuable insights into the art of leadership and the power of emotional intelligence. He provides practical advice on how to motivate and inspire a team, while also fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment.

Throughout the book, Meyer shares numerous anecdotes and real-life examples that illustrate his principles and philosophies. He provides readers with a comprehensive guide on how to create memorable dining experiences and build long-lasting relationships with customers.

"Setting The Table" is a must-read for anyone in the hospitality industry or those seeking to build a business based on exceptional service. Meyer's wisdom and genuine passion for hospitality shine through, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their own business practices.

Explore More Books

See All
Conspiracy
The Master Algorithm
The End of Power
The Sleep Revolution
Mathematician's Delight
Money: Master The Game
Wanting
The Adventures of Henry Thoreau
Brave Enough
Howard Hughes
The Blank Swan
The Works
The Great Mental Models
Mycelium Running
Steal Like an Artist
Sunset at Blandings
A Walk in the Woods
A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories
The Vision of the Annointed
Not Fade Away
The Fabric of Civilization
Einstein's Dreams
As I Lay Dying
Evolving Ourselves
The Heart of Yoga
Medieval Technology and Social Change
The Upanishads
The Golden Trade of the Moors
Essays and Lectures
Secrets of Closing the Sale
Days of Rage
The Only Game In Town
The God That Failed
As A Man Thinketh
The Origins of Virtue
The Trap
Ponzi's Scheme
On Intelligence
Flow
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople
Crossing the Chasm
Superforecasting
Why We Get Fat
Natural Born Heroes
Richard Feynman
One Billion Hungry
Think Like
Birth of a Theorem
The Startup Community Way
This Is Your Brain on Music
The Fifth Season
Good Economics For Hard Times
Public Opinion
Plentiful Energy
The Civil Rights Era
The Clash of the Cultures
Where Mountains Roar
Fallen Dragon
Diocletian and the Roman Recovery
Moonwalking with Einstein
Dirt to Soil
The Minefield Girl
QED
Debt
Paradigms
Powerful
Something Deeply Hidden
The Path to Love
Francis Crick
The Economics of Microfinance
Michael Jordan
The Tiger
No Applause - Just Throw Money
How To Lie With Statistics
Walking
Without Their Permission
Life Ascending
Future Forward
The Economic Consequences of the Peace
If At Birth You Don't Succeed
The Coddling of the American Mind
Beyond Entrepreneurship
The Underdog Founder
Rise of the Dungeon Master
Bargaining for Advantage
The Rosie Effect
This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends
The Culture of Narcissism
The Most Powerful Idea In The World
Black Box Thinking
The Business Blockchain
The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
How An Economy Grows and Why It Crashes
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen
Boom
The Lights in the Tunnel
Stuff and Nonsense
Rubicon
Tomorrow's Table
Intellectuals