Redefining Success in the Restaurant World: Lessons from Mathieu Giraud of Garçons de Café and L’Appart

Restaurant Leaders Unplugged

12/16/24 • 34 min

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In this episode of Restaurant Leaders Unplugged, we sit down with Mathieu Giraud, the visionary owner of Garçons de Café and L’Appart in downtown Los Angeles. Mathieu shares his incredible journey from training in hospitality in France to managing world-class establishments in LA and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship.

Discover Mathieu’s candid insights on:

The realities of transitioning from corporate restaurant management to ownership.
Building a lean, guest-focused team in the evolving restaurant landscape.
Strategies for balancing creativity, guest experience, and profitability.
How to navigate leadership challenges and maintain resilience in a highly competitive industry.

Mathieu also dives into the unique challenges of owning a restaurant post-pandemic and offers invaluable advice for aspiring restaurateurs, including the sacrifices, rewards, and mindset required for long-term success.

If you’re ready to learn what it takes to thrive in the restaurant business, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

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Social Media:
Garçons de Café
L’Appart

Website:
Garçons de Café
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12/16/24 • 34 min

Restaurant Leaders Unplugged - Redefining Success in the Restaurant World: Lessons from Mathieu Giraud of Garçons de Café and L’Appart

Transcript

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Do not expect it to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. Right? I think the rewards are not always what they seem. They're not always in your face.

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You don't necessarily get rich opening a restaurant. I mean, you rarely do actually, but the rewards are different. They are human rewards.

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You meet incredible people. You create con

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