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Mario Pandolfi

@Mariopandolfi

Experienced Yacht Chef Specializing in Gourmet Cuisine

Rome, Italy
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Head Chef+1
Rotational
Not Considered

About

I am a passionate and creative chef with over 10 years of experience in catering, specializing in Mediterranean and seafood cuisine. I aim to leverage my experience in remote locations and teamwork to deliver exceptional dining experiences onboard yachts.

Personal Details

Age34 years
GenderMale
ResidenceItaly

Career Objective

To continue my career as a yacht chef, providing gourmet culinary experiences for guests and crew alike.

Passports

Italy

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy exploring new recipes, cooking with fresh local seafood, and collaborating with teams to create memorable dining experiences.

Experience

Chef

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025
M/Y Hodor

Responsible for cooking for 25 crew members and sometimes for guests.

Sole Chef

Mar 2025 - Jul 2025
M/Y Edesia

Responsible for designing and preparing gourmet menus for up to 12 guests and daily meals for 7 crew members. Fully in charge of provisioning in international ports, menu planning tailored to guest preferences and dietary restrictions.

Sole Chef

Current
Aug 2023 - Present
M/Y 35 m ATOM

Kitchen management, galley management, coordination with dining room staff, events, parties, catering.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Hygiene Level III
Culinary Trained

Languages

ItalianNative
SpanishConversational
EnglishConversational

References

3 references

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