Sunday 28 April 2013

WHO IS NUMBER ONE ON GOOGLE FOR THE SUPPLY OF MICHELIN STAR TRAINED CHEFS TO YACHTS?


SILLY QUSTION BUT WE CANNOT RESIST SHOWING OFF!!
 
If you search for 'Michelin Star trained chefs for yachts' on Google or 'Where am I on Google' for our URL you get the following results and that is totally with any SEO work!
 
We are rapidly becoming recognised as a company that has deep Michelin Star contacts that can introduce the stars of tomorrow, to the lucrative international  yacht market and with the wages there of between £60,000 and £85,000 per annum, usually tax free, who knows our applicants may save up enough to set up their own Michelin Starred restaurant.
 
Chef or Superyacht, call us any time, day or night. We will answer but if not you will hear from us within one day. That is a promise and we never break our word!

 


Position: 1



M STAR TRAINED CHEFS X 2 FOR YACHT CONTRACT MAY AND JUNE.
TURKEY AND SICILY. NEGOTIABLE. We need TWO Michelin Star trained Chefs
for ...


Position: 2



We need TWO Michelin Star trained Chefs for short term contracts in May and
June to work on yachts in Sicily and Turkey. They must be Michelin Star trained in ...

 

Thursday 11 April 2013

MICHELIN STAR TRAINED CHEFS FOR SUPERYACHTS


Below are 3 links to sites, that have published after a press release done for us By Yachting Pages, the Yellow Pages of the yacht world.

Nearly 10 years ago we were asked to find a Michelin Star trained chef for a Superyacht.

Recently, quite by chance, we became engaged to find similar chefs, for four yachts, in as many weeks, including the original yacht. Clearly they must have worn the first one out after so many years at sea!

We have,subject to contract and start date on one, placed three. The fourth is not yet over either. The owner, a major player in the world of cuisine and cooking has just flown one of his own contacts out to the United States for a trial and if that does not work out our applicant is next.

That yacht has already recommended Gladstone Park Chefs to a new build in the yard where their yacht is being refurbished.

 




Whether you are a chef or a superyacht you will definitely find what you are looking for at Gladstone Park Chefs

Wednesday 27 February 2013


 


MICHELIN STARRED CHEF FOR THE MARIE CELESTE
SUPPLIED BY GLADSTONE PARK CHEFS!

What has been happening here at Gladstone Park Chefs is enough to put the most practical, pragmatic, cynical and sceptical mind to the test.
Gladstone Park Chefs has always been respected within the UK hotel and restaurant industry for supplying the best chefs, experienced from  AA Rosette standard to Michelin Stars and indeed many Michelin Starred chefs, are friends of its principal consultants, because they respect the integrity with which they work.

A reference from somebody else, is always better than blowing your own trumpet, so I thought I would drop the reference that is at the bottom of my emails in here.

A reference from Ian Samson, one of our regular clients over many years
Ian hired you as a Recruiter in 2000 and hired you more than once, as executive chef of the select Hand Picked Hotels group.
“There are too few recruiters who actually understand chefs, what it takes to deliver the expectations of our employers , customers, media and peers, and crucially, which chef fits in each individual role. Thankfully, John is one of these guys.”

 To be honest, until recently, the Isle of Wight was overseas for us, apart from one time nearly 10 years ago when we placed a chef aboard a yacht, who had worked at or staged (unpaid work at a top restaurants) at:-


LE MANOIR AUX QUATR’ SAISONS
L’ORTOLAN
LE GAVROCHE
THE WATERSIDE
CHEZ NICO

 He has come back to us now and is looking for a larger yacht with a brigade of at least two chefs and he is looking to start in April so call us if you are interested!

However I digress, the first position that we took on in January, we had a call from the wife of the captain, ‘early one morning’ and no that is not me about to break out in song with one of your favourite sea shanties! J I do not know who was the more surprised, her for getting me that early or me for being given a yacht position!

 We had been selected, quite by chance. However it just might have something to do with the fact that we are number 1 on Google when you search for Chef Recruitment!

We had some previous experience, so we were as delighted to take on the position, as she was to find out that we could supply Michelin Star trained chefs, many of whom had won or maintained a Michelin Star in their own right!

 A week later we were approached by another yacht and felt sure that we had been highly recommended. Nothing of the sort, simply another chance contact. We have placed top chefs on both of them!!

 The third one it really started to get a bit spooky. The yacht we placed on nearly 10 years ago came back to us! We have not placed that one yet but we are working on it, indeed as we are our fourth one now. That one is a sailing yacht though not a motor yacht.

