Stephane Bailhe
Ixelles Brussels
Summary
Executive chef with extensive leadership experience in culinary operations for prestigious cruise lines and Michelin-starred restaurants. Expertise in managing large teams, ensuring high food quality and presentation, while adhering to safety standards. Proven skills in culinary creativity, recipe development, food cost management, and inventory control. Career highlights include ownership of multiple dining establishments and consultancy roles in Europe, reflecting a strong commitment to culinary excellence.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Royal Caribbean International
07.2023 - Current
- Manage all galley areas: restaurants, buffets, and crew dining.
- Ensures food quality, consistency, and presentation align with company standards.
- Supervises, trains, coaches, and evaluates a large, diverse culinary brigade of 270 to 300 personnel.
- Manage food costs, inventory, and expenditures within budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain strict adherence to USPH and HACCP safety and sanitation standards, consistently achieving a minimum score of 98%.
Exécutive Chef
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
02.2017 - 05.2023
- Maintained efficient operations onboard Regent’s ships.
- Analysed quality and cost of food production.
- Monitored time management within set budgets.
Consultant & Artisan Culinaire
Various Companies in Belgium
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Consulted for various companies in Belgium, including Group Restauration Nouvelle, Atelier 2000.
- Assisted in structuring labour and developing culinary strategies.
- Supported marketing compliance with public health regulations and facilitated culinary training sessions.
Chef - Owner
Stefans Ltd
London, United Kingdown
09.2001 - 11.2010
- Owned and managed two restaurants, a four-star hotel Food & Beverage Operation, a pub, and an outside catering company.
Commis to Chef
Various Michelin Stared Restaurants
London , United Kingdown
01.1986 - 08.2001
- Master culinary techniques in prestigious Michelin-starred establishments across London and its outskirts.
Education
BEP CAP - Cuisine Classique
Lycee Hotelier Jules Fil
Carcassonne01-1983
Skills
- Culinary creativity
- Recipe development
- Food cost management
- Inventory control
Certification
- Seafarer’s Medical Certificate, 2025-04-25
- STCW: Certificate of Proficiency in Frire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Security Awareness, Personal Survival Technique, Safety & Social Responsibilities, Elementary First Aid, 2022-09-06
- Crowd Management & Safety Training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces 2022-06-07
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Food
- Cinema
- Keeping fit and exercise
- Travelling
- Rugby
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Cambodian
Beginner
A1
Interests
- Reading
- Food
- Travelling
- Rugby
- Fitness
Timeline
Executive Chef
Royal Caribbean International
07.2023 - Current
Exécutive Chef
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
02.2017 - 05.2023
Consultant & Artisan Culinaire
Various Companies in Belgium
03.2015 - 02.2017
Chef - Owner
Stefans Ltd
09.2001 - 11.2010
Commis to Chef
Various Michelin Stared Restaurants
01.1986 - 08.2001
BEP CAP - Cuisine Classique
Lycee Hotelier Jules Fil