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Giorgia Vezzani

Giorgia Vezzani

Summary

I am an Italian girl who started traveling at the age of 21, to challenge herself and improve, both professionally and as a person. Back then i just had a few years of work experience while studying, a Food Science bachelor and a lots of dream in my backpack. Today the dreams turned into fantastic and very different experiences, from Norway mainland to the wildness of the Arctic, from very cosy restaurant to fine dining, from very popular places to remote outposts. I was able to bring on the table passion, creativity and the soul of the concept i worked for. I learned of myself that i master logistics and problem solving, i have a strong sensibility that allows me to connect with people and colleagues and i find challenges fun.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Basecamp Explorer
02.2025 - 10.2025

- Working and living in a remote outpost in the Arctic

- Managing supplies for the season, through snowmobiles or boat.

- Developing a daily 5 courses menu with the available resources, being creative with lack of fresh products in the winter season.

- Cooperations with local hunters and fishermen

- Social skills and problem solving as essential part of living so remote with your co-workers

- Leading the kitchen , shift plans, inventory and hygiene procedures.


Chef/host

Basecamp Explorer
06.2024 - 10.2024

- Managed remote cabin logistics in the Arctic , ensuring visitor safety, including polar bear protection.

- Developing daily menu, utilizing what is available in an off-grid environment (no running water nor electricity and facilities).

- Collecting floating glacier ice with a dingy in the sea, to melt it and ensuring water supply for the cabin

- Coordinated logistics with town 60km away maintaining the cabin.

Chef/Cook

Mary Ann`s polarriggen
09.2022 - 05.2024

- Specialized in Arctic menu.

- Adapting meals to costumer request, or special events.

- Very good cooperation with front of house to optimize timing and resources.

- Organized and maintained inventory of supplies.

- Cooperations with hunters, in order to use local whale, seal, reindeer, cod and ptarmigan.

Breakfast Chef

Sirkus Renaa Fabrikken
03.2022 - 09.2022

-Prepared daily goods for large-scale distribution, such as baking goods and breakfast items

-Collaborated effectively in team-oriented environments.

Sushi chef

Kontoret sushi
02.2021 - 02.2022

- Creative sushi combinations being loyal to the restaurant's concept

- Maintained strict hygiene routines ensuring food safety.

- Fish cleaning for quality sushi.

- Keen eye for detail.

Pastry Assistant

Gelateria K2
02.2018 - 09.2020

- Service skills

- Cold pastry preparations


Education

STCW -

Crew Training Solutions
Palma De Mallorca
10-2024

SGO svalbard guiding course -

Visit Svalbard
Longyearbyen
02-2023

Bachelor of Food Science -

Parma University
Parma, Italy
01.2020

Skills

  • Logistics
  • Outdoor arctic skills
  • Cooking in difficult environment
  • Problem solving
  • Social skills
  • Being creative
  • "yes i can" attitude

Additional Information

Inge Johan Jørstad operation manager Isfjord Radio, Basecamp Explorer +47 47716898

Mauricio Neira F&B manager Mary Ann's +61 402057737

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Norwegian
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Head Chef

Basecamp Explorer
02.2025 - 10.2025

Chef/host

Basecamp Explorer
06.2024 - 10.2024

Chef/Cook

Mary Ann`s polarriggen
09.2022 - 05.2024

Breakfast Chef

Sirkus Renaa Fabrikken
03.2022 - 09.2022

Sushi chef

Kontoret sushi
02.2021 - 02.2022

Pastry Assistant

Gelateria K2
02.2018 - 09.2020

STCW -

Crew Training Solutions

SGO svalbard guiding course -

Visit Svalbard

Bachelor of Food Science -

Parma University
Giorgia Vezzani