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German Fajardo

@Chefgerman

Experienced Yacht Chef with 20+ Years in Fine Dining

Bogota, Colombia
Available in < 1 week
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Sole Chef+2

About

I am an experienced yacht chef with over 20 years in fine dining and luxury hospitality. I specialize in Mediterranean, French, and Italian cuisines, and have trained alongside Michelin-starred chefs. My focus is on delivering exceptional culinary experiences tailored to guests' preferences.

Personal Details

Career Objective

To secure a full-time chef position on board where I can leverage my extensive experience and culinary skills.

Passports

Spain
Colombia

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy woodworking, nautical sports, and have a passion for cars, boats, and airplanes. I also love listening to music.

Experience

Sous Chef

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
M/Y UTHOPIA IV

Served as relief crew and guest sous chef, collaborated closely with the owner’s personal chefs to prepare 3 daily meals and numerous a la carte requests, provisioning, and galley management.

Sole Chef

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y MY LIQUID SKY

Responsible for all guest and crew meals, provisioning, and galley management during 4 charter trips along the Mediterranean coast, plus an owner’s trip.

Sole Chef

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025
M/Y LUMPASAURUS

Prepared high-end cuisine for owner, guests, and crew during private trips. Managed provisioning, menu planning, and dietary requirements.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Food Hygiene Level III
Ships Cook Certificate

Languages

SpanishNative
EnglishFluent
FrenchConversational
ItalianConversational

References

3 references

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