Enrique Barba

Senior hospitality and operations leader with 25+ years of experience across luxury hotels, flagship restaurants, and multi-department service operations in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Proven track record in General Management and senior operational roles, including full P&L ownership, turnarounds, standards enforcement, team rebuilds, and execution under financial and reputational pressure.

Founder & Operations Lead at APOLO P2P OÜ (2022-01 – Present)

• Built and structured an operating model from inception, defining governance, workflows, escalation paths, accountability, and risk controls
• Designed standardized SOPs and led cross-functional teams under budget and delivery constraints, maintaining execution discipline

Independent Technical Operations (Digital Assets) at Independent Technical Operations (Digital Assets) (2019-01 – 2022-12)

General Manager at Miss Sushi Serrano (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Full P&L ownership of a high-volume flagship dine-in and delivery operation
• Rebuilt and led a team of 35+ staff, stabilizing operations and improving public rating from 3.9 to 4.3 while maintaining sales volume
• Re-engineered kitchen workflows, supplier base, POS stability, and delivery integration

Hospitality Consultant & Interim Operator at Hospitality Consultant & Interim Operator (2013-01 – 2018-12)

• Led turnaround and stabilization mandates for underperforming venues, focusing on cost control, standards enforcement, and commercial recovery
• Supported owners and investors during openings and restructurings, delivering standardized operating models and reporting

Partner-Operator (Opening Project) at Burger Place Cambodia (2011-01 – 2012-12)

• Created, opened, and stabilized a restaurant from zero; transferred operations post-launch to a local partner

General Manager (Turnaround) at Latigazo Florida S.L. (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Converted sustained monthly losses into consistent profitability through a full operational and commercial turnaround
• Secured approximately €350,000 in sponsorships and commercial partnerships
• Executed complete operational reset covering staffing, suppliers, menu structure, and venue positioning

General Manager (Opening & Turnaround) at Loft39 Restaurante & Lounge (2007-01 – 2008-12)

• Led opening execution and later returned at ownership request to restructure and stabilize the operation
• Built premium brand partnerships and delivered high-profile corporate and luxury events

General Manager (First Unit) at 19 Sushi Bar (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• General Manager of the first unit of a brand that later scaled nationally

Head Bartender, terrace & bar opening at Urban Hotel (5★) (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Luxury Hotels & Senior Operations (Madrid)

Head Bartender, rooftop opening at ME Madrid – The Penthouse (5★) (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Luxury Hotels & Senior Operations (Madrid)

Bar Manager, concept creation & operations at Loft39 (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Luxury Hotels & Senior Operations (Madrid)

Assistant GM / Partner-Operator at Taberna del Alabardero (Grupo Lezama) (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Assistant GM / Partner-Operator (Spain & USA)

Assistant GM / Partner-Operator at Bella Afterhours / SOFA (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Assistant GM / Partner-Operator (Spain & USA)

Progressive roles across premium hospitality environments at Kimpton Group / E&O Trading Co. (1994-01 – 2006-12)

Early Career Foundations (USA & Spain): Progressive roles across premium hospitality environments including Kimpton Group venues and E&O Trading Co.

– Colegio Montfort