Carla Cariño

Private Chef and culinary professional with over 7 years of experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, pastry, catering, and personalized dining experiences across Mexico and the United States. Experienced in designing customized menus, managing specialized dietary requirements, sourcing premium ingredients, and delivering high-end culinary services for private clients, exclusive events, and UHNW clientele. Strong background in luxury hospitality operations through Four Seasons Palm Beach, combined with experience coordinating private dining services, kitchen operations, food cost control, and personalized guest experiences.

Skilled in accommodating a wide range of dietary preferences and nutritional protocols, including vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, keto, and wellness-focused menus. Adaptable, discreet, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service standards. Available for domestic and international travel, seasonal assignments, temporary contracts, and relocation opportunities worldwide.

Private Chef at Lux Experience (2025-01 – Present)

• Designed and prepared customized menus based on client preferences and dietary requirements.
• Managed weekly meal preparation and private dining experiences.
• Developed menus for vegan, gluten-free, keto, low-sugar and specialized nutritional protocols.
• Coordinated food sourcing, purchasing and inventory management.
• Managed kitchen organization, food safety and service execution.
• Managed private dining operations for high-end clients, including menu planning, budgeting, and service coordination
• Supported operational planning and execution of private dining events
• Coordinated kitchen operations in private residences and events
• Led culinary teams and ensured high-quality service execution
• Delivered high-end, personalized dining experiences through customized menu development aligned with client preferences and dietary requirements
• Provided culinary and nutritional guidance tailored to client preferences and dietary needs

Management Training Program – Food & Beverage & Pastry Operations at Four Seasons Palm Beach (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed pastry production operations across multiple outlets including fine dining, banquets, and room service
• Supervised junior staff and ensured consistency in production and service
• Coordinated workflows and mise en place for high-volume and luxury service environments
• Contributed to cost control and inventory management processes
• Operated at Chef de Partie level, overseeing specific pastry sections and ensuring smooth service execution
• Led the preparation and plating of high-end desserts for Florie's Fine Dining (Michelin star rated), Seaway Restaurant, and special events.
• Created seasonal and event-specific concepts ensuring high-quality presentation

Food Stylist at CS Food Stylist (2021-01 – Present)

• Led production teams to coordinate client appointments, schedules, and budgets for food styling projects.
• Developed, standardized, and prepared recipes for photography and advertising campaigns.
• Managed collaborations with major brands like Thermomix, Gamesa, Nutrisa, Larousse, Paulina Abascal, KFC.

Owner / Operator at Cariño Pastry & Catering (2018-01 – Present)

• Led a small business, handling team management, financial oversight, and client relations.
• Managed recipe costing, supplier negotiations, expense tracking, and product development.
• Oversaw order coordination and deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction

Culinary Professional at Niss Kitchen & Hidden kitchen (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Assisted in recipe standardization, costing, and supplier coordination.
• Managed daily production logistics, ensuring efficient workflow and team productivity.
• Coordinated appointments with clients, collaborators, and chefs to plan menus, develop budgets, and evaluate event logistics

Certificate in Hotel Management – ESSEC Business School (2026-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomy (Hospitality & Food & Beverage Management Focus) – Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (2013-01 – 2017-12)