Nenad D.
Head Chef, Crew Chef
- Sector:
- Crew Chef
- Profile Created:
- 3 months ago
About me
Nenad is a skilled Sous Chef with extensive experience in high-end culinary environments, both on luxury yachts and in fine dining establishments. With a background in working on large private yachts, Nenad is well-versed in handling complex culinary tasks, including crew meals and guest food during charters. His professional journey has seen him rotate between various culinary stations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and hygiene according to HACCP guidelines. Nenad is seeking a full-time chef position on a motor yacht where he can continue to apply his culinary expertise in a professional and supportive environment.
Education
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Belgrade, Serbia 2012 - 2016
High School for Tourism and Hospitality
Experience
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Private Yacht | 60m+ 2024 - Present
Sous Chef
In charge of the Crew meals for up to 20 crew, assisting Head Chef with guest food during charters, and responsible for all provisions regarding Crew food.
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Private Yacht | 140m+ 2023 - 2024
Junior Sous Chef
Assisted in all culinary operations, including fine dining for VVIP guests, and maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene.
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Private Yacht | 100m+ & 60m+ 2020 - 2023
3rd/Sous Chef
Rotated between various culinary stations, managed food preparation for large crews and guests, and ensured strict adherence to health and hygiene standards.
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Seabourn Cruise Line 6* 2018 - 2020
Chef de Partie
Worked in the American Steakhouse restaurant 'Grill by Thomas Keller,' providing upscale fine dining experience and consistently delivering high-quality dishes.
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Hotel Square Nine 5*, Serbia 2016 - 2017
Demi Chef de Partie
Worked under the leadership of Branko Kisic, handling hot kitchen tasks and meat/fish preparation.
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Restaurant Lavina, Serbia 2016 - 2016
Demi Chef de Partie
Worked with notable Asian Chef Ornkamon Saraya in gastronomic service and banquets.
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Restaurant Maceo, France 2015 - 2016
Demi Chef de Partie
Managed larder section and service for a California fusion restaurant.
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Frame Brasserie, France 2014 - 2016
Commis de Cuisine
Gained experience in all kitchen posts, including breakfast and banquets.
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Little Bay, Serbia 2014 - 2014
Commis de Cuisine
Worked in all posts in an English restaurant based in London.
Expertise