REFERENCES
“I’ve never eaten so well meal after meal during my entire life."
- Driftwood Owner, Boss trip on day 20 of 35
“Refreshing and contemporary.”
- Kismet Owner
" I am pleased to recommend Raoni Cavaco, who worked aboard Motor Yacht Seahorse from April 2022 to February 2024. Throughout his time with us , Raoni consistently showcased exceptional talent, dedication and a strong work ethic.
As a highly skilled chef, Raoni possesses an impressive culinary repertoire, adept at preparing a diverse range of cuisines to the highest standards. His creations were met with enthusiasm and praise from both the crew and the owners, who even requested his services at their private residence.
Raoni's professionalism extends beyond his culinary skills. He maintains a clean, organized, and efficient workspace, reflecting his commitment to excellence. His warm personality and strong work ethic earned him the respect and admiration of everyone on board.
I have no doubt that Raoni will excel in any future chef role he undertakes. Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional information."
- Michael Crandell, M/Y Seahorse Yacht Manager (Original)
"I am writing to offer my highest recommendation for Raoni Cavaco, who worked with me as a chef from June 2021 to April 2022. Raoni consistently demonstrated excellence in his role, and I am sure he will be a valuable asset.
Raoni is an exceptional Chef with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating outstanding dishes. He’s dedication to his craft is evident in every meal he prepares. He possesses a professional demeanor and maintains the utmost discretion in all aspects of his work.
In addition to his culinary skills, Raoni has a commendable “can do” attitude. He approaches every task with enthusiasm and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcome. His flexibility in adapting to various situations and requirements has been invaluable, particularly in our often challenging and fast paced environment.
One of Raoni’s most notable qualities is his hunger to learn and grow. He eagerly seeks out new techniques and ideas to enhance his cooking, and he applies this knowledge with great success. He has a willingness to embrace new challenges and continuously improve.
During this time with us Raoni excelled in a difficult environment, consistently delivering high-quality results under pressure. His ability to remain composed and efficient, even in the most demanding situations is truly remarkable.
In summary, Raoni Cavaco is an outstanding Chef with a wealth of talent and strong commitment to excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any position that requires a skilled and dedicated culinary professional."
- Michael Boushi, Maison Du Cap, Chief of Staff (Original)
"Raoni has served with me aboard the Superyacht Pelorus as Sous Chef for the last 3 months. Raoni is honest, trustworthy and hardworking, a very professional Chef. He has done an excellent job in providing both crew and guests with very high quality food during his time on board. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any other vessel or shore establishement who is seeking a Chef. I am sorry to be losing him."
- Captain Mark G Boylin, M/Y Pelorus (Original)
" As Head Chef Raoni joined the vessel in build stage and was through the whole setup for the Galley and also participated in the successful surveys leading to vessels Class issuance. After the launch he was with the vessel operation in service for owners inaugural cruise as well as other members visits from the family. During his time we grade his performance as follows:
1. Conduct: Exemplary, well liked by her fellow crew
2. Experience/Ability: Exemplary
3. Behaviour/Sobriety: Exemplary"
- Captain Jari Lindgren, M/Y Maryah (Original)
"RealMat is a catering company that serves up to 200 guests per week. We do all kinds of food but focus on buffet and fine dining. Raoni has been working as a Sous Chef for us and has done his work in an excellent manner. He has great passion for the profession and has been great to work with. We can recommend him for any kind of chef job."
- Thomas Rosén, Head Chef & Partner at RealMat (Original)
"Onda Sea focuses on delicious seafood and has the best views in Oslo. We serve up to 800 people per evening and do a lot of events. Raoni has been working at Onda as a first cook/Sous Chef. He has performed his duties with excellence and is a professional, passionate, polite and service-minded chef. I highly recommend Raoni Cavaco to any chef job."
- Carl Caparras-Sand, Head Chef & Manager at Onda Restaurant (Original)
"It was a pleasure having Raoni work for Red Boat Cruises. He is always punctual and can be relied on to carry out any task required of him to the best of his abilities. I would not hesitate to employ him again and wish him all the best for the future."
- Jorg Penneke, Food & Beverage Manager at Southern Discoveries (Original)