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Reece Giles

@ReeceGiles

Passionate Culinary Trained Chef with International Experience

Ndlambe Local Municipality, South Africa
Available in 2 weeks
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Sous Chef+5

About

I am a passionate chef with extensive culinary training and experience, specializing in various international cuisines. I have a keen interest in baking and enjoy cooking for both large groups and intimate settings.

Personal Details

Age37 years
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I am currently seeking a temporary chef position on a yacht, where I can utilize my culinary skills and experience in a dynamic environment.

Passports

Netherlands
South Africa

Hobbies & Interests

Cooking, fishing, farming honey, wild game hunting, bodyboarding, swimming.

Experience

Temp Crew Chef

Mar 2025 - May 2025
MY Lady Sura

I relieved the chef onboard to do a crossing from Seycheller to Turkey. We did a 16 day passage through the suez canal without getting provisons. Everyone was happy with the level of food they received and i was glad to get crucial experience on a larger size vessel to learn all the ins and out of the tachying world. I also was a watchkeeper in the evenings helping out the captain.

Seasonal Sous Chef at International Restaurant

May 2023 - Oct 2023
Fahrhaus Helgoland

Preparation of International and German cuisine, a Silver Service restaurant. Creating and preparing specials whilst maintaining creativity by changing specials frequently. All restaurant food orders and provisioning. Maintain high hygienic and cleanliness standards.

Sous Chef

May 2016 - May 2017

Worked under the Head Chef and managed skeleton Commi Chefs during busy periods. Stepped up to Head Chef during his vacations. 70 pax restaurant in winter and 40 pax in Summer. Classic French style cuisine with a modern twist. Catered for large functions which included canapes, buffet style and plated desserts. Predominantly seafood with some meat and vegetarian options on the menu. Creatively prepared different weekly specials.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Culinary Trained
Food Hygiene

Languages

EnglishFluent
DutchFluent
AfrikaansConversational

References

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