About
With more than three years as a Sole Chef on similar-sized sailing yachts, a lifelong sailing background, and strong French culinary roots, I bring immediate value onboard. Cooking underway is second nature to me. My experience includes yacht deliveries, ASA certification, and racing with a J/111 team in California, giving me a clear understanding of performance sailing, timing, teamwork, and safe, disciplined movement in the galley during maneuvers. I am highly organized and confident in pre-season setup, passage provisioning, stock management, and galley cleanliness and efficiency. My cuisine combines Mediterranean freshness with French technique: seasonal, balanced, elegant, and adaptable. I am equally comfortable creating refined meals for owners and guests or nourishing, consistent food for crew during regattas and active cruising. Calm, resourceful, and hands-on, I contribute wherever needed and thrive in small, professional sailing teams.
Personal Details
Career Objective
To apply my culinary, hospitality, and sailing experience in a dynamic yacht environment, delivering exceptional service, prioritizing safety, and creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages. My long-term goal is to join a global circumnavigation, combining my love of sailing, adventure, and life at sea.
Passports
Hobbies & Interests
Sailing, Dressage Horse trainer, Yoga Student (20 years) , Swimming, snorkeling, Diving, Paddleboarding. Self-taught bread maker. Baking desserts, playing with Puff pastry.
Experience
Chef and Stew
CurrentChef / Stew | M/Y Cool Breeze (82’ Viking Fishing Vessel) | June 2025 – Present Serving a crew of 4 and 4–8 guests on board this active sportfishing program. Responsible for full culinary and stewarding duties, ensuring a high standard of service in a dynamic environment. Key Contributions: Prepare and present three daily plated, nutritious meals, adapting to dietary needs and preferences. Bake fresh breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries daily to elevate guest and crew experience. Fillet and prepare freshly caught fish for sushi and sashimi, highlighting creativity with the catch of the day. Manage stewardess responsibilities, including turn-up and turn-down service, laundry, provisioning support, and maintaining vessel cleanliness. Deliver multi-role flexibility, supporting both galley and interior operations with professionalism.
Sole Chef/Logistics
Sole Chef | M/Y Moana (58m Motor Catamaran) | March – May 2025 Instrumental in readying the yacht for departure after a delayed arrival from Europe, taking on extensive operational, provisioning, and culinary responsibilities during a challenging startup period. Key Contributions: Provisioned and menu-planned extensively for owners, guests, and crew, meeting complex dietary needs for six adults and four children. Delivered a structured daily service: breakfast, lunch, children’s dinner, afternoon cake, canapés, and plated dinners. Baked fresh breads, pastries, and desserts daily, ensuring variety and quality in all meals. Coordinated accommodations and logistics for two French captains overseeing ongoing repairs, including housing and vehicle rentals. Managed a three-month supply of provisions, using vacuum-sealing techniques to maximize freshness of baked goods, vegetables, and perishables. Assisted the initial captain with stewardess interviews by bridging a language barrier. Took initiative beyond the galley, applying entrepreneurial and organizational skills to support vessel readiness amidst delays, mechanical issues, and late crew arrivals. Consistently worked 16-hour days, building highly customized menus and provisioning systems tailored to dietary restrictions and young children. Cruising destinations included Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas.
Sole Chef
Revamped the galley and performed inventory checks to enhance cookware and maximize provisions space. Sole chef for 12 guests celebrating the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Plated 3 meals per day for 21 days, including nightly canapes, desserts, and fresh bread.
Certifications & Qualifications
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References
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