Rotational Chef CV example
A Rotational Chef CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Date of birth
- 8 April 1992
- Available
- 1 month notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- Dutch (native), English (fluent), German (good)
Profile
8 years on yachts from 44m to 62m, private and charter, now working as Rotational Chef. Strong in owner-level fine dining, detailed handover writing and provisioning in remote ports. Looking for a permanent or rotational position on a 62m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Owner-level fine dining
- Detailed handover writing
- Provisioning in remote ports
- Allergy and diet management
- High-end plated cuisine
- Menu planning to guest preferences
- Provisioning in remote ports
- Menu planning and costing
- Provisioning in foreign ports
- Allergen and dietary management
Skills and education
Galley budget control, Leading small brigades, Consistency across chefs. Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Interests
Scuba diving, skiing, travel
References
Captain of the 62m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Rotational Chef guide
Captains hire rotational chefs once the owner or crew have earned enough loyalty to justify paying two senior salaries. Most hires already have three to five years as a head or sole chef on yachts, plus strong references from named owners. Classical training helps, often a culinary diploma and restaurant time in good kitchens. The owner usually tastes your food before you are confirmed, either on a trial trip or by cooking alongside the chef you will be sharing with.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- MCA Ship's Cook Certificate
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- PDSD
Gets you hired
- Food Safety Level 3
- Culinary diploma or Le Cordon Bleu
- Allergen awareness training
- HACCP Level 3
- Medical First Aid
QuestionsSee what a Rotational Chef earns
What tickets should a Rotational Chef CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate, MCA Ship's Cook Certificate, Food Hygiene Level 2 and PDSD first, each with the date it was issued. Then add Food Safety Level 3 and Culinary diploma or Le Cordon Bleu if you hold them.
How long should a Rotational Chef CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.