Larissa is an exceptionally talented culinary professional with a sharp understanding of food, culture, and the hospitality business. I had the opportunity to work with her in Brazil, where her knowledge of the local market and thoughtful approach were invaluable to our work. She is technically strong, highly respected, and has an instinct for understanding both the concept and the consumer. Larissa brings intelligence, creativity, and sound judgment to everything she does.

Working with Chef Larissa truly marked my career path. Beyond her technique, her care with every preparation, and her respect for processes and people, the greatest lesson I carry with me is the importance of doing everything with purpose. She always encouraged us to strive for excellence without losing our humility, showing that being a professional isn't just about cooking well, but knowing how to work as a team and be welcoming. This changed how I view my career and inspired me to go to college. I am certain that her consulting work will help many people, because she has a wealth of knowledge to share in a practical and inspiring way.

Working alongside Chef Larissa was an enriching experience. With her, I learned that quality doesn't always come with a high price tag and that customers choose what is good. Larissa went so far as to create a complete identity for SSP Brasil. She became a true multiplier of knowledge, and her concern with working conditions and training provided a solid foundation for our growth.

Chef Larissa's teachings transformed what used to be complex into simple, achievable tasks. Her experience and love for what she does won the respect of the entire team who had the honor of working alongside her. Whether testing to develop a new recipe or improving overall processes, her active listening to our unique needs was always her greatest differentiator. By never making beginner questions feel foolish, she gave everyone the confidence and desire to learn a little more every single day.

When working with Larissa I found that the standards that had been set were very high, amongst the best in the franchise group. She is solution focused, innovative and has great business acumen, making her a pleasure to partner with on both projects and day to day operations.

I worked with Larissa for 5 years, during which I was able to witness her dedication and efficiency as an Executive Chef at Mesa de Tereza in Salvador. She is a professional driven by clear processes and effective controls.

Larissa is an exceptionally talented professional who combines deep technical knowledge of Food & Beverage management with remarkable creativity and execution skills. In every aspect of her role, she consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail. What sets Larissa apart is her ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational excellence. She has a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical sides of the F&B business, allowing her to make decisions that enhance quality, efficiency, and profitability. Highly intelligent, energetic, and innovative, Larissa brings an international perspective to her work and consistently raises the standards of the teams and organizations she works with

Larissa led SSP Brasil Culinary activities and did great job. We developed a local hometown inspired restaurant called the Belo Bar and she developed the concept and brought it to life. As an executive chef Larissa led an entire menu evaluation across multiple concepts and airports resulting in better quality, improved kitchen process and a significant reduction in food cost. Larissa's experience in managing vendors, ingredient availability and customer trends proved invaluable in a very challenging market such as Brasil.

Working with Larissa means knowing she will have the numbers to back up every suggestion made, every dish presented, and the growth potential that product has. A mix of creativity and real numbers for the growth of the location! Grateful to work with someone who always elevated me and gave me confidence for food safety to have value alongside gastronomy.

Larissa is the example of a professional who seeks excellence in everything she does. Determined, competent, and loyal to the company's principles, she dedicates herself without setting barriers or limits to what she sets out to do. She is the type of professional you can trust with a project, certain that it will be carried out.

Larissa played a vital role in implementing and elevating F&B operations across multiple airports, driving results through innovation, regional identity, and operational efficiency. She supported key initiatives including kitchen organization, recipe execution, training programs, visual marketing coordination, and menu development—always with a focus on quality and excellence. Her ability to balance creativity with structure made her an indispensable partner to our success.