Armando Selimaj is an experienced chef seeking a new position. He has over 15 years of experience working on private yachts and in restaurants in Italy, Poland, and other parts of Europe. He has strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, budgeting, and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Some of the yachts and restaurants he has worked on include M/Y "Soy Amor", M/Y Ocean Paradise 55, and the Marine Hotel in Kolobrzeg, Poland. He is fluent in several languages and able to work with diverse groups of people.

1. Armando Selimaj Chef
Name: Armando Selimaj Date of birth: 10.08.1977
Nationality: Albanian Phone: 0039 – 388 8746089
Email: armandoselimaj26@gmail.com
Languages spoken: Albanian, English, Italian, Greek, Polish.
Objective
Energetic, results-driven culinary professional seeking a challenging position as a Chef. Open-minded personality
with a good understanding and flexibility towards other mentalities and working methods due to significant
international experience and ability to work with a mix of nationalities and specific particularities of the working
place. Bringing integrity, menu planning, culinary staff management and skills to provide a high standard of
service.
Skills
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the cooking & food preparation area.
- Able to communicate well with both superiors and subordinates.
- A keen interest in food and cooking.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Creativity and imagination for food presentation.
- Good organizational skills.
- The ability to manage a budget.
License and sertificates
STCW’95 ,ENG 1, HACCP training, MCA power boat licence, Food Hygiene sertificate ,Discharge seaman book
Professional work experience
Aprill 2016 September 2016 Chef M/Y “Soy Amor”Benetti42m/Private charter yacht
-10 guests/ 9 crew.Season in the Mediterranean sea.
-Handling emergency situations,having to produce extra meals at the last minute.
-Planning the cooking of dishes based on the number of guests expected/vegetarian menu when requiered/.
-Keeping within budget when ordering food stock.
-Quickly adapt to a changing work environment and customer tastes.
September 2015 February 2016 Chef M/Y Ocean Paradise 55
-Planning the cooking for owner’s villa and boat up to 12 guests / 12 crew.
-Ensured all the food met all standards and was served on time.
-Creating new menus and dishes on a daily basis based on needs of gue
February 2013–October 2014 Chef M/Y “Soy Amor”Benetti42m/Private yacht
-10 guests/ 9 crew.Season in the Mediterranean sea.
-Handling emergency situations,having to produce extra meals at the last minute.
-Planning the cooking of dishes based on the number of guests expected/vegetarian menu when requiered/.
-Keeping within budget when ordering food stock.
-Quickly adapt to a changing work environment and customer tastes.
January 2012-January 2013 Head Chef M/Y“Bistango”Benetti 62m/Charter yacht
-12 guests/15 crew.Charter season in Italy and France.
-Having the patience to deal with demanding customers and to work to a very high standard.

2. -Paying attention to detail and meals to individual requirements.
-Possessing extensive knowledge of all the rules and regulations concerning personal hygiene in galley.
-Planning Private party and B-day menus.
-Monitoring the taste, visual appeal, financial cost and temperature of all meals served.
May 2012-October 2012 Chef M/Y “Kay” – Sunseeker 88’/ Private yacht
-Very busy season with up to 12 guests in Italy and France.
-Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are complied with guests requirements.
January 2012-May 2012 Executive Chef "Hotel Grand Nosalowy Dwór"****Zakopane,Poland.
-Mare Monti Restaurant,in Hotel Grand Nosalowy Dwór **** offers a selection of Polish and international cuisine.
-Restaurant offers meals in the form of themed buffets or delicious served dishes.
-Managing all aspects of the kitchen and cooking areas.
July 2010-September 2011 Executive Chef "Marine Hotel" **** Kołobrzeg, Poland.
March 2009 - July 2010 Executive Chef "Sand Hotel" *** Kołobrzeg,Poland.
Apart from preparing meals at scheduled times, also responsible for overseeing all who work done by kitchen
staff and ensuring that they carry out their duties to the fullest of their abilities.
Duties
- Constantly evaluating meals and food products to ensure that the highest quality standards are
maintained.
- Cooking and serving attractive meals made to individual requirements.
- Demonstrating cooking techniques and the correct use of equipment to staff.
- Overseeing the work of the junior catering staff to ensure that all dut ies are carried out correctly.
- Liaising with managers and kitchen staff regarding customers orders.
- Ensuring that all administrative processes are followed and recorded as required.
- Involved in the recruiting and hiring of all kitchen and catering staff.
- Maintaining a safe kitchen area and hygienic working environment.
- Ensuring that the provisions are well stocked and that sufficient food supplies are always available.
- Organising the food for special occasions like wedding, banquets and conferences.
April 2008-August 2008 Chef M/Y "Keep Cool" 28m. Private yacht
-Managing the day to day menu for the guests.
-In charge of costing up all menus.
May 2006-February 2007 Chef M/Y "Christina O"25m. Private/Charter yacht
-Responsible for the kitchen and service for the guests.
-Ensuring that food is always ready on time and to the required standards.
-Creating dishes for clients with special dietary needs.
May 2004-August 2005 Chef M/Y "Vagabunda" 37m.Private yacht
-Cooking for 8 guests and 6 crew.
-Ensuring that food is always ready on time and to the required standards.
-Winter time: painting, cleaning, preparing the yacht for the summer, tender operation and maintenance.
January 2002-January 2004 Chef Restaurant "Dick Turpin" Sanremo,Italy
-Responsible for the efficient running of the kitchen area, and directly in charge of the overall
preparation of all the food which is served in the dining hall and cafeteria.
-Mediterranean cuisine: Seafood, Pasta ,salads ,crepes etc.
References
Valeriy Malikov, Captain M/Y “Soy Amor” e-mail: masterfavourite@gmail.com
Ilija Dimitrijevic,Captain M/Y “Bistango” e-mail: ilija.dimitrijevic@gmail.com +393338793146

3. Ilija Dimitrijevic,Captain M/Y Ocean Paradise 55
captain@my-oceanparadise.com
Corrado Snaiderbaur,Captain M/Y “Kay” e-mail: corradosnaiderbaur@yahoo.it +393356774692
Jan Wrobleski,Hotel manager “Marine hotel” *****(Five Star) and “Sand hotel”**** Kołobrzeg,Poland
j.wroblewski@zdrojowainvest.pl +48601330200