Jean Joho

Jean Joho is a French-American chef and restaurateur. He was the chef and proprietor of Everest in Chicago (founded in 1986, closed in 2020), His formal training began at age 13 at L'Auberge de L'lll under master chef Paul Haeberlin.

Career Joho worked in kitchens throughout France, Italy, and Switzerland and by age 23, Joho was the sous chef at a Michelin three-star restaurant where he commanded a 35-person staff. He was named Restaurateur of the Year for 2012 by Gayot.

In 2022, Chef Joho teamed with Lettuce and Marriott International to create two new concepts in the new St. Regis Chicago. Miru, a Japanese-inspired restaurant that opened in May 2023, and Tre Dita, a Tuscan steakhouse in March 2024.

Written works Jean Joho is the author of The Eiffel Tower Cookbook (Chronicle Books, 2008, , 144 pp.). In this cookbook, he shares 50 of his signature dishes.

Personal life Joho resides in Chicago.

Awards and accolades Restaurateur of the Year, 2012, Gayot