Restaurateur

usgb/ˌrestərəˈtɜːr/
noun

A person who owns or manages a restaurant.

John is a successful restaurateur who owns three Italian restaurants in the city
Visual representation of "restaurateur" - A person who owns or manages a restaurant

Often appears as...

  • successful restaurateur
  • budding restaurateur
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Industry-specific

Used mainly in the context of the food and hospitality industry.

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After years in the business, she became a well-known restaurateur.
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Ownership nuance

Implies ownership but can also suggest active management or creation of the restaurant.

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The restaurateur ensured his restaurant served the finest wines.
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Not gender-specific

Applicable to all genders; not to be confused with gender-specific terms like 'restaurateur' and 'restaurateuse'.

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Amanda is a respected restaurateur who has reshaped the local dining scene.
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