SEAZEN II

Sitraka AndrianJafimanana

Chef

Madagascan Sail and Work Experience Sitraka is an experienced chef with a strong background in luxury hospitality and yachting. Over the past decade, he has held key positions in high-pressure environments, including Executive Chef at the Louvre Hotel **** in Madagascar, where he led a team of 21 kitchen staff, developed innovative training programs, and introduced sustainable menu options. Transitioning to the yachting industry, Sitraka worked as Chef aboard the Sunreef Yacht 80, ATHENA TOO, where he was responsible for creating seasonal menus, managing galley operations, and catering to a variety of dietary preferences, including meals for children and crew. As well as cooking, he is also passionate for jazz, and outdoor activities such as football and cycling. Job Description As the Chef, Sitraka is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable, and that all dietary requirements are met. He is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of SEAZEN II, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited. Qualifications and Certificates • STCW • HACCP Certificate • CAP Food Production • Diploma in Culinary Arts, Havila School Madagascar ____________________________________________________________________

Vanessa Fontana

Stewardess

Italian Sail and Work Experience Vanessa is a highly-qualified stewardess, having already worked on 4 catamarans, including the luxury charter BLUE DEER where she was the sole stewardess. In all of her past yachting experience, she has balanced the roles of stewardess and cook, making her well-equipped to take care of all those aboard SEAZEN II. Aside from her work in the yachting industry, she has also spent many years in English teaching and customer service, and is therefore sure to provide a welcoming, bilingual experience onboard. She is passionate about travel, cooking and swimming, and enjoys exploring these interests at sea. Job Description Vanessa is responsible for delivering high-standard interior service, including guest service, housekeeping, table settings, bartending, and event styling. She maintains exceptional standards in cleanliness and presentation, ensures guest comfort, and supports provisioning, inventory, and interior team coordination. Qualifications and Certificates • Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering • Training Course on Safety and Social Responsibilities • Survival and Rescue Course • Basic Firefighting Course • First Course on Board Merchant Ships • Security Indoctrination Course for Maritime Personnel • RER Training Course for Seafarers and Passenger Ship Personnel Languages Italian, English, German, Spanish, French