Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Appoints Jun Hyong Lee as New Director of Food & Beverage

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka (Naniwa-ku, Osaka; General Manager: Andy Ng), operated by Thailand's leading hotel group, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jun Hyong Lee as the new Director of Food & Beverage, effective March 1, 2026.

With over 15 years of experience in the global food and beverage industry, Lee is tasked with further enhancing the hotel's dining experiences through the development of innovative dining concepts and operational excellence. He has built his career in diverse environments, including luxury international 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, Lee will oversee all F&B departments within the hotel, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and catering, with the goal of further elevating the dining experience.

General Manager Andy Ng commented on the appointment as follows: "I am very pleased to welcome Jun Hyong Lee as the Director of Food & Beverage at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. He brings a wealth of experience and exceptional leadership cultivated in the global F&B industry, having successfully led numerous dining concept developments and operational improvements. Centara Grand Hotel Osaka features a variety of restaurants and bars that serve as a unique attraction in Osaka's dining scene. Under Jun's leadership, I am confident that we will be able to provide our guests with even more compelling dining experiences that fuse the warm hospitality unique to the Thai brand with Osaka's rich food culture."

Comment from New Director of Food & Beverage, Jun Hyong Lee: "Having lived in Osaka for four years, I experience the city's dynamic food culture and the high expectations of our guests every day. Osaka is a 'city of food' where cuisines from all over the world gather. To be a restaurant of choice in such a city, I believe it is essential not only to provide quality food but also to offer a dining experience where guests discover something new every time they visit. It is also important that our venues remain places where guests feel truly relaxed and always want to return.

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka has eight unique restaurants and bars, offering dining experiences that blend the warm hospitality of our Thai brand with a diverse range of culinary delights. In particular, the view from the 33rd floor, 135 meters above ground, is a special attraction that offers a panoramic view of Osaka. I am proud to say that this provides a one-of-a-kind dining experience where even locals can enjoy a different side of Osaka and a unique moment in time.

Together with my team, I would like to further refine our service and operations to make our restaurants beloved by both domestic and international guests, as well as the local people of Osaka. Please look forward to the dining at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, where Thai hospitality and Osaka's food culture converge."

Profile: Jun Hyong Lee, Director of Food & Beverage, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Born in Seoul, South Korea. A hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in the global F&B industry. He has held leadership positions in the F&B departments of luxury hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa; InterContinental Shanghai Puxi; Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO; and The St. Regis Osaka, leading numerous projects to success, including restaurant openings, dining concept development, and large-scale banquet operations. Subsequently, he served as the Head of Japan Operations at Compass Group, which handles dining operations for Google, where he oversaw a wide range of F&B operations including restaurants, cafes, catering, and micro-kitchens. He is fluent in Japanese and has strong expertise in team management and operational structuring within the Japanese market.

About Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Opened in July 2023 as a new landmark in Osaka, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is the first Japanese property of the luxury hotel brand operated by Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts. Located in the heart of Namba, a vibrant district for entertainment and shopping, this 33-story hotel features 515 guest rooms, including suites and connecting rooms, as well as a club lounge. The hotel houses eight restaurants and bars, including a stunning rooftop restaurant on the top floor with breathtaking views of Osaka. Guests can enjoy a wide range of dining experiences, from traditional Thai cuisine and specialty seafood to authentic steaks and smoked dishes.

Spa Cenvaree, which offers authentic Thai treatments in a sophisticated space, provides treatment rooms for couples as well as traditional Thai massage and foot treatments. Additionally, the Sky Event Rooms and Grand Ballroom, which offer spectacular views, are equipped with the latest technology to accommodate all types of gatherings, including corporate events, gala dinners, cocktail parties, and social gatherings. Web: https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/ja/cgoj SNS: https://linktr.ee/centaraosaka