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 hospitality career at New York’s 44 Restaurant at the Royalton Hotel, working alongside industry icons Brian McNally and Jonathan Morr from maître d’ to restaurant manager.
1992
1995
Relocating to Miami Beach, she led the F&B opening ( 10 outlets ) as the F&B Manager of Ian Schrager's iconic Delano Hotel, designed by Philippe Starck.
1995
1996
Founded, Jenjuice Hospitality with a mission to create, brand, develop, and partner with world-class food and beverage concepts, emphasizing exceptional guest experience.
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. Worked alongside interior designer Christian Liaigre.
1996
1997
French designer, Christian Liaigre, introduces Jennie Yip to hotelier André Balazs, to lead the F&B program for the Mercer Hotel and Mercer Kitchen as Director of F&B Development and Management. Under the culinary direction of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Mercer Kitchen earns a 2-star review from The New York Times.
1997
1997
Served as General Manager of New York’s iconic institution, Indochine, and led the efforts for its European expansion.
1997
1997
Advised the fashion icon, Benetton Group, on the potential F&B program at their New York flagship store.
1997
1999
Co-founded JMG (Jonathan Morr Group) with Jonathan Morr and Amir Ben - Zion to launch the 70-room Townhouse Hotel in collaboration with BD Hotels, and French interior designer India Mahdavi. JMG managed the hotel.
1999
2000
JMG opens APT Nightclub. Named NYC’s Best Nightclub for four consecutive years.
2000
2001 - 2004
JMG partners with Mexico's Grupo Habita to develop and launch Condesa DF Hotel in Mexico City. A 40-room hotel designed by India Mahdavi.
2001 - 2004
2000 - 2002
Launched, Theo Bistro, in NoHo New York, partnering with Jonathan Morr, Chef Spencer Black and Chef Greg Archer.
2000 - 2002
2004 - 2013
Partners with Amir Ben-Zion to launch, 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 designs, develops and manages her own Miami nightclub, BUCK15 Lounge, a Tokyo-inspired lounge, upstairs Miss Yip Chinese Cafe. Recognized as an "Insider Bar" from Vanity Fair, a "Local Hot Spot" by InStyle Magazine, and featured in the New York Times' Travel Miami Guide in 2008.
2005 - 2013
2005 - 2007
As Managing Partner and Director of F&B Development with Ian Schrager, Jennie launched seven F&B outlets at New York’s legendary Gramercy Park Hotel. Rose Bar was recognized as the Best Hotel lobby bar.
2005 - 2007
2014 - 2016
Jennie worked with the Barrerio family, chefs Cris and Andres, to launch Potpourri Boulangerie in Dallas’ Bishop Arts district. Today, the tea salon continues to be recognized as the best high tea shop in Dallas.
2014 - 2016
2016
Consults for Dream Hotel Dallas
2016
2016 - 2017
As Cultural Curator for New York’s legendary Beaux Art landmark building, Knickerbocker Hotel, Jennie curated year round F&B programming including Times Square’s 2016 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in collaboration with Chef Charlie Palmer.
2016 - 2017
2017
Launched Dallas' first Indian food hall restaurant, 8 Cloves, at Dallas Farmers Market in collaboration with Chef Affifa Nayeb
2017
2020 - 2021
Partnered with established fashion and beauty retailers to develop and launch, Hotel Beauty Box, a subscription travel box, during COVID.
2020 - 2021
2021 -2022
Jennie joins the Mentor committee at James Beard Foundation, sponsored by KitchenAid, to assist small food business owners, QSR and FSR in the industry,
2021 -2022
2021 - 2022
Jennie leads and develops the F&B program and private club, The One Club, at One Wall Street's luxury condominium by Macklowe Properties.
2021 - 2022
2022
Advised Sketch Chicago on business strategy and brand expansion
2022
2022 - 2024
Jennie advises Brockhouse Jerky on business strategy and marketing.
2022 - 2024
2023
Founded COJHO F&B Consultancy with hospitality leader, Mitch Prensky, to expand services to hotel brands and real estate developers.
2023
2023 - 2024
Jennie develops the Italian Food Hall Market concept for The Big City Group in St.Pete's Florida
2023 - 2024
2022 - 2024
Partnered with U&I, a nonprofit supporting disabled adults in Dallas, to create a F&B program for work - life experience.
2022 - 2024
2023 - 2024
Business operations advisor for Valery Jean-Bart of Dallas' fame cheesecake shop, Val’s Cheesecake.
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024
Guest Speaker for HD Expo & Conference in Las Vegas: I Love the Nightlife: Shifts in Cocktailing and After hours session.
2023 - 2024
2024
Jennie collaborates with Brockhouse Jerky to create a unique F&B concept for the State Fair of Texas, blending bold flavors with mass appeal.
2024
In Development
Current project: Cocktail Lounge in Los Angeles
In Development
In Discussion & Development
Coffee business expansion
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