General Why did you leave your most recent position? Itineray was not in accordance with our current expectations. What kind of hobbies do you have, or what do you like to do in your free time?  Listen to music. Artcrafts. Reading. Is the yachting industry a career for you, or more of a sabbatical?  It has been my career for 15 years and I expect it to continue being my career for many more. Describe what type of situation on board you feel you would fit in best? I like very much being the Chef on board a 100 to 120 feet yacht. I also enjoy very much being part of a multidisciplinary team during the construction of a new yacht or the mayor refit of an older one. Chef/Cook How much input do you feel an owner or guest should have in menu planning? If they like to participate I enjoy having their input but if they prefer to not get involved I enjoy surprising them with interesting dishes. How do you organize yourself so that you have all the provisions you need, for any meal, at any given time? I work with menus, I try to have as much information as possible about the guests and their culinary interests and I make sure that there is allways enough in case they decide to extend their stay a few days or they bring along some unexpected friends. What do you feel is the most important quality for a successful Chef or Cook to have? Organization and Provisioning are the key elements for a succesful galley operation, particularlly so on board a yacht. How do you handle constructive criticism towards your food? I aim to please so all constructive criticism is highly appreciated. How do you feel about preparing special meals for crew with certain dietary restrictions? No problem. How often is it okay to prepare the same meal for guests? It depends greatly on their preferences. I have had owners that actually prefer to have a relatively fixed menu, others prefer to have different menus everytime they come on board. I have frequently had a group ask me to repeat a certain dish because they have liked it very much. Chief Steward(ess) How do you organize yourself to ensure that your work is being kept up with to a high standard? n/a How do you manage your Stewardesses to ensure that they remain challenged and interested in their job? n/a How do you handle a disappointed or disgruntled Owner? n/a What do you feel is the most important quality for a successful Chief Stewardess to have? n/a How do you feel the Service, Cabins, and Laundry duties should be shared between the interior crew? n/a