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JASON  FARR

JASON FARR

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

I am a dedicated and hard working chef that is ready for a new challenge and wants to push myself further in all aspects. Would love the challenge of a busy vessel that keeps me both motivated and enthusiastic, to produce some great quality dishes, I also would love to teach whom ever i work with and also be taught by them to improve myself and keep moving forward in my self development as both a chef and crew member.. High-performing Chef offering 11 years of yachting experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive work environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sole Temp Chef

M/Y Ramble on
12.2024 - Current
  • Cooking for 11 Crew
  • Cooking for Owner and Family over December - Kosher and non - Kosher
  • Restructuring the Galley to a workable state
  • Organizing Inventories on board
  • General day to day running and ordering
  • General Maintenance

Head Chef

M/Y C Star 60m lurssen
Cayman Island Flag , FL
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Rotational Head/Sole Chef
  • Cater to 15 Crew and up to 12 guest
  • Daily crew breakfast, lunch and dinner, when guest on only Lunch and Dinner
  • worked every day on rotation 70 on 70 off
  • crew had food cooked fresh daily.
  • Guests could range from 1 through most 26
  • Communicated well with family on preferences as several different family members and all had own requirements
  • Worked closely with suppliers for produce and cost management .
  • dynamic family to cater for always had different options menu wise
  • Dietary preferences catered for celiac, nut and sesame allergies
  • General day to day galley cleaning
  • Rotation on all produce in fridge, freezer and dry stores
  • General daily checks and rotation of all products and produce
  • Worked closely and well with chief stew on all matters
  • Used the Voly system to input all invoices and receipts to send to Captain for approval
  • Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
  • Ordered food supplies from vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Conducted daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.

Sous Chef

M/Y Lady Britt
09.2013 - 12.2021
  • Have ENG1, STCW, Security, Level 3 Food and Hygiene
  • Cater to 16 Crew and 12 Guests
  • Off Charter maintain the galley, stores and fridges upkeep and general ordering, shopping for crew needs
  • On charter generally take control of breads, ice creams, cold larder, salads, and desserts. Crew food is split between us
  • Assist with anything Head chef requires also.
  • Menu writing planning etc.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with Suppliers to source the best ingredients as much as possible depending on location
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high quality standards.
  • Supported Head Chef with stock control and rotation, minimizing waste with FIFO systems.
  • Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.

CHEF TOURNANT

Luscombes Golden Ball
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • LUSCOMBES AT THE GOLDEN BALL 80 Cover Restaurant Extensive outside catering and private cooking at houses.
  • Pastry Chef for the restaurant and outside catering
  • Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
  • Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
  • Experimented with new dish creations by incorporating customer recommendations and feedback.

EXEC PASTRY CHEF DILLION HOTELS, YE OLDE BELL HURLEY, THE CROWN AT AMERSHAM
01.2010 - 09.2012

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

01.2006 - 01.2010
  • 5 in Pastry) L'ESCARGOT The Picasso Room 1 Michelin Star 3 Rosettes 35-40 covers Two private dining rooms 140 cover Brassiere.

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

4 Red Star
01.2005 - 10.2006
  • 3 Rosettes 60 cover fine dining 100 cover fine dining.

Development Chef

Banqueting and Large Spa Catering, Sharpham Park Spelt Products JASON FARR CONTINUED, THE BOX TREE - HEAD PASRTY CHEF, Michelin Star
04.2004 - 01.2005
  • 80 Covers Restaurant Outside catering upto 200.

PASTRY CHEF

STUDLEY PRIORY HOTEL
01.2000 - 01.2004

40 Bedroom Hotel


  • Closely followed recipes and Chef standards, maintaining consistency across the operation
  • Kept a thorough, detailed inventory to ensure sufficient stock levels and minimize waste.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, instilling capability and confidence to deliver excellent results consistent with company standards.

CDP PASTRY CHEF

BAY TREE HOTEL
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • 32 bedroom hotel 80 Cover Restaurant 4 Large Private Dining Rooms Wedding upto 160 Covers.

COMMIS PASTRY WROXTON HOUSE HOTEL
01.1997 - 01.1999

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Catering

North Oxfordshire College
BANBURY
06.1998

Skills

  • Baking and pastry
  • Food preparation
  • Foodservice
  • Problem solving
  • Kitchen management
  • Menu development
  • Staff training
  • Attention to detail
  • Special requests
  • Modern British and European cuisine
  • Stock control
  • Creativity
  • Vegetarian menu options
  • French cooking methods
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food allergens knowledge
  • Plating
  • COSHH regulations knowledge
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Menu design

Additional Information

  • INTERESTS PLAYING GOLF
  • EATING OUT
  • LEARNING NEW CUISINES
  • SPENDING TIME WITH THE WIFE AND DOG

Certification

ENG 1 Exp 4/Dec/2025

STCW

STCW Refreshers 2024 Fire and Sea Survival

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2

Level 3 Supervising Food Safety

Ships Cook Certificate

Security Duties For Seafarers

Cyber security

References

  • Warren Geragthy - Executive Chef for Tom Kerridge - Email -
  • Warren@Tomkerridge.com - Phone +441628 401919 - Mobile - 07587 574129
  • Simon Jones - Owner of The Modern Kitchen - Email -
  • Simon@Themodernkitchen.com.au - Phone +61 432 294 789
  • Philip Storey - Head Chef M/Y Lady Britt - Email - Schroe@Hotmail.com or Chef@ladybritt.com - Phone - +44 7450 298490
  • Patrick Cowley - Captain M/Y Lady Britt. - Email - Patrick@Ladybritt.com Jean Damien Barrier - Character Reference - Email - jdsoif@gmail.com -Phone - +33 643209320
  • Paula Haliday - Character Reference - Phone - +44 7765 238154
  • Jeff Guymon - Captain M/Y C Star and Temp Cap Ramble On - Email - Jguymon01@aol.com
  • Phone - +1 912 6550245
  • Andrew Burridge
  • Email captain@cstaryacht.com

Whatsapp

  • +447853141187

Timeline

Sole Temp Chef

M/Y Ramble on
12.2024 - Current

Head Chef

M/Y C Star 60m lurssen
03.2022 - 10.2024

Sous Chef

M/Y Lady Britt
09.2013 - 12.2021

CHEF TOURNANT

Luscombes Golden Ball
09.2012 - 09.2013

EXEC PASTRY CHEF DILLION HOTELS, YE OLDE BELL HURLEY, THE CROWN AT AMERSHAM
01.2010 - 09.2012

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

01.2006 - 01.2010

HEAD PASTRY CHEF

4 Red Star
01.2005 - 10.2006

Development Chef

Banqueting and Large Spa Catering, Sharpham Park Spelt Products JASON FARR CONTINUED, THE BOX TREE - HEAD PASRTY CHEF, Michelin Star
04.2004 - 01.2005

PASTRY CHEF

STUDLEY PRIORY HOTEL
01.2000 - 01.2004

CDP PASTRY CHEF

BAY TREE HOTEL
01.1999 - 01.2000

COMMIS PASTRY WROXTON HOUSE HOTEL
01.1997 - 01.1999

NVQ Level 2 - Catering

North Oxfordshire College
JASON FARR