Famous Restaurateurs - List of Famous Restaurateurs - page 2

Restaurateurs are the individuals who own and operate restaurants professionally. Restaurants are the business establishments where meals and refreshments are prepared and served to customers. The attractiveness of running a restaurant lies in the wide variety of opportunities it offers. There are many types of restaurants—they may specialize in a single offering or serve multi-cuisine, they may have seating arrangements for customers or strictly provide takeouts, they may be budget eateries or posh restaurants. Many enterprising individuals enter into this business as they can open a setup with features those are most suitable to them. Operating a successful restaurant is a challenging job. The restaurateur is responsible for the smooth functioning of the restaurant and has to ensure the satisfaction of customers. They have to appoint and train the chefs and waiters, hire interior designers to design the décor, manage the financial and accounting aspects, and ensure food quality and adherence to food storage standards. Since restaurants directly serve customers, it is vital to ensure that the waiting staff provides optimum customer service. Restaurateurs operating small restaurants also have to perform promotional and marketing duties. Read on to know about the life and works of various famous restaurateurs from all over the world through their biographies and timelines.

The Most Famous Restaurateurs

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Tilman FertittaJune 25, 1957AmericanTilman Fertitta is an American businessman
Anita RoddickOctober 23, 1942BritishAnita Roddick was the founder of ‘The Body Shop’, the popular cosmetic brand
Wolfgang PuckJuly 8, 1949AustrianWolfgang Puck is an American celebrity chef, restaurateur and the founder of Wolfgang Puck Companies
Colonel SandersSeptember 9, 1890AmericanColonel Sanders was the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
David ChangMay 8, 1977AmericanDavid Chang is an American restaurateur, author, and TV personality
Ray KrocOctober 5, 1902AmericanRay Kroc was the mastermind behind one of the world’s largest fast food chains, McDonald's
Jamie OliverMay 27, 1975BritishJamie Oliver is a famous chef, restaurateur, author of cookery books and media personality
Kimbal MuskSeptember 20, 1972South African, AmericanKimbal Musk is an American businessman, venture capitalist, and restaurateur
Howard SchultzJuly 19, 1953AmericanHoward Schultz is an American businessman and writer
Bobby FlayDecember 10, 1964AmericanBobby Flay is a celebrity chef who has hosted several shows on the Food Network television channel
Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Fertitta

Tilman Fertitta is an American businessman

AmericanJune 25, 1957689 views

Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White is an influential British chef and restaurateur

BritishDecember 11, 1961186 views

Wayne Gretzky

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CanadianJanuary 26, 1961132 views

Ray Kroc

Ray Kroc was the mastermind behind one of the world’s largest fast food chains, McDonald's

AmericanOctober 5, 1902336 views

Kimbal Musk

Kimbal Musk is an American businessman, venture capitalist, and restaurateur

David Chang

David Chang is an American restaurateur, author, and TV personality

AmericanMay 8, 1977361 views

Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is a noted American restaurateur, chef, a well-known television personality and also a cookbook author

AmericanOctober 15, 1959165 views

Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri, is a man of many talents; he is a restaurateur, author, game show host, and television personality

AmericanJanuary 22, 1968151 views