Vincent PONGE
QUALIFIED STCW DECKHAND-COOK
"Versatile sailor combining deck skills and culinary expertise. With intensive experience at Brittany Ferries, I have proven my sea legs and ability to work as a team under pressure. My goal: To consolidate my Deckhand skills through practice. Proactive and technical profile."
Maritime Career
CREW & PASSENGER COOK
2025 Brittany Ferries
Ouistreham-Portsmouth Line (Cross-Channel). 3 rotations/day on vessels Guillaume de Normandie (LNG) and Normandie. Autonomous management of crew mess and passenger production. Active participation in safety drills (Abandon, Fire) and Deck skills improvement.
DECKHAND (TRAINING)
2024 Lycée Maritime Saint-Malo
Intensive training in deck techniques. Seamanship (knots, splicing), maneuvering (heaving line, mooring), maintenance (painting, chipping), and advanced firefighting.
Catering & Management
HEAD CHEF & MANAGEMENT
2024 Guinguette de Tocane
Full management of the establishment. Inventory management, local provisioning, team management. Total autonomy and high-volume management under pressure.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
2023 International
Experienced in high-end international catering. Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and work in English.
Academic Education
Qualified Deckhand / STCW
St-Malo Maritime College (2024)
Bachelor's Digital Project
EFREI Paris (2019)
Hospitality Management
EPMT Paris (2014)
Economics Baccalaureate
Jules Verne HS (2011)