Objective
To secure a challenging position as chef onboard a large motor yacht with proven skills based on 20+ years in the hospitality industry, including proper service and presentation of cuisine. I have been boating and sailing since the age of ten. Being a non-smoker with an outgoing personality I believe I have a lot to offer a prospective employer. To learn more about me and to take a look at several photos and menus please go to my web site at www.chefken.com
Sea Employment Experience
Dec 03-May06 M/Y LADY SYLVIA 106’ Mostly private yacht with corporate and family functions. Mostly spent time in New York and Florida
Feb 03-Dec 03 Freelance Positions M/Y Adler, M/Y Teleost S/Y Atlanta and Bahamas Sailing Adventure, M/Y Lion Wind, television show Boating Today TV, several Palm Beach Residences, M/Y Arcadia, M/Y Carabelle, Terries Catering, M/Y Party Girls, M/Y On Safari
Mar 01-Aug 01 M/Y Amorazur II 150’ Private/Charter---Cruising area Bahamas and Mediterranean. Seasonal position.
Nov 00-Feb 01 Knot Done ---Purchased my own fast sailing catamaran and spent several months in the Bahamas visiting various islands, Dockwalk article December 2000
Oct 99- Oct 00 M/Y L’Elegance 150’ Private/charter--- 1 year contract, cruising area, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Caribbean. Concours Des Chef’s winner Monaco year 2000
Feb 99-Oct 99 Freelance Positions---M/Y Cherosa 150’, Terries Catering, M/Y Jami, M/Y Beeliver, M/Y Bella Rena, M/Y Lady Pita, M/Y Lady Sandals
Nov 98- Feb 99 M/Y Big Eagle 173’ Private/Charter--- Cruising Bahamas, Caribbean, West Indies, Joan Rivers 2 week “ Honeymoon Cruise”
Apr 98-Nov 98 M/Y Voyager 95’ Private/Charter---seasonal position First year chartered
Sept 97-Feb 98 Secret Love Too 164’ Private—First Chef onboard. Owner moved the boat to the Mediterranean waiting to sell, no need for a full time chef then.
Jan 97-Aug 97 M/Y Shyraga 95’ Private—7 month contract while owner took a cruise down Central and South America.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
WINNER of the “Concours des Chefs” competition in Monaco year 2000
Nippon Television Network Corporation featuring “The American Birthday Party”
while onboard Lady Pita
Bradford Marine Calendar Featured “Chef of the month” May 1999
Dockwalk articles May 1999 and Dec 2000
“No one could ever equal your pastries or desserts --Joan Rivers, Onboard Big Eagle
for 2 week Honeymoon Cruise 1998/1999
Philadelphia Inquirer October 6, 1996 Featured in article concerning work being done on Philadelphia’s Historic Tall Ship GAZELA
Cuisine Ability
North American, Pacific Northwest, Southern, Sushi, Steak and Seafood,
Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Italian, German, French, Desserts
Food Service Ability
French, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Buffet, Family Style, Any other style to please the guests
Parts of the world cruised
East Coast of North America, Bahamas, Coast Rica, Honduras, Belize,
Guatemala, Panama and the Canal, British West Indies, Caribbean,
Columbia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Tobago, ABC Islands, Mediterranean
References available upon request
