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Thomas Essl

@thomas_essl

Gourmet Chef Specializing in Unique Culinary Creations

Nice, France
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Head Chef+1

About

I am motivated by the joy of enjoyment, creating special food from raw materials in harmony with people and nature.

Personal Details

Age34 years
GenderMale

Career Objective

Hello, My name is Tom, and I am thrilled to apply for the rotational Sous Chef position in your esteemed program. With over 17 years of fine dining and luxury hospitality experience, including 2.5 years as a Relief Chef in yachting, I bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to leading diverse galley teams and am seeking a long-term Head Chef role (1-6 years) with either full or flexible rotation. I bring an intuitive, diverse, and innovative culinary style, enriched by my proficiency in four languages and my ability to seamlessly adapt to multinational and dynamic crew environments. Collaboration, respect, and fostering a positive team atmosphere are the cornerstones of my leadership approach. In my experience, a diverse and inclusive crew environment not only enhances service quality but also nurtures professional and personal growth. What sets me apart from other top candidates is the breadth and depth of my expertise. My culinary repertoire spans refined European techniques, global cuisines, and specialized diets, making me uniquely positioned to meet diverse guest expectations. Having honed my leadership skills in Michelin-starred establishments, luxury hospitality, and aboard yachts up to 123m, I combine creativity, precision, and adaptability to consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Passports

Austria

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

Truffle Hunting Piano, Chess, Non-Fiction Books Water- & Mountain Sports

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Ships Cook Certificate
Food Hygiene Level III
Food Hygiene Level II
Culinary Trained

Languages

EnglishFluent
GermanNative
FrenchConversational
ItalianConversational