Chef
Michael Han
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States
i. Biography
Coming Up
Technique and professional rigor are the throughline in Michael Han’s training at Johnson & Wales University. That foundation frames a career built on the practical work of cooking: learning seasonality, building flavor, and keeping the kitchen responsive to produce and place.
Where They Are Now
Executive Chef at Rosemary’s in New York City puts Michael Han in direct control of the kitchen’s daily output. In that role, he leads a Seasonal Italian menu shaped by sustainability and local sourcing, with the calendar, not the market noise, setting the pace. The work reads as restrained and exacting: ingredients chosen with care, freshness prioritized, and the city’s rhythm folded into the plate. Partner, Corporate Executive Chef at Casa Nela in New York City extends that responsibility beyond a single service. Taken together, the two roles place Michael Han both on the line and within the larger structure of a hospitality group, with craft and oversight held in the same remit. The balance suggests stewardship as much as execution. Brooklyn is the base, and New York City is the field in which Michael Han has built a career with little interest in spectacle. The record here is defined by durable markers: where he trained, where he works, and the specific obligations that come with those titles. Education, place, and responsibility give its shape.
Honors
Recognition for Michael Han is carried most clearly through his positions. Executive Chef at Rosemary’s and Partner, Corporate Executive Chef at Casa Nela, both in New York City, are the public markers that define his standing in the trade. That record stays exact: Johnson & Wales University, Brooklyn, Rosemary’s, Casa Nela, and a cooking style centered on Seasonal Italian cuisine, sustainability, and local sourcing.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Michael
What is Michael Han's current role?
As of 2026, Michael Han is Executive Chef.
Where did Michael Han train or study?
Michael Han trained at Johnson & Wales University.
What is Michael Han known for?
Seasonal Italian cuisine with an emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing.
