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Aleks Marinov

@aleks_marinov

Innovative Chef with 7 Years of Experience in Fine Dining

Ruse, Bulgaria
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Sous Chef+1

About

I am a passionate chef dedicated to sourcing fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and reimagining traditional cuisines with modern presentation and flair. I have strong attention to detail and am familiar with personal food requirements and diets.

Personal Details

Age29 years

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive culinary experience in a challenging role that allows me to showcase my skills and creativity in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Passports

Bulgaria

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

In my free time, I enjoy staying active through tennis, athletics, and snowboarding. I also appreciate the strategic challenge of chess and have a keen interest in documentaries.

Experience

Private Chef

Aug 2025 - Jan 2026
M/Y Fantasy

Responsible for setting up the galley, and testing out all its features. Cooking for 11 crew during the shipyard period in Italy.

Private Sous Chef

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025
M/Y Daloob

Responsible for cooking for 27 crew, 10 divers and 12 guests delivering a wide variety of cuisines focusing on fresh catched fish.

Private Crew Chef

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024
M/Y Defy

Completely responsible for 38 crew, providing 2 meals a day with a huge range of cuisines and balanced healthy diet.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Hygiene Level III
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent
BulgarianNative
FrenchConversational

References

7 references

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