Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Hobbies
Timeline
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CHRISTIAN STRUNK

CHRISTIAN STRUNK

Head Chef
MARBURG

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional seeking a Private Chef position on a yacht or in a private household, eager to leverage extensive culinary expertise and a positive outlook. Committed to delivering flavorful and nutritious meals efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining a flexible and dedicated work ethic. A passion for precision and diligence drives the creation of exceptional culinary experiences across diverse settings. Proven ability to adapt to unique environments ensures client satisfaction and memorable dining experiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Seasonal Head Chef

MY Nita K II 52m
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Seasonal Head Chef 6 weeks of charters, working alongside Sous Chef

Temporary Chef

MY Virtuosity 57m
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Temporary Chef, 2 one week charter, shipyard and crossingpreparation

Temporary Head Chef

MY Tranquillity 92m
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Temporary Head Chef, Atlantic crossing, cooking for 35 crew, shipyardpreparation, working in a team of two.

Temporary Crew Chef

MY Ilona 82m
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Temporary Crew Chef, delivery from Palma to Athens.

Head Chef

MY Nita K II 52m
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Last minute relife Head Chefposition, five weeks back to back chartersworking with a sous Chef.

Chef

Andurand Capital Malta
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Privat travel between several location cooking

Solo Chef

MY MA 45m
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Solo Chef Busy charter season, 7 weeks of charters booked.

Chef

MY NEW SECRET 74m
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Atlantic crossing, four weeks guest trip in the Caribbean.

Head Chef

MY Siren 74m
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Head Chef, charter season, including Owners trip Bahamas & Mediterranean sea.

Head Chef

MY Lady Michelle 55m
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Head Chef, Private & Charter, incl Barcelona-Palm Beach Yacht show, Shipyard MB92, dual,Mediterranean & Caribbean seasons.

Chef

MY Serene 135m
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Busy 24h service operation, assisting Head Chef with guest Food and all responsibilities, Galley team of 12 Chefs. Winter Shipyard ,summer in the Red Sea.

Temporary relief Head Chef

MY Global 65m
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Temporary relief Head Chef, helping with guest food at the F1 Race Abu Dhabi. crossing form UAE to Germany and preperation for Shipyard Lürssen Rensburg.

Relief Solo Chef

MY Sky 51m
09.2015 - 09.2015
  • Relief Solo Chef for one month of Guest trips

Solo Chef

MY Perfect Persuasion 45m
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Solo Chef, cooking for 10 crew and up to 12 guest Cruising Singapore, Jakarta, Bali and East Australia.

Temporary crew chef

MY Sputnik 55m
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Temporary crew chef position

Temporary Crew Chef

MY Titania 78m
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • Temporary Crew Chef at F1 Final in abu Dhabi and crossing to Thailand

Temporary Solo Chef

MY Lady Petra 45m
10.2014 - 10.2014
  • Temporary Solo Chef, crossing from France to Turkey

Temporary Chef

MY Alalya 47m (former MYKISS)
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Temporary position due to owners change.

Seasonal Solo Chef

MY High Roller 32m
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Seasonal Solo Chef, charter & private.

Chef de Cuisine

Princess Cruise
12.2012 - 06.2014
  • Chef de Cuisine, Princess Cruise Dec 2012-Jun 2014

Freelance Solo Chef

MY Kiss
11.2012 - 11.2012
  • Freelance Solo Chef, MY Kiss November 2012

Solo Chef

MY High Roller
08.2012 - 11.2012
  • Solo Chef, MY High Roller Aug-Nov 2012

Chef de Cuisine

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
11.2009 - 05.2012
  • Chef de Cuisine, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Nov 2009-May 2012

Jr. Sous Chef

Desert Palm Resort, Dubai
05.2009 - 10.2009
  • Jr. Sous Chef, Desert Palm Resort, Dubai. May 2009-Oct 2009

Chef de Partie

Apollo**** Hotel in Basingstoke UK
10.2008 - 04.2009
  • Chef de Partie, Apollo
  • Hotel in Basingstoke UK-Oct. 2008 – Apr 2009

