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Hannah Bolus-Berkowitz

@hannahboluschef

Professional Chef with Expertise in Mediterranean Cuisine

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Sous Chef+2
Temporary+1

About

A confident and driven chef (28) working my 3rd year in the industry currently focusing on delivering exceptional crew meals for up to 16 members. My passion for food and hospitality is complemented by a deep appreciation for healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, as well as a strong understanding of current food trends. I excel at creating dishes that highlight depth of flavor and thoughtful, complementary pairings. Customer satisfaction is my top priority, ensuring that every meal is prepared with precision and care. I value teamwork and approach my role with kindness, respect, and professionalism towards my colleagues, superiors, and teammates. I am committed to providing both high-quality meals and a positive, harmonious work environment.

Personal Details

Age29 years
GenderFemale

Passports

Croatia
South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Scuba Diving (Advanced level), Long distance running, Hiking, Photography, Surfing

Experience

Crew/Sous Chef

Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
M/Y Katharine

Crew chef for 16 crew onboard. Assist head chef with guest meals on charter. 6 month shipyard period solely responsible for the galley upkeep and weekly provisioning.

Sole Chef

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
M/Y Matsu

Sole chef for 14 guests and 6 crew. Bespoke menu development for breakfast, 3 course lunch & 3 course dinner. Family style/plated depending on guest preference. Galley provision management.

Private Chef

Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
Ski Blanc

Menu Development, Meal Co-ordination, Provide breakfast, tea and three-course dinner for up to 14 guests/week. Weekly Shopping, budgeting and stock take. Guest relations and hosting. Daily operations.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

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

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

5 references

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