Marco A.
Head Chef, Crew Chef, Soul Chef
- Sector:
- Head Chef
- Profile Created:
- 4 months ago
About me
He is a highly experienced and adaptable Head Chef with over 20 years in the yachting industry. Known for his positive attitude and high standards, Marco has worked on a variety of luxury yachts and in private villas, serving diverse clientele including Russian, Mexican, Italian, and Qatari owners. Fluent in English and conversational in French, Marco is seeking a rotational or permanent position as Head Chef on a motor yacht, where he can continue to develop his culinary skills and work with a great team.
Education
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Piraeus Maritime Training Center 2022 - 2022
Ship’s Cook Certificate
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Star Center Italia 2020 - 2020
STCW 95 REFRESH B.S.T.
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Secretes de Cuisine, Antibes, France 2019 - 2019
Food & Hygiene Certificate Level 2
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Star Center Italia 2015 - 2015
STCW95 Basic Safety Training
Experience
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M/Y PAPAJOE ¹ 45mt 2024 - Present
Sole chef
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M/ Y Khalilah 50mt 2023 - 2023
Sole chef
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Motor Yacht TATIANA 80m 2022 - 2023
Head Chef
Managed culinary operations for a Russian owner, preparing meals for the owner and guests year-round.
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Motor Yacht BOTTI (due) 45m 2021 - 2022
Sole Chef
Prepared meals for a Mexican family, handling double season operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
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Villa La Doma, St Jean de Cape Ferrat, France 2020 - 2021
Private Chef
Prepared meals for a private villa, providing high-quality culinary services.
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M/Y B3 54m 2019 - 2020
Head Chef
Prepared meals for a German owner, managing guest services for up to 12 guests and additional day guests.
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Villa Les Bruyeres, Monaco Monte Carlo 2018 - 2020
Private Chef
Managed kitchen operations for a private villa, providing culinary services for high-profile clients.
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M/Y ALALYA 50m 2014 - 2018
Sole Chef
Served a Qatari Royal Family, involved in preparing meals during Ramadan in Doha.
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M/Y BLEU DE NIMES 60+m 2005 - 2010
Head Chef
Gained worldwide experience during the yacht’s first world tour, managing culinary operations for five years.
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Villas Les Cretes, Chesa la Quinta, Casa Sole 2000 - 2005
Private Chef
Worked as a private chef in various high-end villas, providing exceptional culinary services.
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M/Y KIRING 1999 - 2000
Sole Chef
First experience in the yachting industry, working in Antigua and the Caribbean Sea.
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Sailing Motor Yacht CYRANO de BERGERAC 45m 2020 - 2021
Sole Chef
Prepared meals for an Italian owner, providing full guest service for up to 10 guests in the Mediterranean.
Expertise