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Wendell Laurence

@Dell-Sxm

Experienced Executive Chef with 17+ Years in Hospitality

Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Sole Chef+1

About

I am a professional chef with over 17 years of experience in hospitality and catering, specializing in fine dining and Michelin-level service. I am committed to providing exemplary guest service in multicultural and high-end environments, and I thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and guest wellness.

Personal Details

Career Objective

My goal is to build a long-term working relationship where I can utilize my culinary skills and leadership abilities to create exceptional dining experiences.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy snorkeling, water sports, reading, and hiking.

Experience

Sole Chef

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025
M/Y Ealu

Design and execute fully tailored menus based on preference sheets, guest feedback, and dietary restrictions. Deliver visually stunning, restaurant-quality dishes across all meals.

Temp Sole Chef

Mar 2024 - Aug 2024
M/Y Exit Strategy

Craft personalized menus for guests and crew, adapting on the fly based on dietary needs, preferences, and local ingredients. Deliver fine dining experiences with restaurant-level plating and consistency in any setting.

Executive Chef

Dec 2017 - Dec 2022
Unknown

Manage kitchen staff, plan and schedule work and mise en place. Review staff and recommend performance audits. Develop recipes, menu design and plating techniques for optimal presentation.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Culinary Trained

Languages

EnglishFluent
SpanishConversational
DutchConversational
ItalianConversational

References

3 references

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