About me
Andrea is a highly skilled and creative chef with over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including private yachts and high-end restaurants. His culinary expertise spans Italian, Mediterranean, and international cuisines, and he is known for delivering exceptional gourmet experiences. Andrea is proficient in managing kitchens and teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth operations, excellent guest satisfaction, and maintaining the highest hygiene standards. His culinary philosophy emphasizes sustainability, seasonal ingredients, and innovative menu design.
Education
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Culinary Institute, Italy 2005 - 2008
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Experience
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Private Yacht 75m 2020 - Present
Executive Chef
Responsible for all culinary operations, menu planning, provisioning, and maintaining high standards of hygiene for crew and guests.
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Luxury Hotel, Florence, Italy 2016 - 2020
Head Chef
Led kitchen staff, developed new gourmet menus, and ensured food quality and presentation for a high-end clientele.
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Ristorante Italiano, Rome, Italy 2012 - 2016
Sous Chef
Assisted the head chef in managing kitchen operations and creating seasonal, innovative dishes for an upscale Italian restaurant.
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Hotel Bellagio, Milan, Italy 2008 - 2012
Chef de Partie
Worked in various sections of the kitchen, specializing in Mediterranean and Italian dishes while maintaining high food quality.
Expertise
Honors & awards
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Best Mediterranean Chef Award 2018
Best Mediterranean Chef Award
Recognized for excellence in Mediterranean cuisine by the Italian Culinary Association.