A Hospitality Guru’s Guide to the Future – Nick Mautone’s Playbook for Success

Author, Hospitality Guru, Futurist, Cyclist, Wannabe Astronomer With over 40 years in the hospitality industry, Nick Mautone is a visionary leader known for pioneering "Hospitality Sabermetrics"—a data-driven approach akin to Moneyball for restaurants. From his early days crafting cheese in his family’s specialty food business to managing iconic spots like Gramercy Tavern alongside Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio, Nick has helped shape some of the most influential names in hospitality. Nick founded Mautone Enterprises in 2003 to bring his unique blend of mentorship, operational insight, and leadership to restaurateurs and beverage brands alike. His clients include Rachael Ray, The Food Network, The Standard Hotel, and the legendary Rainbow Room, which he helped reimagine as Managing Director of Hospitality at Tishman Speyer. An accomplished author of several cocktail books, Nick is currently working on a family cookbook and a memoir, A Life Behind Bars. When he's not strategizing with top-tier brands or writing, you’ll find him in Seattle enjoying time with his family, exploring the stars, or paddleboarding on the water.