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Crew Chef | 55-85m Motor Yachts | Med & SE Asia
Manila, Philippines · 8 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
An experienced Crew Chef with eight years on yachts following a hotel and cruise-line galley background, feeding crews of 12 to 22 on 55m to 85m motor yachts. Efficient at batch cooking, international crew menus, tight provisioning, and galley hygiene. Dependable through long charter seasons in the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, and supportive of the Head Chef during guest service.
Experience areas
Mediterranean charter seasons4ySoutheast Asia winter charters3yCurrentCaribbean seasons1y
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyCrew Chef, 82m Charter Motor Yacht
2022 – 2025- Prepared 3 meals daily for a crew of 22 across 3 Mediterranean and 2 Southeast Asia seasons
- Supported a Head Chef and Sous Chef during guest service for up to 12 guests
- Reduced crew food spend by about 10% through batch prep and better stock rotation
Crew Chef, 58m Private Motor Yacht
2019 – 2022- Fed a crew of 13 on long private cruising programmes with limited provisioning access
- Maintained a clean galley record through 3 flag-state and insurer inspections
- Developed a rotating 3-week crew menu cycle that cut meal complaints to near zero
Crew Cook, 45m Charter Motor Yacht
2017 – 2019- Cooked for a crew of 9 and assisted with guest breakfasts and lunches on 14 charter weeks per season
- Managed provisioning for two Mediterranean seasons
Skills
Crew mess menu planningBatch cooking for 12-22 crewFilipino, Asian and international cuisinesProvisioning and stock controlGalley hygiene and HACCP recordsGuest service supportDietary and cultural meal accommodationWaste reductionGalley cleaning and deep cleans
Certifications
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness
- ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
- MLC Ship's Cook Certificate
- Food Safety Level 2
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