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
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