Success stories
Many of our former students have specialised in Gastronomy.
- Co-owner and manager of the Pepita Burger Bar chain and A Mordiscos in Vigo March 2012 – present.
- Deputy Director at Hospes Palau de la Mar in Valencia Nov 2006 - Apr 2010.
- Assistant Food & Beverage Director at the five-star Ritz-Carlton Abama in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Oct 2005 - Oct 2006.
- Conference and Banqueting Coordinator at Grosvenor House, a five-star hotel Oct 2004 – Jun 2005.
- Assistant Food & Beverage Director at Intercontinental The Churchill, a five-star hotel. March 2002 - Feb 2004.
Head Chief of London Ibérica (eight restaurants in the UK). He opened the chain's first establishment 17 years ago as a sous chef. Today he is co-owner and manager and ensures that everything runs smoothly: marketing, commercialisation, supplier relations, recruitment, management, budgets, ...... According to this former student from Oviedo, "At Ibérica, we believe in using the best products, in teaching about the best of Spanish gastronomy and the care with which we prepare our recipes. We are a family of modern restaurants, but we do not want to forget the roots of the cuisine, inspired by tradition. In other words, we can present you with a tapa that looks modern, but to prepare it takes four hours bubbling in a stew that could have been made by anyone's grandmother".
Entrepreneur and co-owner (alongside fellow alumnus Augusto Álvarez) of two of Madrid’s trendiest venues: Morgana and Volandeira. Recently, they opened a kitchen workshop dedicated to preparing traditional Galician cuisine, supplying other establishments in Madrid. He also works as a gastronomic consultant, helping other professionals launch and improve their businesses. In February 2021, he shared advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on www.madridiana.es: “Right now, you need to think carefully before opening a business and have a clear understanding of its chances of success, as well as the ability to adapt—something essential in these times of the pandemic. Once the decision is made, start at the beginning: the business must be profitable. From there, ensure you make the right initial investments, develop a strong business and financial plan, and invest heavily in marketing. And for those looking for employment, take the opportunity to train in the best places possible”.