June 14, 2021: Reconsidering Danny Meyer’s ‘Setting the Table’
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English - June 14, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFood Arts News News Commentary Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Danny Meyer’s 2006 book, “Setting the Table” has been considered a must-read for anyone in the hospitality industry since it was published. But has the coronavirus pandemic highlighted some issues with a “customer is always right” mindset?
On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip Camino reflect on Meyer’s book and how times might have changed.
Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss ‘Setting the Table’:
Danny Meyer wrote “Setting the Table” in 2006
“Setting the Table” is considered an industry-standard read
The book covers “enlightened hospitality,” which covers emotional intelligence, relationships, and an emphasis on customer satisfaction
Food & Wine writer John deBary penned an article where he questioned if it’s time to rethink that approach
The “customer is always right” approach has led to customer entitlement
While the coronavirus pandemic saw even more hostile behavior from customers, it was common enough beforehand
80% of restaurant workers say they’ve seen or experienced hostile behavior from customers
67% of workers say their tips have diminished by at least 50% compared to pre-pandemic times
With a worker shortage, it might be time to rethink the employee experience and how to handle difficult customers
Links:
Food & Wine - It is time to rethink Danny Meyer’s ‘Setting the Table’
Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
Food & Wine - The customer is not always right
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