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Education
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PRESS & MEDIA RECOGNITION
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Jun Hee PARK

North Bergen,USA

Summary

Strategic and visionary culinary leader with over a decade of experience in Michelin-starred fine dining, including tenure at Jungsik New York. Proven expertise in restaurant openings, brand-building, cross-functional team leadership, and high-level culinary execution. Currently serving as Executive Chef & Director of Operations at SEA by Jungsik, where I lead the restaurant’s creative direction, operations, and system development. Recognized by leading media outlets as one of the most promising chefs of his generation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef / Director of Operations

SEA by Jungsik
01.2024 - Current
  • Led the full development and opening of SEA by Jungsik, including kitchen and architectural design, operational systems, and menu development.
  • Designed and executed a Southeast Asian-inspired modern fine dining concept.
  • Recruited and trained a complete culinary and FOH team; established SOPs, vendor systems, and service workflows.
  • Oversee all culinary direction, operational strategy, and brand consistency.

Director of Operations

JUNGSIK
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: (Three Michelin Stars)
  • Directed restaurant-wide operations for one of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining establishments.
  • Oversaw procurement, scheduling, HR systems, budgeting, and department integration.
  • Played a key role in strategic planning and infrastructure setup for SEA by Jungsik’s launch.

Executive Sous Chef

JUNGSIK
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: (Three Michelin Stars)
  • Managed BOH operations, leading team execution, prep coordination, and service flow.
  • Supported Executive Chef in seasonal tasting menu development and plating design.
  • Oversaw inventory, vendor relations, and team performance management.

Sous Chef

JUNGSIK
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: (Two Michelin Stars)
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Mentored junior chefs and supported intercontinental consistency in food quality and technique.

Line Cook / Tournant

JUNGSIK
11.2015 - 02.2019
  • Rotated across all major kitchen stations in a high-volume fine dining environment.
  • Supported mise en place, private dining, and seasonal menu transitions.

Education

Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
01.2015

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Team leadership
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Inventory control
  • Operations management
  • Recipe creation
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Restaurant operations

Accomplishments

  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
  • Selected to create and prepare unique dishes for private parties with well-known celebrities.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.

Certification

  • NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certificate
  • Fluent in Korean and English
  • Member, Korean Association at CIA (KACIA)

PRESS & MEDIA RECOGNITION

Featured on NBC / Time Out New York (Lauren Scala) 

Aired August 24, 2024, The Infatuation editorial shoot – October 2024

EATER New York article by Melissa McCart – 

November 2024, Honored as a 2024 “24-Year Star Chef” Nominee

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Chef / Director of Operations

SEA by Jungsik
01.2024 - Current

Director of Operations

JUNGSIK
06.2023 - 12.2023

Executive Sous Chef

JUNGSIK
10.2019 - 05.2023

Sous Chef

JUNGSIK
04.2019 - 09.2019

Line Cook / Tournant

JUNGSIK
11.2015 - 02.2019

Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America

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