Chef
Juan Antonio Medina
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Portrait of Juan Antonio Medina
i. Biography
The Work Today
Since 2017, Juan Antonio Medina has led A'Barra Restaurante y Barra Gastronómica in Madrid, Spain, while also holding the role of Executive Chef Global at TATEL and TOTÓ. The work sits in a precise lane: a chef shaping multiple rooms and formats without losing control of line, pace, or finish. In 2020–2022, Medina was Executive Chef at Mandarín Oriental Ritz in Madrid, Spain. That post added another layer to a career built through high-responsibility kitchen leadership and a range that moves across restaurant and hospitality settings.
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In Their Words “For me personally, Spanish gastronomy is not well brought abroad.” “I think it doesn't need to be explained; it has to be tasted.”
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What is Juan Antonio Medina's current role?
As of 2026, Juan Antonio Medina is Executive Chef.
Where did Juan Antonio Medina work before?
Juan Antonio Medina's earlier career included Mandarín Oriental Ritz.
What recognition has Juan Antonio Medina received?
Michelin Star (2017).
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