Joseph Went
London
Summary
Professional yacht and private chef with over a decade of experience across superyachts, UHNW private households, luxury hotels, and high end restaurants. Calm under pressure, highly organised, and accustomed to delivering consistent standards in demanding environments. Professional Yacht and Private Chef with a decade of experience in superyachts, UHNW private households, and luxury establishments. Delivered exceptional culinary experiences through menu planning, dietary management, and kitchen operations. Maintained high standards in high pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Private Chef
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for menu planning, provisioning, dietary management, and full kitchen operations.
- Private households & UHNW clients globally (Brazil - 6 months, Paris Fashion Week, Athens private event for 65 guests, Istanbul).
Head Chef
Harts Boatyard
, UK
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Led high-volume riverside restaurant, overseeing staff, budgets, suppliers, and seasonal menus.
Group Area Head Chef
Waterlane Boathouse
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed multiple sites, standardised menus, reduced food costs, and supported recruitment.
Sous Chef
Malmaison
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted Executive Chef in boutique hotel operations, training staff and maintaining standards.
Chef
Pranzo
Harrogate
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered high-quality Italian cuisine during peak services.
Yacht Chef
40m Superyacht
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Catered for UHNW principals while cruising Croatia.
- Worked under Executive Chef Jamie Hibbert, delivering high-end daily service, managing provisioning, dietary requirements, and galley operations.
- Catered for UHNW principals while cruising Croatia.
Sous Chef
Hotel du Vin
Harrogate
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Fine-dining environment, seasonal menu development and kitchen supervision.
Sous Chef
The Balcary Bay Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Boutique hotel role, foraging daily and delivering bespoke rosette-level menus.
Senior Chef de Partie
The Inn at Cheltenham Parade
01.2019 - 12.2020
- British cuisine at 2-rosette standard with all food made in-house.
Chef de Partie
The Ivy Collection
01.2019 - 12.2019
- High-pressure grill and service environment.
Chef
Hotel du Vin
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Progressed through all kitchen sections in a 2-rosette establishment.
- Completed a 6-month placement in Bordeaux within a Michelin-starred kitchen.
Apprentice Chef
BaxterStorey
Current
- Completed professional culinary apprenticeship covering food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
Education
Professional culinary apprenticeship - food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations
BaxterStorey
04-2026
Skills
- Hard working
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Creative
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives under pressure
- Discretion with UHNW clients
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Dietary management
- Kitchen operations
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- High-pressure performance
- Client engagement
Languages
English
Portuguese
References
- Mark Melegrito, Head Chef, Malmaison Group, +44 7565 893554, ano_k1@yahoo.com
- Lasitha Ranganathan, Executive Chef, 07521 753669
- Ava Woods, PA, Chef Nation Ltd., +44 9620 4818, contact@chefnation.co.uk
- Jamie Hibbert, Executive Chef, +44 7864 288408
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/josephwent1
Certification
- STCW Licence - 2031
- ENG1 Medical - 2027
- Proficiency in Security Awareness - 2031
- Ships Cook Certificate
- Proficiency In Designated Duties - PDSD
- Food & Hygiene Level 2
- Food & Hygiene Level 3
- Professional Culinary Apprenticeship
- B1/B2 Visa
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
BaxterStorey
Current
Head Chef
Harts Boatyard
01.2023 - 12.2024
Freelance Private Chef
01.2022 - Current
Group Area Head Chef
Waterlane Boathouse
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sous Chef
Malmaison
01.2020 - 12.2021
Chef
Pranzo
01.2020 - 12.2021
Yacht Chef
40m Superyacht
01.2020 - 12.2020
Sous Chef
Hotel du Vin
01.2020 - 12.2020
Sous Chef
The Balcary Bay Hotel
01.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Chef de Partie
The Inn at Cheltenham Parade
01.2019 - 12.2020
Chef de Partie
The Ivy Collection
01.2019 - 12.2019
Chef
Hotel du Vin
01.2014 - 12.2019
Professional culinary apprenticeship - food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations
BaxterStorey