 Our applicants may not always have their STCW95 or ENG1 but they have worked at Michelin Star standard, sometimes worldwide. So if you are looking, you know where to come now. In fact if you want the best, you could go elsewhere but to be honest, I do not think that you have a ghost of a chance of finding chefs the same calibre as ours.

 


JOHN BOWMAN-BAKER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
GLADSTONE PARK CHEFS

 
www.gladstoneparkchefs.co.uk
+44 (0)1295 265 366

Thursday 7 February 2013

WHAT DO I NEED FOR CHEF JOBS ON CRUISE SHIPS OR LUXURY YACHTS?


WHAT DO I NEED FOR CHEF JOBS ON CRUISE SHIPS OR LUXURY YACHTS?

Before we start, we would like you to know that we have a 100% record in placing Michelin Star trained chefs on Super Yachts and we now have an associate company, that is one of the leading suppliers of personnel to the cruise ship market and they serve the majority of the leading, luxury cruise fleets.

There are many rules and regulations, so we shall explain the prerequisites for working at sea. Once you have read them, if you feel that you might qualify, send your CV in the first place to john@gladstoneparkchefs.co.uk and confirm that you meet all of the criteria below. Please ensure that your CV has a good, modern photograph on it, as appearance is paramount and a picture can be your passport to securing a position at sea.
Please also state whether you are looking for work on cruise ships or yachts.

If you do not meet, even one of, the criteria below, you will NOT be able to find employment at sea on a cruise ship and most likely a yacht and sadly we will be unable to assist you but we would still be able to find you something in the UK so long as you stay at least 1 year in the vast majority of your jobs.

YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

FACIAL HAIR                                 LONG HAIR                           TATOOS

A CRIMINAL RECORD                  ASTHMA OR CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS

ANY MAJOR SURGERY IN THE PAST 10 YEARS

 ADDICTION TO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
 

YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

BE ABLE TO GET TO LONDON PRE JOINING

HAVE £1,000 AVAILABLE FOR INITIAL COSTS FOR MEDICALS, VISAS, MONEY TO TIDE YOU OVER UNTIL YOU ARE PAID ETC

BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER 35 UNLESS YOU HAVE ALREADY                                    WORKED ON SHIPS

HAVE A GOOD STANDARD OF ENGLISH         

 

There are other rules, regulations and requirements but so long as you pass the qualifications above these can be explained to you later.

 

THE JOB, THE POSITIONS, THE PAYMENTS AND THE HOURS

Salaries are paid monthly in either Euros or US Dollars so you will need to check that your bank can accept your paycheques in those currencies. Please note that you will only be paid for the months worked on board.

The hours are long and arduous and can be from 11 to 14 hours per day.

The following will give you an idea of the sort of salaries that you can expect. Salaries are paid gross without any deductions for tax. Tax liability in the UK will be reliant upon how many months you are out of the UK but generally you should seek guidance from HMRC

Please note that for any head chef position in main the kitchen or pastry, you would need to do a tour at sous chef level first to acquaint yourself with working at sea. Below are sample incomes for a selection of the most common positions.


CRUISE SHIP POSITIONS

CHEF DE PARTIE      $2,500 PER MONTH ( 1,825 EUROS )

SOUS CHEF               $3,300 to $4,000 PER MONTH  ( 2,475 TO 2,920 EUROS )

PASTRY CHEF           $3,000 TO $4,000 PER MONTH ( 2,190 TO 2,920 EUROS )

EXECUTIVE H/C         $6,500 PER MONTH ( 4,745 EUROS )

 
YACHT POSITIONS

HEAD CHEF               6,000 TO 8,000 EUROS PER MONTH
 

Because of the high number of covers on cruise ships, experience in banqueting will give you an advantage, as will having worked at renowned restaurants and hotels.

Please note that hygiene standards are American. They are higher than in the UK and you will have to pass examinations in them. Other certification required will be explained to you as part of your application process.

If you are looking for a yacht position you will require ENG1 and STCW95 certification.

ENG1 is a medical certification. STCW95 is basically a safety at sea certification.

A lot of yachts need chefs fast so you would do yourself a favour if you got your certification before you start looking for a position. However please let us see your CV first so that we can advise you as to the suitability of your CV for gaining a position on a yacht.

Please feel free to visit our site at www.gladstoneparkchefs.co.uk or call John on
+44(0)1295 265 366