Fluent in ENGLISH. Good knowledge of Italian, French, American and most European cousins and others. I lived and worked in Canada for 9 years, working in different restaurants there, including WESTIN Hotel for two years. 15 years of culinary experience, and 11 years of sea-going experience, mostly with mixed crews and English-spoken as Camp Boss, Chief cook/Steward, Head of catering department, Chef, cook. Extensive knowledge in all areas of restaurants, catering department on different types of vessels, oil rigs, fields and hotel operations. Exceptional ability to lead staff, organize and coordinate activities. Experienced in planning menus, dinners and other events, budgeting, inventory, purchasing, computer skills, analyzing the needs of a client, administrative skills and some accounting. I have got recommendation letters from senior superiors of recognizable companies as well.