ABOUT CHON SONG - GENERAL MANAGER / OWNER
Chon has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business, from previously working at the steak house as Maitre d' at the Peppermill Resort Hotel in Reno Nevada, Chon holds the skills to manage and drive multifaceted fine dining operations. He is very knowledgeable about pairing wine with food as well. From Maximizing productivity to ensuring optimal customer service, Chon knows what it takes to maintain quality.
About Tae Sung Lee - Executive chef / Owner
Chef Tae Sung Lee was born and raised in South Korea. His first professional job was at a Korean restaurant, followed with further experience in Italian cuisine. After graduating high school, he enlisted to the military. There he became the personal chef of a three-star general for two years. After his service in the military, Tae enrolled to Hye Jeon College in Korea as a Culinary Arts major. He furthered his studies with an emphasis in Japanese and French cuisine. While in College, Tae participated in three culinary competitions. One of which he won gold in the Seoul International Culinary Competition for his college team. In 2005, he was accepted for a culinary internship with Peppermill Resort Hotel in Reno, Nevada. When Tae returned to Korea in 2007, he studied the molecular science and beauty of the culinary arts. Later that year, Tae returned to Reno and gained sushi experience at various restaurants. After years of dedication to the culinary profession, Tae has become an exceptional chef, a business owner and is also an inspiring entrepreneur.
Together Tae and Chon opened Tha Joint Sushi & Grill on March 2010 and 2 Tha Joint Sushi & Grill on November 2015.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2011 - Best Chef of Northern Nevada, 1st place. Reno News and Review.
2005 - Seoul International Culinary Competition. The 1st Prize Team Winner.
- Gold medal – Hot dish
- Gold medal – Cold dish
2005 - Participated for World Skill Competition, Culinary Division.
2005 - Korean Herbal Well-being Culinary Competition. The 3rd Prize Winner.