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Stephen Carrera

Sarasota

Summary

With a proven track record at M/Y Marlinda for delivering premium seafood, I bring expertise in safe food handling and marine safety protocols. Known for resilience and team collaboration, I've excelled in challenging environments, achieving a remarkable 26% tip average on charters. My journey includes enhancing culinary skills across prestigious yachts, driven by a passion for the sea and culinary excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Fisherman

M/Y Marlinda
04.2024 - 09.2024


  • Established a reputation for consistently delivering premium quality seafood products within the industry network.
  • Performed routine maintenance on fishing gear and equipment to extend lifespan and reduce downtime due to malfunctions.


Chef

M/Y Sweet Emocean
09.2021 - 03.2024

Successfully completed over twenty charters and maintained a tip average of 26%. I left the operation to reinspire my self by taking a break from cooking.

Chef

M/Y Entrepreneur
12.2021 - 06.2022

Successfully completed seven charters before the vessel was stuck by lightning.

Chef

M/Y Melia
03.2013 - 11.2021

Private operation that did long range trips around the Bahamas and Central America. Worked and lived on the vessel the entirety of my employment. I resigned from this boat to persue charter yachting and have been for the last four years.

Education

Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Safe food handling techniques
  • Marine safety protocols
  • Patience and persistence
  • Physical stamina and endurance
  • Fly fishing mastery
  • Expert fish identification
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Boat handling expertise
  • Knife skills
  • Food presentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Ingredient knowledge

Timeline

Professional Fisherman

M/Y Marlinda
04.2024 - 09.2024

Chef

M/Y Entrepreneur
12.2021 - 06.2022

Chef

M/Y Sweet Emocean
09.2021 - 03.2024

Chef

M/Y Melia
03.2013 - 11.2021

Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
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