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Paul Hamilton

@ChefPHamilton

Experienced Executive Chef Specializing in Yacht Cuisine

City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Head Chef+1
Motor
40-49m+5
Private & Charter
Rotational+2
French Riviera+24
Single Season+15
Not Considered

About

I am a highly motivated and experienced maritime professional with a passion for culinary arts, specializing in various cuisines and dietary requirements. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from others in the kitchen.

Personal Details

Age52 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

I am looking for a fresh challenge in a new build project or an existing vessel, aiming to manage the galley operation to exceed guest and crew expectations.

Visas

B1

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy traveling to experience different cuisines, underwater photography, scuba diving, and various sports including tennis and hiking.

Experience

Head Chef

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025
M/Y Amaryllis

Responsible for galley re-fit project, galley re-organisation, recruitment & training of new galley team. Implementation and execution of bespoke menus. Providing full service for up to 12 guests and 24 crew. Owner and charter guest trips cruising in Greece.

Head Chef

Jul 2023 - Feb 2025
M/Y Ace/Eye

Responsible for galley re-fit project, planning and implementation, galley re-design & re-organisation, purchasing of equipment & stores. Recruitment & training of new galley team. Implementation and execution of bespoke Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten free menus. Providing full service for up to 12 guests and 32 crew. Owner trips cruising in France, Italy and Croatia.

Head Chef

Mar 2020 - Feb 2023
M/Y Scout

Responsible for galley re-fit, galley re-organisation, purchasing of equipment & stores. Hiring & training of galley team. Implementation and execution of bespoke Keto, Vegetarian, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten free menus. Providing full service for up to 12 guests and 21 crew, large parties up to 60 guests on board.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Food Hygiene Level III
Culinary Trained
Ships Cook Certificate
Advanced Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Food Hygiene Level II
Diploma in Professional Cookery - NVQ Level 3
City & Guilds 706/2
BTEC 1st Diploma in Catering
Royal Institute for Public Health & Hygiene
RSA French
City & Guilds 706/1

Languages

EnglishNative

References

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