Sous Chef

Frenchmen creek FL / Ausable club NY
10.2006 - 09.2008
  • Sous Chef, Frenchmen creek FL / Ausable club NY-Oct 2006 – Sept 2008

Head Chef

German armed forces
10.2004 - 09.2006
  • Head Chef, German armed forces - Oct 2004-Sept 2006

Commis de Cuisine

Der Wyprechtshof in Munich
01.2004 - 09.2004
  • Commis de Cuisine „Der Wyprechtshof“ in Munich. Jan 2004-Sept 2004

Commis Chef

Hotel/Restaurant in Ellenz
06.2003 - 11.2003
  • Commis Chef, Hotel/Restaurant in Ellenz. June 2003-Nov 2003

Education

Associate Culinary Degree - Food & Beverage

MARBURG
01.2003

Skills

Teamwork

Certification

STCW95

References

Jos Stiglingh (rotation with Robert Scott) +1 954 305-8025 captain@mynitak2.com  

Tom Versteeg, captaintomversteeg.net, +44 7778117261 

Virtuosity 57m/Michelle 55m

Pierre Andurand Managing Director and CIO +356 209 274 12 pandurand@andurandcapital.com

Troy Dodds, Captain M/YMA +33 671 664 469 captian@my-ma.com

Hobbies

  • Football
  • swimming
  • diving
  • MTB
  • cooking
  • traveling (cultures)
  • gardening
  • Music
  • Movies
  • all sport activities

Timeline

Seasonal Head Chef

MY Nita K II 52m
06.2025 - 09.2025

Temporary Chef

MY Virtuosity 57m
09.2024 - 11.2024

Temporary Head Chef

MY Tranquillity 92m
05.2024 - 07.2024

Temporary Crew Chef

MY Ilona 82m
10.2023 - 12.2023

Head Chef

MY Nita K II 52m
06.2023 - 09.2023

Chef

Andurand Capital Malta
09.2022 - 04.2023

Solo Chef

MY MA 45m
04.2022 - 08.2022

Chef

MY NEW SECRET 74m
11.2021 - 03.2022

Head Chef

MY Siren 74m
03.2021 - 09.2021

Head Chef

MY Lady Michelle 55m
03.2019 - 02.2021

Chef

MY Serene 135m
03.2016 - 02.2019

Temporary relief Head Chef

MY Global 65m
11.2015 - 02.2016

Relief Solo Chef

MY Sky 51m
09.2015 - 09.2015

Solo Chef

MY Perfect Persuasion 45m
02.2015 - 08.2015

Temporary crew chef

MY Sputnik 55m
01.2015 - 01.2015

Temporary Crew Chef

MY Titania 78m
11.2014 - 12.2014

Temporary Solo Chef

MY Lady Petra 45m
10.2014 - 10.2014

Temporary Chef

MY Alalya 47m (former MYKISS)
08.2014 - 10.2014

Seasonal Solo Chef

MY High Roller 32m
06.2014 - 07.2014

Chef de Cuisine

Princess Cruise
12.2012 - 06.2014

Freelance Solo Chef

MY Kiss
11.2012 - 11.2012

Solo Chef

MY High Roller
08.2012 - 11.2012

Chef de Cuisine

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
11.2009 - 05.2012

Jr. Sous Chef

Desert Palm Resort, Dubai
05.2009 - 10.2009

Chef de Partie

Apollo**** Hotel in Basingstoke UK
10.2008 - 04.2009

Sous Chef

Frenchmen creek FL / Ausable club NY
10.2006 - 09.2008

Head Chef

German armed forces
10.2004 - 09.2006

Commis de Cuisine

Der Wyprechtshof in Munich
01.2004 - 09.2004

Commis Chef

Hotel/Restaurant in Ellenz
06.2003 - 11.2003

Associate Culinary Degree - Food & Beverage

MARBURG
CHRISTIAN STRUNKHead Chef