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Sofia Larrain

@sofia_larraingp

Recipe systems, food costing, staff training for cafes, bakeries and restaurants

Spain
Spanish, English
About me
Hi, I'm Sofia. Whether you need recipe systems, food costing, or staff training, I'm here to help. I build kitchen operations that are simple to follow and rigorous: -> Recipe writing & development -> Recipe systems & standardization -> Food costing & margin analysis -> Menu engineering -> Staff training & onboarding manuals I've worked with cafés, bakeries, 5-star hotels, restaurants, and Michelin-starred chefs. Background: Basque Culinary Center, Cornell F&B Management, hospitality & specialty coffee. I work in English & Spanish worldwide. Get in touch to start your next project!... Read more

Skills

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Sofia Larrain
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Business Efficiency & Automation
I will set up your fnb costing, menu engineering, and inventory system
Business Strategy & Innovation
I will create a standardized café menu with recipes, allergens, and pricing

Portfolio

Work experience

Design, management and development of organisational manuals

Hola Coffee Roasters • Full-time

Feb 2025 - May 20253 mos

Designed and implemented a full staff onboarding system using Design Thinking and ADDIE methodology, including onboarding manuals, 30-day integration checklists, and barista and manager evaluation tools. Validated through statistical analysis (Pearson, ANOVA, T-test) as part of a 5-month applied research project. Collaborated with owners, baristas, store managers, and the training department to ensure all resources were user-centered and operationally relevant.

Assistant in customer service and customer experience

Park Hyatt Dubai • Full-time

Apr 2024 - Jul 20243 mos

VIP guest services at a 5-star luxury property in Dubai, developing high standards for personalised customer experience and service excellence in an international environment.

Pastry Chef

El Pan de Eric SL • Full-time

May 2023 - Jun 20231 mo

During my training in pastry, bakery, and chocolate making, I learned various techniques. These experiences allowed me to develop a strong understanding of the creative and technical processes in pastry, enhancing my skills in attention to detail, teamwork, and time management.