[Centara Grand Hotel Osaka] Jun Hyong Lee Appointed as New Director of Food & Beverage

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel group in Thailand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jun Hyong Lee as the new Director of Food & Beverage, effective March 1, 2026.

Jun Hyong Lee, Director of Food & Beverage, overseeing the eight unique restaurants and bars within Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

With over 15 years of experience in the global food and beverage industry, Mr. Lee will be responsible for further enhancing the hotel's dining experience through the development of innovative dining concepts and exceptional operations. He has accumulated experience in diverse environments, including international luxury hotel brands and global corporate dining operations, overseeing a wide range of F&B operations such as restaurant management, banquets, and catering.

As the Director of Food & Beverage at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Mr. Lee will oversee all F&B departments within the hotel, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and catering, aiming to further elevate the dining experience.

General Manager Andy No commented on the appointment as follows:

"We are delighted to welcome Jun Hyong Lee as the Director of Food & Beverage at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. He brings a wealth of experience and outstanding leadership cultivated in the global F&B industry, having successfully led the development of numerous dining concepts and operational improvements. Centara Grand Hotel Osaka offers a diverse array of restaurants and bars, establishing itself as a hotel that brings a unique charm to Osaka's dining scene. Under Jun Hyong's leadership, I am confident that we will deliver even more captivating dining experiences that blend the warm hospitality unique to our Thai brand with Osaka's rich culinary culture."

New Director of Food & Beverage, Jun Hyong Lee's Comment

"Now in my fourth year living in Osaka, I am constantly experiencing the dynamic food culture of this city and the high expectations of our guests. Osaka is a 'culinary capital' where cuisines from around the world gather, and to be a chosen restaurant within it, I believe it's important not only to maintain the quality of our food but also to offer a dining experience that provides new discoveries with every visit. Furthermore, it is crucial to be a place where guests can truly relax and feel welcomed back anytime.

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka features eight unique restaurants and bars, offering dining experiences that fuse the warm hospitality characteristic of our Thai brand with a diverse culinary appeal. In particular, the panoramic view from the 33rd floor, 135 meters above ground, is a special attraction offering a sweeping vista of Osaka city, and I am proud to say it provides a unique dining experience for locals to enjoy a different perspective and time in Osaka.

Together with my team, I aim to further refine our service and operations, striving to develop our restaurants into beloved establishments not only by international guests but also by the local community of Osaka. Please look forward to the dining experiences at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, where Thai brand hospitality and Osaka's food culture converge."

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