Summary
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Chef Experience
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Michaela Sieben

Michaela Sieben

Mobile,AL

Summary

With an extensive history in the yachting industry I have worked my way through various roles where I focused and progressed my career as a professional chef. I have experience on several sizes of vessels in both charter and private. While focusing on creating delicious homemade meals I also understand the importance of timeliness and strong communication as a team player. With the best of my abilities, my professional interests are on preferences, tasty and balanced food as well as the fluidity of meal service to ensure satisfied guests.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Charter and Private Chef

Private Estates and Yachts
01.2020 - Current

MOST RECENTS

*MY Unwineded, 112 Westport, 2025 ~Private and Charter Chef REFERENCE PROVIDED

*MY Record Year, 85 Princess, 2021-present ~Private and Charter Chef REFERENCE PROVIDED

*MY Bravo Zulu, 120 Westport, 2021-present~ recurring Private and Estate Chef REFERENCE PROVIDED

*SV Ithaka-2025 Private and Charter REFERENCE PROVIDED

ADDITIONAL

*MY Mirracle and Estate

*MY Zoom

*MY Cache

*MY Top Times

*MY N.E.W.S

*MY La Sirena


Private Chef and Estate Management

Motor Yacht Pure Insanity and RES Exhibits
01.2013 - 02.2020
  • Private Chef for all yacht trips, private estate functions and any additional cooking events
  • Managed interior crew for private estate, as well as other properties and several boats
  • Worked closely with the owners and their preferences
  • Organize and provision for all properties
  • Designed work schedules for other crew

Education

Culinary Degree -

The Arts Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2010

Digestive Health - Ayurveda

The Joyful Belly Institute
01.2016

Health Coach - Healthy Eating

Integrative Nutrition
01.2014

Skills

  • Baking and desserts
  • Italian, Mediterranean, American, Healthy & Clean
  • Punctual timing on food service
  • Line handling
  • Team player and clear communication
  • Creative and thoughtful food

Timeline

Freelance Charter and Private Chef

Private Estates and Yachts
01.2020 - Current

Private Chef and Estate Management

Motor Yacht Pure Insanity and RES Exhibits
01.2013 - 02.2020

Culinary Degree -

The Arts Institute

Digestive Health - Ayurveda

The Joyful Belly Institute

Health Coach - Healthy Eating

Integrative Nutrition

Chef Experience

As a freelance Chef my focus when starting a job is to understand the food preferences and the layout of the galley. I will start my journey with going through all cabinets and making a provisions list. I always try to use what is there first and will discard any outdated items.  I take budget and money consciousness as a priority and manage to create an exciting menu under these guidelines. I try to always keep my galley clean and food handling within all food safety requirements. I will go over menu ideas and welcome any input with the chief stew for additions or changes. I am an open minded person that takes pride in hard work and happy tastebuds.

Personal Information

Title: Yacht and Estate Chef
Michaela Sieben