Karla Perez
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Culinary professional with a passion for hospitality, with attention to detail, high proactivity and creative skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Tarrytown, New York
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with chefs to design seasonal menus using local ingredients.
- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and safety standards.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring fresh produce availability for daily operations.
Events Lead Captain
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Tarrytown, New York
06.2023 - Current
- Organized on-site setups, ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
- Provided customer service support before, during, and after each event to address any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Developed and implemented event plans to ensure successful execution of events.
Service Manager
Town House
New Rochelle, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with Executive Chef and Head Bartender one on one to meet dining standards.
- Increased service team capacity by hiring qualified staff.
- Managed payroll, tips, restaurant revenue.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
Captain
Koloman
New York, NY
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Took responsibility in taking care for a section of the restaurant.
- Learned the wine list, and dishes in detail.
Chef De Partie
Eleven Madison Park
New York, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked the Garde Manger station.
- Prepped the station in the morning and service in the evening.
Chef De Partie
Aska
Brooklyn, NY
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked Amuse station, grill station, pastry station and prepped on days the restaurant was closed.
- Took responsibility for 4+ dishes for every station worked.
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY05-2021
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Sous Chef
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
07.2024 - Current
Events Lead Captain
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
06.2023 - Current
Service Manager
Town House
01.2023 - Current
Captain
Koloman
11.2022 - 01.2023
Chef De Partie
Eleven Madison Park
03.2022 - 11.2022
Chef De Partie
Aska
02.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Culinary Institute of America