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Elena Martínez Baqué

Elena Martínez Baqué | Elena Martínez Baqué Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Elena Martínez has more than ten years of experience as a Human Resources Director, leading departments and teams in highly demanding business environments. She completed the Senior Management Programme in Human Resources at EAE Business School and the University of Barcelona (UB) and currently works as an executive and systemic coach, with training accredited by ICF. Her experience in people management and leadership provides a particularly valuable perspective for the hospitality and restaurant industry, where employee engagement, team cohesion and effective leadership have a direct impact on both customer experience and business performance. She has developed her own conscious, sustainable and inspiring leadership coaching programme, designed to help leaders build healthier, more engaged and sustainable teams.

Sessions

17:30h

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People Management and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

Elena Martínez Baqué Elena Martínez Baqué Directora Speaker

2026-11-04 17:30 2026-11-04 18:30 Europe/Madrid People Management and Leadership in the Restaurant Industry The wellbeing of people working in the restaurant industry does not remain within the team: it can be felt in the dining room, in the service and, ultimately, in the experience of every customer who walks through the door. In an industry where people are an essential part of the value proposition, talking about leadership also means talking about hospitality, engagement and business sustainability.
This session explores leadership in the restaurant industry through four closely connected dimensions: LEADER → TEAM → CUSTOMER → BUSINESS.
The first step begins with the leader: how can I manage a team if I cannot manage myself? Self-awareness, communication, consistency and the ability to build trust become fundamental elements of a new approach to leadership.
The second focus is the team. At a time when attracting and retaining talent is one of the restaurant industry’s greatest challenges, the question is no longer simply how to find professionals, but how to create environments where people want to stay, grow and feel committed.
This wellbeing is directly reflected in the customer experience. The way a team works, interacts and feels ultimately becomes part of the experience received by everyone who enters a restaurant, a place that is also about meeting, connecting and sharing.
Finally, we come to the business. Leadership, wellbeing, engagement and customer experience are not separate from profitability; they are essential elements in building stronger and more sustainable businesses.
A reflection on a chain that is as simple as it is decisive: take care of the leader to take care of the team; take care of the team to take care of the customer; and take care of the customer to build a business with a future. Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 4

17:30h - 18:30h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access