Alex Munoz-Suarez
Chief Operating Officer
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.
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
Amy Zhou
Executive Director of Operations
David Shim
Executive Director of COTE Culinary Operations
Heather Carlson
VP of Financial Operations
Jacqueline Hensel
VP of Marketing & Communications
Jinae Hong
Corporate Chef
Kent Krekorian
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Owens
Chief of Staff
Mia Van De Water
Director of Education
Mikayla Walzog
Head of Global Events
Olivia Weidner
Head of Global Reservations
SK Kim
Corporate Director of Culinary R&D
Sondre Kasin
Director of Bars
Victoria James
Executive Director of Beverage
Wesley Sohn
Executive Director of Hospitality
The New York Team
Dave Ebert
Manager
David Shim
Executive Chef
Deegan McClung
Chef De Cuisine
Hanna Kyle
Wine Manager
Luis Tlamani
Sous Chef
Victorino Estrada
Sous Chef
The Miami Team
Christina Carrera
Assistant General Manager
David Shim
Executive Chef
Jeffrey Beauchamp
Sous Chef
Joey Fetter
Wine Manager
Kyle Banks
Manager
Moritz Esser
Chef De Cuisine
Yusuf Hanlioglu
General Manager
The Singapore Team
David Shim
Executive Chef
Jinwon Seo
Chef De Cuisine
Paew Ford
General Manager
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