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Bertrand Séchet

@Bertrandsechet

Passionate Yacht Chef with 20 Years of Experience

Nantes, France
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About

I am a passionate and dedicated yacht chef with over 20 years of experience in private and charter vessels, luxury villas, and mountain chalets. I specialize in Mediterranean, French, and Asian fusion cuisines, adapting menus to guests’ preferences and dietary requirements. I have a hands-on approach and am known for my creativity and organization.

Personal Details

Age55 years
ResidenceFrance

Career Objective

To continue my career as a yacht chef, providing high-quality culinary experiences for guests while working in diverse and challenging environments.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy traveling and discovering local cuisines around the world, scuba diving, mountain trekking, and cycling.

Experience

Chef

Jul 2021 - Nov 2025

Responsible for meal preparation for 29 crew members: 6 officers, 2scientifiques , 20 crew in remote conditions, assisted by a sous-chef. Full management of provisioning and stock control. For 90 days cruise non-stop with no more provisioning . Area Antarctic Ocean « Roaring Forties Furious Fifties » around Island of Kerguelen and Crozet archipelago .

Yacht Chef

Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
S/Y Vaimiti

High-standard service for 8–10 guests and 5 crew. Charter and private.

Chef

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Fishing Vessel Capnord

Cooking for 25 crew, 4 services/day in extreme conditions, 70 days without provisioning. Svalbard , Scotland Sea , Barents Sea , White Sea , Norway sea

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
RYA Advanced Powerboat

Languages

EnglishFluent
FrenchNative

References

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