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Fagan Basson

@Basson

Experienced Culinary Professional with Global Expertise

Cape Town, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Sous Chef+3
Motor+1
60-69m+1
Private & Charter
Rotational+4
Italy+5
Caribbean+3
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About

I am a highly experienced culinary professional with over two decades of expertise in fine dining and luxury cruise liners. My passion for culinary arts drives my commitment to excellence and innovation in every dish I create.

Personal Details

Age46 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive culinary experience in a challenging role that allows me to contribute to high culinary standards and team leadership.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2
C1/D
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy exploring new cuisines, baking, and participating in culinary competitions.

Experience

owner chef

Current
Nov 2025 - Present
Chef Eats

Chief Cook

May 2024 - May 2025

Manage 6 crew members. manage the housekeeping of the entire vessel of 150 crew members. Cook for all crew Breakfast, lunch and dinner including midnight snack.

Sous Chef

May 2023 - Jan 2024

Led grill saucier station and staff of 4; handled meat ordering and stock control.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Ships Cook Certificate
Culinary Trained
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Food Hygiene
HUET
Working at Heights
GWO Sea Survival

Skills

Other

cooking
management
baking and pastry

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

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