Kyle Arrillaga
Mountain View
Summary
Culinary and sales professional with 10 plus years in the food industry. Excelling in client relationship management and operations optimization. Well-versed in negotiating contracts and enhancing customer satisfaction. I leverage strong leadership and analytical problem-solving skills to drive revenue growth and streamline processes. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Performance Food Service
Gilroy
01.2023 - Current
- Prospected and generated leads through various channels including cold calling, networking events, and referrals
- Conducted product demonstrations and presentation to potential clients, effectively communicating the features and benefits of the products
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with customers to close sales and achieve revenue targets
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients, providing ongoing support and addressing their needs to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
Chef De Partie
Zola Bar
Palo Alto
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Built standardized recipes and station maps
- Worked on developing faster and more efficient ways to access recipes and place orders through iPad
- Adapted work any station and execute food to restaurant standards
- Organized kitchen in order to safety guidelines
Sous Chef
The Ameswell Hotel
Mountain View
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed prep team in daily operations.
- Checked inventory daily
- Coached Jr. chefs on recipe formulas.
- Assisted with banquets and weddings
Sous Chef
Terrain Café
Palo Alto
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Expedited on chefs of day ensuring smooth service.
- Oversee daily operations and continually maintain standard set by the Executive Chef
- Properly executed food safety and cleanliness
- Interacted with customers to create a friendly dining environment
Chef De Partie
Terrain Café
Palo Alto
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Followed recipe of chef guidelines
- Coached prep cook an executing prep-list
- Ensured timely delivery of food and beverage for customers
- Responsible for closing out all stations at end days
Deli Clerk / Manager
Sandwich Spot Deli
Mountain View
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Prepped ingredients and set-up sandwich stations
- Prepared custom catering orders
- Washed dishes and did general cleaning before opening and at closing
- Opened and closed store independently or while leading a team of other employees
Skills
- Operations & workflow optimization
- SOP development & documentation
- Collaborative communication
- Leadership and coaching
- Quality control & standardization
- Recipe development & testing
- Inventory management
- Client relationship management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Food safety compliance
References
- Steve Linnerman, Executive Chef, Terrain Café, +1 (215) 756-1912
- Aidan Ocampo, Chef de Cuisine, Terrain Café, +1 (510) 329-3296
- Christian Mcallion, Executive Chef, Ameswell Hotel, +1 (970) 401-0536
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Performance Food Service
01.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Zola Bar
08.2022 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
The Ameswell Hotel
07.2021 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Terrain Café
01.2019 - 07.2020
Chef De Partie
Terrain Café
01.2017 - 07.2019
Deli Clerk / Manager
Sandwich Spot Deli
01.2013 - 07.2017