About Jennie Yip

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Jennie Yip is a distinguished hospitality expert specializing in Food and Beverage Concept Development and Operations. With three decades of experience in the boutique hotel and restaurant industry, she has developed over 80+ global food and beverage concepts and seven hotels through her companies.

She’s a visionary who develops innovative food & beverage concepts that have changed the hospitality business worldwide for hotels, restaurants, private clubs and luxury condominiums. 

Jennie’s diverse roles as an owner, operator, and partner in restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels help clients envision F&B concepts tailored to excel in the marketplace. She is passionate about nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals and mentors/ coaches hospitality graduates and startups worldwide, including the Glion Institute of Higher Education and the James Beard Foundation.

Career Timeline

Let's Start From The Beginning

1992
Jennie began her New York City hospitality career at 44 Restaurant in the Royalton Hotel, working alongside industry icons Brian McNally and Jonathan Morr, advancing from maître d’ to restaurant manager
1992
1995
Relocating to Miami Beach, she led the launch and management of the ten F&B outlets at Ian Schrager's iconic Delano Hotel, designed by Philippe Starck.
1995
1996
Founded Jenjuice Hospitality with a mission to design, develop, and manage world-class food and beverage concepts, emphasizing exceptional guest experiences at every touchpoint.
1996
1996
Relocating to Bangkok, she becomes VP of Food & Beverage for Wave Department Store, collaborating with retail magnet, Sutipong Chirathivat of the Central family to develop five F&B outlets within the retail property, alongside designer Christian Liaigre.
1996
1997
French designer Christian Liaigre introduces Jennie Yip to hotelier André Balazs, leading to her role in developing and managing the F&B program for the Mercer Hotel and Mercer Kitchen as Head of F&B Development and F&B Director. Under the culinary direction of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Mercer Kitchen earns a 2-star review from The New York Times.
1997
1997
Serves as General Manager of New York’s Indochine, leading efforts for its European expansion, while also acting as F&B advisor to Benetton Group for a new Fifth Avenue restaurant concept.
1997
1999
Jennie co-founds Jonathan Morr Group to launch the 70-room Townhouse Hotel in collaboration with BD Hotels, Ira Drukier, Richard Born, and French interior designer India Mahdavi.
1999
2000
Jonathan Morr Group opens APT Nightclub, which is named NYC’s Best Nightclub for four consecutive years.
2000
2001 - 2004
Jennie partners with Mexico's Grupo Habita to develop and launch the iconic 40-room Condesa DF Hotel in Mexico City.
2001 - 2004
2002
Jennie relocates to New York City to open Theo Bistro in the NoHo neighborhood, partnering with Jonathan Morr and chefs Spencer Black and Greg Archer.
2002
2004 - 2013
After 9/11, Jennie returns to Miami Beach and partners with Amir Ben-Zion to open Miss Yip Chinese Café, her namesake restaurant on Lincoln Road. The café receives "Best New Restaurant" accolades from Ocean Drive, Domino Magazine, Food & Wine, and the Miami Herald.
2004 - 2013
2005 - 2013
Jennie creates, designs and manages her own nightclub, BUCK15 Lounge, a Tokyo-inspired. It was recognized as an "Insider Bar" from Vanity Fair , a "Local Hot Spot" by InStyle and featured in the New York Times' Travel Miami Guide in 2008.
2005 - 2013
2005 - 2007
Jenniepartners with hotelier Ian Schrager as Managing Partner and Director of F&B Development to launch seveninnovative F&B outlets at New York’s legendary Gramercy Park Hotel.
2005 - 2007
2014 - 2016
Jennie consults for chefs Cris and Andres Barrerio to launch Potpourri Boulangerie in Dallas, which quickly gains recognition as the best high tea shop in Texas.
2014 - 2016
2016
Consults for Dream Hotel Dallas on F&B strategic partnership
2016
2016 - 2017
As Cultural Curator consultant at the Knickerbocker Hotel in NYC, Jennie creates iconic events, including the Times Square 2016 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in collaboration with Chef Charlie Palmer.
2016 - 2017
2017
Jennie launches Dallas' first Indian food hall restaurant, 8 Cloves, at the Dallas Farmers Market in collaboration with Chef Affifa Naye
2017
2020 - 2021
Jennie partners with retailers to develop and launch, Hotel Beauty Box, a subscription travel box, during COVID.
2020 - 2021
2021 -2022
A Mentor for James Beard Foundation’s small business program, sponsored by KitchenAid, to assist small food business owners, QSR and FSR in the industry,
2021 -2022
2021 - 2022
Jennie leads the concept development of the F&B programming for One Wall Street's luxury condos by Macklowe Properties, including the creation of a private club.
2021 - 2022
2022
Advises Sketch Chicago on business strategy and brand expansion
2022
2022 - 2024
Jennie advises Brockhouse Jerky on business growth, and marketing
2022 - 2024
2023
Founded COJHO F&B Development with hospitality leader, Mitch Prensky
2023
2023 - 2024
As COJHO Hospitality, Jennie develops an Italian Market for an entrepreneur in St.Pete's Florida
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2024
Jennie develops the F&B retail program for U&I, a nonprofit supporting disabled adults
2022 - 2024
2023 - 2024
Business operations advisor for Valery Jean-Bart of Dallas' fame bake shop, Val’s Cheesecake
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024
Guest Speaker for HD Expo & Conference: I Love the Nightlife: Shifts in Cocktailing and Afterhours session.
2023 - 2024
2024
Jennie collaborates with John Rice of Brockhouse Jerky to create a unique dumpling concept for the State Fair of Texas, blending bold flavors with mass appeal.
2024
In Discussion & Development
Cocktail Lounge in CA; Coffee business expansion in FL; Menu Redesign & Kitchen Planning; Italian Food Maket in FL
In Discussion & Development

IN THE NEWS

SPEAKER: 2024 HOSPITALITY DESIGN EXPO:

"Tips To Stay Ahead in the Nightlife Industry"

PODCAST: Surviving Hospitality Episode 10

A Journey Around the World with Jennie Yip Kim

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