Michael Savva

Artistic Head Chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. A vast experience in the culinary industry from yachts, hotels, restaurants and private catering

You will find my Food Preparation, Food Safety of a high-quality standards.

Menu Creation and safety protocols to maintain a safe kitchen.

created menus, Leadership and Collaboration. problem-solving, and communication skills to coordinate with all department effectively.

I have also invested in my own vineyard in Bordeaux which has seen its first press in September 2019, and was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medal in 2021 and 3 gold and 2 silver medals in 2022.

Therefore, my knowledge of the industry along with my communication skills has already been established. I hope I can present the right blend of experience; skill, drive and commitment along with a great passion for my profession.

I also regard my attitude and motivation to be as important as my knowledge and skill. From a personal perspective you will find me to be an organized individual with the ability to adapt quickly to a new environment. I am focused and can achieve the high standards which are required from me.

Michael. Savva

Notre Dame de Postiac

• STCW 95
• ENG 1
• Security Awareness P/1
• B1/B2 Visa
• NVQ, Catering - April 94 level 5
• Ship cook certificate
• Hotel Management and Hospitality - Sep 95
• Rosettes - 03
• Michelin Star-01
• Pastry and chocolate
• Level 3, food safety for catering
• Certified Specialist of Wine, Level 3 and gold & Silver medalist (2years running)

+44(0)7967 010 077

As a Chef with twenty-eight years’ experience in the catering industry, I am always keen to expand my repertoire and experience, a fresh challenge in a new environment. I have been working in England, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, and America, in hotels, restaurants and on Motor Yacht. I have also been consulting in various hotels and restaurant mainly in the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom. I have also spent time traveling thought Italy for a culinary food experience so I could learn the art of Italian basic cookery. I have worked in several places learning how to make typical sauces, pasta, breads, and cured hams, so I can be fully immersed in the culture. I have also studied the art of wine making and sommelier at the Worldsom International sommelier school in Bordeaux and having hands on experience working in the famous vineyard of Chateau Pany de Riffat in Pomerol. I have also invested in my own vineyard in Bordeaux which has seen its first press in September 2019, and was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medal in 2021 and 3 gold and 2 silver medals in 2022. Therefore, my knowledge of the industry along with my communication skills has already been established. I hope I can present the right blend of experience; skill, drive and commitment along with a great passion for my profession all of which is needed to make a valuable contribution to your kitchen and Business. I have a proven track record of being reliable, consistent and maintain a high level of work. Over the years I have watched food menus evolve with time, new recipes for new eras to this I have contributed with my own original ideas using different blends, textures and mixtures of foods. I also regard my attitude and motivation to be as important as my knowledge and skill. From a personal perspective you will find me to be an organized individual with the ability to adapt quickly to a new environment. I am focused and can achieve the high standards which are required from me.

• Date of Birth: 05/04/1975
• Nationality: British

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