Food Brings Us Together: Meghan McNeil on Building Memorable Restaurant Experiences | Restaurant & Franchises Series

The Inspired Stories Podcast · Mar 25, 2025 · 1h 4m · transcript

🎙️ From Accidental Hostess to Restaurant Leader: Meghan McNeil's Journey at Maple and Ash

In this engaging episode, Meghan McNeil, General Manager at Maple and Ash in Chicago, shares her winding path from a 16-year-old hostess to leading one of Chicago's premier steakhouses. Despite repeatedly trying to leave the restaurant industry, Meghan found herself continually drawn back to hospitality where her natural leadership abilities and passion for creating memorable dining experiences have helped her flourish. Her story demonstrates how following your strengths and embracing change can lead to…