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SULET JOUBERT – Chef
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 23 December1980 DriversLicence: Yes
Nationality: SouthAfrican Languages: English,Afrikaans (Dutch),Conversational French
Visa: Schengen (valid- April 2016) Health: Excellent,non-smoker
Email: suletjoubert@gmail.com Location: Antibes,France
Cell: +33 (0)63 125 6432 Availability: Relief,freelance,tempChef
MARITIME QUALIFICATIONS
STCW95 – validuntil 14.02.19
B1B2 – validuntil October2024
ENG 1 – 13.06.15 – to be renewedinMay2015
Seaman’sPassport – CaymanIslandRegistered
RYA National PowerBoat Level 2Certificate
PERSONAL MOTIVATION & OBJECTIVE
After6 years as Chef onboard twogreat vessels,itistime fora new challenge. Ihave gainedawealth of experience
duringthistime. Iam currentlylookingforfreelance workora flexible seasonal Chefpositionona30-50m motor or
sail yacht.I love travelling,meetingnew peopleandseeingnew places,whichstretchesmyperspective andgrows
me as a person,plusprovidesaunique space tofurthermycullinaryandhospitalityskills.Ienjoy cookingavarietyof
cuisines,especiallyMediterranean,AsianandFusion.Guestslovemyfoodbecause itisfresh,healthy,beautifuland
delicious.
I am a people'spersonandenjoyworkinginateamenvironment.My yearsinthe cateringindustry & on yachts have
taught me howto balance the fine art of gettingthe jobdone whilstentertainingguestsandbeingpeople-centred.I
am usedto,and handle stresswell.Iamveryorganised, flexible, attentive todetail,creative,energeticand
passionate abouteverythingIdo,makingthe mostof everyopportunity.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
I love cooking&baking,travelling,dancing(ballet),running(trail runs), mountainbiking, hiking,snowboarding,
reading,photography,andenjoyinglife ingeneral!

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MARITIME EXPERIENCE
M/Y LE GYPSY -
32m, San Lorenzo - Private – Antibes,France June 2015 – July 2015 (Temp Chef)
Thiswas my firstexperienceasa freelance Chef andreallylovedmytime onthisyachtandwill jointhemagainat
the beginningof Augustforanothertripwiththe owners.Iwasresponsibleforall provisioning,cookingand
preparingthe interiorforguestsandall table settingsandservice.
M/Y LIVADIA June 2013 – February 2015
M/Y DARSEA
30m, Moonens- Private & Charter – La Napoule,France April 2009 – January 2013
Duringmy time onboth vesselsI fulfilledthe roles alternativelyof Chef (duringthe season) andChief Stewardess
(off-season),plushelpingondeckor elsewhere whenrequired.
Chef:
Planned,provisionedandpreparedall crewandguestsmealsduring6busyseasons.Service styleincludedmostly
buffetluncheswithaplatedstarteranddessert.Dinnerservice oftenincludedpre-dinnercanapesandthen3 course
platedservice.Breakfastincludedaselectionof plattersandhotbreakfastof choice everymorning.Myexperience
has taughtme andmade me confidentinfindingsuppliersandsourcingthe bestingredientswhenarrivinginnew
ports andplaces.
Chief Stewardess
Responsible forall interiormaintenance,crew meals,stockkeepingandrestocking forthe new seasons
(e.g.toiletries,wine&spirits,uniforms,etc.),before the new stewardesswouldarrive.Duringthe shipyardperiodsI
was responsible formanagingall aspectsof the interiorworktobe done.Since the chef and stew workclosely,Iam
usedto helpingwithtable settings,turndowns,drinksservice,foodservice,laundryandgeneral detailingof the
vessel includingspecial treatmentformarble andleather.
Other:
Assistingthe captainwithadministrative duties,accounting,keepingtrackof crew budgetsandprovisioning
budgets,acquiringquoteswhere needed,organisingthe uniform, aswell asinterviewingstewardesses.OndeckI
helpedwithfenders,bringingupthe anchor,flakingthe chain,assistingwiththe lineswhendocking.Ihave done
nightwatches as part of 24hr watchsystemandengine roomchecksduringdeliveries.
