Filip Verbanac, Premium Spirits and Coffee Director at Coca-Cola HBC Adria
Marija Prša, pastry chef at the restaurant Dubravkin put and winner of a Raise the Bar Scholarship in 2022
Karlo Kralj, bartender at Swanky Monkey Garden Bar, certified Raise the Bar Academy attendee in 2021
Danijell Nikolla, owner of the production company Ritam Produkcija and the restaurants Corto Maltese and Pandora Greenbox
Marko Gajski, Michelin chef at the restaurant Lešić Dimitri and member of the Raise the Bar Scholarship jury
What do a bartender, pastry chef, Michelin-starred chef, entrepreneur and director of the Spirits and Coffee Department have in common? They all agree it is time to talk about education and investment in the quality of the hospitality workforce. Whether it is young professionals or employers, this panel is intended for anyone who is not looking for a quick win for this season, but wants to invest in their long-term career and business and thus contribute to the entire hospitality sector.