Marianna Suarez has established herself as a maître at "El Celler de Can Roca," a restaurant in Girona, Spain, which has earned Three MICHELIN Stars and a Green Star for sustainability. She is a relentless working mom who tirelessly works to maintain the renowned restaurant's high profile.
Of Italian roots and born in Venezuela in 1991, Marianna Suarez grew up in vibrant Catalonia. Her training began at the renowned Escola d'Hostaleria i Turisme de Girona, where she obtained an intermediate diploma in Catering and Table Service in 2009.
In the same year, at the young age of eighteen, she started her internship at the Three-MICHELIN-Starred "El Celler de Can Roca," a two-time winner of the prestigious title "The World's 50 Best Restaurants."
In December of the same year, Marianna officially became part of the dynamic restaurant team as a waitress.
Since June 2016, she has become one of the three maîtres at "El Celler de Can Roca," where she "coordinates and promotes team cohesion." Additionally, she collaborates daily with the sommelier-owner, Josep.
In 2017, Marianna and her husband, Joan Salvadò Lloveras, welcomed their daughter, Noa. The couple was the first of a baby boom in the acclaimed restaurant, leading to the consideration of opening a daycare to accommodate the five children born around the same time.
For years, "El Celler de Can Roca" has been dedicated to promoting sustainable cuisine with various collaborators, including the Basque Culinary Centre, the UN, and BBVA Bank. Marianna has participated in several initiatives and has been featured in educational videos on YouTube.
Marianna Suarez is an extraordinary maître who continues to make a significant impact in the restaurant world, balancing her professional and private life.