HOUBARA Yacht Charter

Sail and Work Experience
Emanuele is an experienced freelance private chef with over 20 years of culinary experience, including extensive work in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury resorts, private estates, villas, and sailing yachts. Since moving into the private chef sector in 2019, he has worked aboard both private and charter yachts, most notably DAME DE TROPIQUES, where he completed two successful Mediterranean seasons as Sole Chef, catering for up to 12 guests and 4 crew while managing all provisioning. He has also worked as a freelance yacht and villa chef throughout Sardinia, Sicily, ST. JEAN CAP FERRAT, and CANNES, and recently completed an Atlantic crossing aboard the catamaran CARTOUCHE, cooking for five crew and seven guests during a 21-day voyage before spending a winter season in the Bahamas. Alongside his yachting experience, Emanuele has served as Executive Chef at luxury resorts and restaurants and has worked with Michelin-starred establishments throughout Italy, developing a refined, creative style tailored to high-end clientele.

Job Description
Emanuele is responsible for planning and preparing high-quality meals for guests and crew while accommodating individual dietary requirements and preferences. He manages provisioning, stock control, galley hygiene, budgeting, and menu planning, ensuring the highest culinary standards are maintained at all times. He works closely with the captain and crew to deliver exceptional service while maintaining an organised, clean, and efficient galley environment.

Licences and Qualifications
• Culinary High School Diploma
• STCW
• Italian Medical Maritime Certificate
• Italian Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (HACCP)
• Hotel Management Institute Riolo Terme Diploma
• Italian Kitchen Academy – First Place, "Culinary Traditions Rediscovering" Competition
• Institut Etoile Boscolo – Restaurant Dessert Course
• Hangar 78 Kitchen School – Mountain Cuisine Course
• Alessandro Bertuzzi Masterclass – Traditional Natural Leavened Products

Sail and Work Experience
Marine has experience working as both a stewardess and cook aboard catamarans and motor yachts ranging from 12 to 45 metres. She has developed strong skills in guest service, housekeeping, meal preparation, watchkeeping, tender driving, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the vessel. In her onboard role, she managed and organised cruises, prepared meals for guests and crew, and maintained high standards of service and housekeeping. Prior to her yachting career, she gained valuable customer service and administrative experience as a travel consultant and sales administration assistant, enhancing her communication and organisational abilities.

Job Description
As a Stewardess, Marine is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service and ensuring the yacht’s interior is maintained to the highest standards. Her duties include housekeeping, laundry, table service, cabin preparation, and assisting with meal service and guest requests. With her cooking experience, she can also support meal preparation for guests and crew while contributing to the overall smooth operation of the yacht and working closely with the rest of the crew.

Licences and Qualifications
• CFBS (Basic Safety Training Certificate) – 2026
• Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Technology – 2010
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Sales and Travel Production – 2008