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Jean Bertin Biramahire

@Bertin

Culinary Artist | International Cuisines Expert | Kitchen Leader

Kigali City, Rwanda
Available in 1 month
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Head Chef+2

About

I am a passionate and versatile Chef with over 10 years of experience in luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, and cruise ship kitchens. I specialize in menu development and advanced culinary techniques, with a focus on Western, European, Asian, and African cuisines.

Personal Details

ResidenceRwanda

Career Objective

Seeking to contribute exceptional culinary expertise and leadership to elevate guest dining experiences in a dynamic cruise ship environment.

Hobbies & Interests

Attending culinary events, mentoring aspiring chefs, experimenting with recipes, community service, outdoor adventures, swimming, music, dancing, and sports.

Experience

Chef De Partie

Aug 2025 - Jan 2026

Assisting in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes according to the ship’s culinary standards and guest preferences. Supporting the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations across assigned sections. Ensuring consistent food presentation, portion control and taste in line with the ship’s luxury dining expectations.

Head Chef

Dec 2023 - Jun 2025
Lakeside View Lounge

Designed creative, diverse and high-quality menus that aligned with the hotel's standards and guest preferences. Supervised all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and plating. Led, mentored and trained the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards and teamwork.

Chef De Partie

Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
M/Y The Bishop Hotel

Oversaw mise en place for daily service, ensuring all ingredients were prepped according to recipe specifications. Supervised the preparation and presentation of various international cuisine dishes to maintain high culinary standards.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

Culinary Trained
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Hygiene
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Languages

EnglishFluent
SwahiliFluent
FrenchFluent

References

3 references

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