Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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Iona Newman

Iona Newman

London UK

Summary

Personable and creative individual with passion for culinary arts. Experienced in high-demand, client-focused environments, excelling in time management and attention to detail. Versatile in menu planning, dietary accommodations, and creating unique dining experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sole Yacht Chef

YVC, Dream Caribbean Blue
05.2023 - Current
  • Full organization and running a fully booked 2 crew charter yacht (Bali5.4, lagoon55) based in the British Virgin Islands and Mallorca
  • Arranging pre-charter calls to discuss guests preferences and expectations of charter - all of which were met and exceeded showed in positive reviews
  • Menu planning, provisioning all food and drinks, cooking 3 meals a day including drinks service, for a weekly charter routine
  • Worked in a fast-pace environment that required on-the-spot problem solving

Freelance Private Chef

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Providing both plated & relaxed dining experience for the clients and families
  • Regularly managing last minute requests, and accommodating client’s needs
  • Hosting cocktail parties of50+, delivering5 star service, received multiple commendations for customer service and communication

Chef & First Mate

05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Stewardess duties on board privately owned Motor Yacht, maintaining perfect presentation and cleanliness of interior at all times, when guests were on board as well as pre arrival
  • Laundry, cabin service, interior detailing, provisioning and maintaining stock onboard, and whilst the family are onboard cooking and serving
  • Provided excellent VIP enhanced service to important guests onboard

Freelance Relocation Consultant

Accent Relocation
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Created itineraries, managed viewings, and accompanied HNWI clients on home searches
  • Provided service for stress - free relocation for recurring clients
  • Maintained good client relationships by providing high-quality bespoke service

Private Chef

Quinta Chef
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided full-service catering, around the clock, for parties of up to25 guests
  • Responsibilities including, but not limited to; grocery shopping, preparation and serving of all meal
  • Setting up the villas, and ensuring the kitchen and dining area was left in a pristine state


Chalet Host

Tui, Crystal Ski
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided full-service catering to chalets of up to15 guests, Excellent feedback and testimonials received
  • Directly responsible for ensuring the customers holiday expectations were met/exceeded



Education

bSc (Hons) - Economics, Finance, and International Business

Oxford Brookes University
01.2022

A-levels - Mathematics (Pure and Statistics), Economics, Art and design

Berkhamsted School
07.2018

9 GCSEs -

Beaconsfield High Grammar School
07.2016

Skills

    British & Irish

    B1 Visa

Certification

2023 - Ashburton Cooking school - Level 3 Diploma- Yacht chef certificate

2023 - STCW 95 - Flying fish Academy Isle of Wight

2022 - Food & Hygiene Level 2

2022 - Orchards Cooking School

Hobbies and Interests

Skiing, Shooting, Sailing, Cooking, Travel, Yoga

Timeline

Chef & First Mate

05.2024 - 10.2024

Sole Yacht Chef

YVC, Dream Caribbean Blue
05.2023 - Current

Freelance Private Chef

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Freelance Relocation Consultant

Accent Relocation
01.2020 - 01.2023

Private Chef

Quinta Chef
01.2019 - 01.2020

Chalet Host

Tui, Crystal Ski
01.2018 - 01.2019

A-levels - Mathematics (Pure and Statistics), Economics, Art and design

Berkhamsted School

bSc (Hons) - Economics, Finance, and International Business

Oxford Brookes University

9 GCSEs -

Beaconsfield High Grammar School
Iona Newman