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Nollis Heydenrych

@nollis

Dynamic Culinary Professional with Expertise in Menu Creation

Kareeberg Local Municipality, South Africa
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Sole Chef+2

About

I am a dynamic culinary professional with a passion for creating innovative menus and ensuring food safety compliance. I thrive in high-pressure environments and excel in leading teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences aboard luxury yachts.

Personal Details

Age43 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To leverage my extensive culinary skills and experience in high-end dining to contribute to a prestigious yacht or hospitality establishment, while continuing to develop my expertise in innovative cuisine and guest satisfaction.

Passports

South Africa

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy golf, fishing, hiking, gardening, reading, and wine tasting.

Experience

Sous Chef

Sep 2025 - Nov 2025
M/Y Triple 7

Assisted the Head Chef in planning and preparing high-end varied cuisine for guests and crew, maintaining the exceptional standards. Prepared and presented fine-dining meals tailored to guest preferences, dietary requirements and requests with creativity and precision. Ensured smooth galley operations through excellent organisation, hygiene and food-safety compliance. Managed provisioning, stock rotation, and inventory control to minimize waste and maintain quality.

Sole Chef

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
S/Y Elena of London

Managed comprehensive menu planning and meal preparation for both guests and crew, creating bespoke menus tailored to individual preferences, dietary requirements, and special requests, consistently exceeding expectations. Crafted high-quality dishes inspired by Mediterranean, French, Italian, Indian, and fusion cuisines, delivering visually stunning and flavourful meals that enhanced the onboard dining experience. Maintained a spotless, highly organized galley while effectively overseeing inventory, optimizing costs, and collaborating closely with crew and service staff to ensure smooth operations and a five-star dining experience.

Temporary Sole Chef

Jun 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y H1

Directed meal planning and preparation for guests and crew, creating tailored daily menus that accommodate individual preferences and dietary needs. Produced elegant dishes influenced by Mediterranean, French, Italian, Indian, and fusion cuisines, consistently presenting visually appealing and flavourful meals throughout the day and evening. Maintained an immaculate and efficiently organized galley, overseeing inventory, controlling costs, and working closely with crew and service staff to deliver a top-tier dining experience.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

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

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

5 references

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