Candidate Details: CAN6080
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Experience as a Chef/Cook, Yacht Crew
Live In/Out Status
Either
Skills
Chef/Cook
Catering Large Numbers
Commis
Formal Training
Pastry
Private House Experience
Specialist Diets
Yacht Experience
Sushi
Mediterranean
Indian
Oriental
Thai
Arabic
French
Yacht Crew
Stewardess
Yacht Chef
Qualifications
- July-December 2004 - International Kundalini Yoga Teacher Association
- January -April 1995 - Ballymaloe School of Cooking
- 1989-1991 - Kingston College of Further Education
- 1980-1988 - City of London Freemans School, Surrey
GCSE in 9 subjects: English Language and Literature, Art, French, German, Maths, Physics, Geography, Graphics
Visa Status
UK Citizen
Country of Residence
United Kingdom
Other Languages Spoken
- English - First Language
Driving Licence Status
UK
Work Experience
July 2008 - To Date
Employer identity withheld for Data Protection reasons
Head Chef
Joined this busy charter boat to cover an intensive charter. Returned to take part in the St Maarten boat show and to cook for owners trip. Competed in and won 1st place in the 2008 MYBA St Maarten Boat Show Concours de Chefs Competition.
April 2007 - May 2008
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Head Chef
Recruited specifically by the owner. Joined the yacht for the final stage of the build in Germany. Responsible for final galley designs and handover from the shipyard. Having completely provisioned the yacht we embarked upon a hectic first season in the Mediterranean. Managed 2 chefs in the galley and was responsible for all menu planning and ordering. At the end of the season travelled to the owner's property in Argentina and took over the running of the kitchen from November to March. Oversaw 100k Euro galley refurbishment and warranty work abroad the yacht before travelling to the Maldives and then UAE for the busy spring period.
June 2006 - October 2006
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Chief Buyer, temporary assignment
Based in South France, undertook a busy Mediterranean season provisioning yachts up to 130m. In charge of taking orders, sourcing, buying, delivery, quality control, international logistics and customer care.
May 2005 - December 2005
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Head Chef
Joined busy 75m Bennetti yacht in USA and fully restocked for a packed summer schedule in the Mediterranean. During this summer managed 3 additional chefs in the galley catering for a huge variety and number of guests.
January 2005 - May 2005
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Initially studying and working as a raw food preparation apprentice in this busy and renowned spiritual health centre; preparing vegan, organic and live green food. The Tree of Life founded by DR Gabriel Cousens is at the cutting edge of live food research and innovation. The apprenticeship consisted of mainly work-based experience and study, mainly focused on nutrition, anatomy and physiology, healthy veganism and how to tailor diets to specific body types. Assisted in all aspects of food preparation and service. Appointed Facilities Manager in March to head up a six strong team of employees maintaining and upgrading facilities.
January 1998 - June 2004
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Head Chef
Promoted to Head Chef aboard this busy 50m, Schweers built, private yacht, with crew of 12 and guest accommodation for 16. Overall responsibility for all provisioning, menu and party planning, food preparation, fridge, dry store and galley maintenance. During a busy nine years aboard Michaela Rose travelled continuously to destinations ranging from Alaska to Egypt, The Baltic and Central America.
October 1996 - January 1998
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Chef
Rejoined this yacht as Sous Chef under the direction of Chef Andrew Ormsby. The greater proportion of '97 was spent in Turkey with visits to Egypt, France and Italy. Duties included monitoring of all dry stores and fresh supplies as well as ordering and organising weekly airfreight of fresh produce from France.
June 1996 - August 1996
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Chef
Employed aboard this 75m Amels yacht. Responsible for all provisioning and food preparation with the assistance of a Sous Chef. Based originally in Holland and later in France.
February 1996 - June 1996
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Chef
Working as a temporary Chef to supplement previous cooking experience.
October 1995 - February 1996
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Chef de Partie
Position at this respected Michelin starred restaurant. Running two main sections within this 16 person brigade, the restaurant averaged 150 covers a night, under the direction of Tim Powell, having been referred by Gordon Ramsay.
May 1995 - October 1995
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Chef de Partie
Position at this renowned three Michelin starred restaurant. Part of a 10 strong kitchen team, working in various sections under the direction of Chef - Patron Gordon Ramsay.
September 1994 -
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During leave from M/Y Michaela Rose I spent some weeks cooking at Mustard's base kitchen and at various functions, to gain more practical cooking experience.
September 1993 - December 1994
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Steward
Having joined in Gibraltar, the yacht then crossed the Atlantic to cruise the East coast of the USA, fallowing a two month yard period in Savannah, began an intensive five month charter season in the Caribbean, followed by further cruising until October as far afield as Quebec and including the Eastern coast of the USA. Duties included cleaning, interior maintenance, food and drink service and taking watches whilst at sea; also assisted in sourcing interior and fresh supplies for the Chef and often worked in food preparation and stock taking.
April 1992 - September 1993
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Key member of the core retainer team of London's most prestigious catering companies, servings some the capital's most noted families and business. Duties ranged from setting up of function venues to full drink and food service and included supervision of staff.
October 1992 - November 1992
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Temporary assignment as assistant butler responsible for directors dining rooms.
June 1991 - November 1991
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Steward and General Crewe Member
Position on 39m yacht with crew of 8 and passenger accommodation for 14. Joined in Southampton and assisted with final stages of a major refit. Sailed to Cannes and operated all over the Mediterranean with the owner aboard, as well as various charter guests. Responsible for purchasing interior supplies and bar back stock, serving of all refreshments and meals.
April 1989 - March 1992
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Freelance waiter at a variety of special events, including diplomatic functions. Later acting as a Butler for visiting corporate executives and at major formal functions.
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