Emma Blecker is a New York-based restaurant executive with career experience spanning New York City and London. Starting in the industry at 15, she refined her expertise alongside celebrated restaurateurs like Richard and Oliver Gladwin, Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt, and James Beard Award winner® Gabrielle Hamilton.
Since joining Boqueria in 2018 as chief of staff, she has advanced to director of business systems, focusing on data analytics, process scaling, and restaurant technology. Recognized as a thought leader, Blecker has shared insights at industry events such as the National Restaurant Show, FAB Conference, and New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) NextGen Hospitality Innovation Conference.
She has been featured on popular podcasts including Order Up and Restaurant Strategy, and interviewed in publications like Nation’s Restaurant News and Hospitality Tech. In 2023, Blecker joined the NYSRA’s board as vice chair of the New York City Chapter, and in 2024, she was named one of FSR’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.
