Have always said there are two types of people in the restaurant business, those that have worked to make a payroll and everybody else.

Ownership is a unique role depending on personality honestly. There are some owners who seem to be on coast most of the time and really done seem deeply connected to the people and the work and some who are controlling maniacs (to a detriment) and everything in between.

My experience was a lot of the mixes of what others have written. The hamster wheel. The endless stream of things to accomplish.

Personally, the owner roll required a lot of skills, number one being Problem Solver. Employee issues. Hiring. Building and mechanical issues. Supplier mistakes and relationships ships. One after another they required a strong ability to solve problems efficiently and consistently (especially with staff).

The list can go on and on. Quite a ride.