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Our Team

Our award-winning team offers a hospitality-forward approach showcasing unparalleled culinary expertise, exceptional service, and an unwavering dedication to creating a memorable experience.
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Simon Kim

Owner

Seoul-born restaurateur Simon Kim fulfilled his lifelong dream of opening a game-changing Korean restaurant with the arrival of COTE in Flatiron, NYC in June 2017. Under his leadership, COTE’s unprecedented marriage of Korean barbecue and classic American steakhouse elements has earned it numerous accolades, and the distinction of being not only New York City’s first Korean steakhouse but also the world’s only Michelin-starred Korean tabletop grill restaurant.

Executive Team

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Alex Munoz-Suarez

Chief Operating Officer

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Amy Zhou

Executive Director of Operations

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David Shim

Executive Director of COTE Culinary Operations

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Heather Carlson

VP of Financial Operations

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Jacqueline Hensel

VP of Marketing & Communications

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Jinae Hong

Corporate Chef

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Maria Owens

Chief of Staff

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Mia Van De Water

Director of Education and Wine Operations

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Mikayla Walzog

Director of Global Events

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Olivia Weidner

Head of Global Reservations

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SK Kim

Corporate Director of Culinary R&D

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Sondre Kasin

Director of Bars

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Victoria James

Executive Director of Beverage

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Wesley Sohn

Executive Director of Hospitality

The New York Team

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Deegan McClung

Chef De Cuisine

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Hanna Kyle

Wine Manager

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Luis Tlamani

Sous Chef

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Victorino Estrada

Sous Chef

The Miami Team

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Jeffrey Beauchamp

Sous Chef

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Kyle Banks

Manager

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Moritz Esser

Chef De Cuisine

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Yusuf Hanlioglu

General Manager

The Singapore Team

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Jinwon Seo
Chef De Cuisine
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Paew Ford
General Manager

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