Experience

Chef de Cuisine

Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

April 2023 – Present

• Responsible for delivering high-quality food preparation in the galley.
• Oversee Taalatnam (Asian restaurant) and Mistral Galley (Mediterranean and Western-inspired cuisine).

Executive Sous Chef

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

September 2011 – December 2022

• Managed specialty restaurant revenue, including American Icon Steakhouse, Asian Cuisine, Jamie Oliver, Giovanni’s, and Hook Seafood Restaurant.
• Oversaw main production for dining room and buffet restaurant, including sauce station, fish station, bakery, pastry, commissary, butcher, soup station, garde manger, and entremetier.
• Handled budgeting, production control, food cost management, and time management/attendance.

Achievements & Awards

• Promoted company and achieved high Net Promoter Score (NPS) standards.
• Earned Excellent Score in Medallia by Forbes.
• Received 10-Year Service Award with Royal Caribbean.
• Participated in Christening Celebration with Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection for Ilma.
• Consistently passed USPH inspections with RCCL and RCYC.
• Received Employee and Manager of the Month awards with RCCL.

Education

Personal Details

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Additional Information

• Dine Aware training qualified, familiar with all food allergies.
• Completed leadership training with RCCL and RCYC.
• Completed culinary fundamentals training with RCCL and RCYC.
• Maintained up-to-date cruise line documentation, including Basic Safety Training, PST, PSCRB, CCM, and SSAT.

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