Barbara Marcos

Pastry Chef Barbara Marcos discovered her love for the culinary world while in college started making custom cakes for special orders. She moved to Aspen in 2013 on a J1 Visa where she initially worked in the front of the house at The St. Regis Aspen Resort though found herself drawn to the pastry department. She then joined 7908 restaurant's pastry department, working with Celebrity Chef Byron Gomez. To further enhance her pastry skills, she participated in an intensive workshop with acclaimed pastry chef Jesus Escalera who was recognized as Latin America’s Best Pastry Chef. She joined The Nell's pastry team in June of 2022 and has been working her way up the ladder ever since. For Barbara, the chance to meet and work alongside acclaimed chefs regularly keeps her professional journey dynamic and constantly intriguing. In her free time, she spends time with her husband and their daughter. Additionally, she thoroughly enjoys exploring new dining venues around town, indulging in delicious meals, and discovering the latest culinary offerings. Leading the pastry team at a five-star, five-diamond hotel has been a long-standing goal of hers. Looking ahead, her aspiration is to expand her horizons by establishing herself as a renowned pastry chef globally.