Alex joins the management team at Somos Esencia

The Somos Esencia restaurant group is pleased to announce the arrival of Alex to its management team and the upcoming opening of two new restaurants, marking an exciting chapter in the company's evolution.

Guillem, co-founder and director of Nous sommes Essence, has a solid academic background that includes higher education in Switzerland and a university degree in business administration and management from the University of Abat Oliva CEU.

For his part, Alex, the new member of the team, studied in England and obtained a university degree in hotel and tourism management from the EUHT university in Sant Pol de Mar.

Guillem began his career by founding a luxury travel agency and another company related to the world of parties. Since the founding of We Are Essence five years ago, he has played a crucial role in managing the company. Alex has 10 years of experience with the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain of the Marriott group, in Barcelona and Switzerland, where he held management positions and sat on the executive committee in his last role.

Currently, we are Essence successfully manages six restaurants: Agua, Palau de Mar Brisa, Terre Brava, Bestial Beach Club, Barraca, and Bar Bauma. In addition, they are delighted to announce the upcoming opening of a new restaurant.

We are Essence was founded in 2019 with the mission of taking over the management of restaurants Agua, Palau de Mar Brisa and Terre Brava, under the direction of Guillem. In February 2023, we added the Bestial restaurant to our portfolio. Alex's arrival in September 2023 as part of the management team reflects our determination to continue our expansion and excellence.

They emphasize that 2022 marked an important milestone in terms of revenue and add that, as of the end of August 2023, we have achieved a 15.21% increase compared to the same date in 2022, reflecting our ongoing commitment to growth and excellence.

We at Esencia look forward to continuing to offer exceptional culinary experiences and are excited about what the future holds with Alex's arrival and the expansion of his presence in the gastronomic world.

About Somos Esencia

We are Essence, a group of restaurants sharing a common passion for culinary excellence. Since its creation in 2019, the group has continued to grow, taking over the management of exceptional restaurants and committing to sustainable growth in the gastronomy sector. With the arrival of Alex and the opening of two new restaurants, We are Essence is proud to continue its tradition of offering unique and memorable culinary experiences.

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This is a gastronomic project that combines quality and humanity in Barcelona. With six iconic restaurants: Terre Brava, Brisa, Agua, Bestial Beach Club, Barraca and Bar Bauma. Thanks to an exceptional team, we offer a unique culinary experience that highlights the essence of the city and builds relationships with our customers through hospitality. Our goal is to be a gastronomic reference, conveying the passion and warmth of a large family.