AreasTravelled
I have beenfortunate enoughtohave done extensive travellingwhilstonboardDarsea and Livadiaand have cruised
all aroundthe MediterraneanincludingCorsica,Sardinia,Ibizaandthe southcoast of France and alsoall the wayup
the EnglishChannel toHollandfora warrantyperiod.Ihave done the Croatiancoast line andthe GreekIslandstwice
and one yearwe went all the way to Israel andback viaTurkeyto France.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Diplomas inCuisine & Pastry – SA ChefsAcademy,Cape Town Feb-Jun2013
 Thai Cooking course on Komak Island – Thailand Feb2011
 Vietnamese Cookingcourse at Hanoi CookingSchool,Vietnam Feb2011
 Certificate:ProjectManagement– Cape Town Aug-Nov2008
 Certificate:Institute ofCulinary Arts - Stellenbosch March 2006
 Bachelor of Arts Degree - Cum Laude – StellenboschUniversity 2002-2005
 Basic Computer Course – Cape Town 2001
 Tourism Diploma – Varsity College Cape Town 1999
 Personal FitnessTraining Diploma – Exercise Teachers Academy 1999
 Grade 12 - Camps Bay High School, Matric Exemption 1994-1998

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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
Cuisine & Pastry Diploma Practical WorkExperience Feb’13-Jun‘13
 Gainedvaluable skills&knowledge while workingwiththe followingtopcateringcompaniesinCape Town:
Annalize Catering,ZestCatering,Of the EartCatering.
Art Cafe – Gallery& Bistro in Hemanus SA Dec’11-Mar‘12
 Projectmanagedthe complete set-upandcreationof a new Bistro/ Art GalleryfortopSA artist.Included
creatingmenus,trainingstaff,settingupthe kitchen,suppliers,accounts,foodcosts.
Gourmandises- PersonalisedCatering May’07- Currently
 My ownsmall part–time businessinitiative. Cateringforvariousprivate &corporate events&assistingwith
planning&productionof the event.Anythingfromdinnerfor12 to a weddingfor150pax to a conference for
500pax. WheneverIam home inCape Town I workunderthisname.
Common GroundCoffee Shop,Rondebosch,Cape Town May & Nov-Dec‘08
 Staff training,assistantmanager,menuplanning, kitchenset-up,practical cooking.
ConnexionsCoffee Shop,Canal Walk,Cape Town Apr ‘07 – Mar ‘09
 Managed cateringdepartmentandbakedforcoffee shop.
EscoffierCatering,Cape Town Jan ‘02 - Apr ‘09
 Organisational Manager:developmentof menus,costing, presentation,&effective runningof business.
 Coordinating/Running of events of large scale: J&B Met (max 1500 pax), Presidents Cup Golf Challenge at
Fancourt in George (2000 pax), Volvo Ocean Race, Irish Ball Gala Dinner (700 pax), Catering for FIFA
delegates,BMWGS Challenge (2004-2008, 250-650 pax),Two OceansMarathon (1500 pax)
Loudfire Party & Events Production Sep ‘01 - Dec ‘02
 Supervisingvariousevents:corporate,private,touristincentive
 Interviewing&trainingof part-time staff,Receptionist,secretarial duties
Animal Kingdom, DisneyWorld,Orlando, Florida Feb ‘00 - Feb ‘01
 Instructor:trainingof new guides,drivinglessons,guidinglesson,assessingtheirprogress&ability.Co-
ordinating&assistinginvariouspositionsaround the ‘Africa’sectionof the theme park.
REFERENCES
AlexanderNist–Captainof M/Y LIVADIA *** All Ownerreferencesavailableuponrequest.
Email:captainalex@sevenoceans.fr
Cell:+33(0)61 541 2538
Mario Merl – Captainof M/Y DARSEA
Email:captaindarsea@gmail.com
Cell:+33(0)68 600 8633
WalterPichler- Captain– Le Gypsy
E-mail:walter.pichler@me.com
Cell:+33(0)62 266 3215
Thank you for consideringme forthe position.ShouldIgetthe opportunityof an interview,Iwill be more than
happyto give youa “taste” of what I do 