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S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management
Manage episode 407707020 series 2663828
Scott Kerr speaks to Simon Kim, owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the brand behind the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, Miami, and Singapore as well as the newly opened high-end fried chicken and Champagne concept Coqodaq. Kim, who came to the U.S. from Korea at age 13, talks about what's driving Americas' sharp demand for Korean cuisine and his journey to fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening a game-changing Korean restaurant. He also talks about what he learned about fine dining hospitality from working for the world's best chefs and opening (and closing) his very first restaurant. He discusses the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant and the importance of having a great restaurant culture. Plus: How being a restaurateur has changed the way he thinks about food and his customers
Featuring: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (gracioushm.com, cotekoreansteakhouse.com, coqodaq.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!
143 episoder
Manage episode 407707020 series 2663828
Scott Kerr speaks to Simon Kim, owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the brand behind the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, Miami, and Singapore as well as the newly opened high-end fried chicken and Champagne concept Coqodaq. Kim, who came to the U.S. from Korea at age 13, talks about what's driving Americas' sharp demand for Korean cuisine and his journey to fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening a game-changing Korean restaurant. He also talks about what he learned about fine dining hospitality from working for the world's best chefs and opening (and closing) his very first restaurant. He discusses the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant and the importance of having a great restaurant culture. Plus: How being a restaurateur has changed the way he thinks about food and his customers
Featuring: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (gracioushm.com, cotekoreansteakhouse.com, coqodaq.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!
143 episoder
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