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Ryan Pothin

@ryan1982

Professional Chef with 20 Years of International Experience

City of Westminster, United Kingdom
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About

I am an accomplished chef with extensive experience in fine dining, skilled in creating innovative recipes and managing kitchen operations efficiently.

Personal Details

GenderMale
ResidenceFrance

Career Objective

To deliver exceptional dining experiences while continuing to develop my culinary skills in a challenging environment.

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy exploring seasonal ingredients and experimenting with new recipes.

Experience

Head Chef

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
M/Y Dragon

Designed and prepared fine dining menus for daily guest trips of 2–13 guests. Managed provisioning, budgeting, and sourcing of premium ingredients. Coordinated galley operations, maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Senior Sous Chef

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
M/Y Daloob

Supported Head Chef for 3 private charters, including members of the Qatar royal family. Executed multi-course fine dining service for up to 20 guests. Maintained galley readiness for rapid menu changes and last-minute requests.

Temp Head Chef

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
M/Y Eileen

Delivered family-style and plated menus for 6–10 guests. Oversaw full galley operations, including provisioning and waste control. Adapted menus to dietary needs while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Food Hygiene Level II
Culinary Trained
Food Hygiene
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
NVQ Level 3 Hospitality and Catering
Ships Cook Certificate

Languages

EnglishNative
ItalianBeginner

References

2 references

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