Geoffrey Murray – Executive Chef
Executive Chef
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Geoffrey Murray is Executive Chef for The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth. Chef Murray’s primary responsibilities include the management of all galley operations including provisions, inventory control, public health, quality control for the Ship’s six restaurants, and ensuring that The World’s high standards are maintained. He also oversees In-Residence Dining and a staff of more than 50.
Chef Murray has an extensive culinary background and experience. Prior to joining The World he served as Executive Chef, Hotel & Restaurants for the five-star, luxury boutique property the Conrad Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, South Africa (S.A.). He began working there in 2005, and during his tenure its Zachary’s Restaurant received numerous awards including: three stars, the highest possible, in the Rossouw’s Restaurant Guide to South African restaurants, an American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award, a Diners Club International Diamond Award and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in recognition of an outstanding wine list. He also worked as Executive Chef / Deputy General Manager at North Island in the Seychelles, did menu development / consulting at the Blues Café in Cape Town and Le Petit Café in Johannesburg and was the Consulting Executive Chef at the five-star Makalali Private Game Reserve in Hoedsprurit, N. Province, S.A. Chef Murray’s hands-on experience includes having worked in restaurants in Paris, Madrid, Mexico City, Long Island, Southern California, Miami Beach, Aspen, and New York City.
His versatility in the kitchen includes styles like farm to table, modern ethnic, local organic and globally influenced. Chef Murray’s repertoire comprises a wide range of cuisines such as French, Italian, African, Latin American, modern Creole Seychelloise, Caribbean, Pacific Rim, Californian, American, and Continental to name a few.
Born in Rome, New York, he currently lives in Knysna, South Africa and speaks English, French and some Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, outdoor sports and painting.
Acerca de The World
Lanzado en 2002, The World® es el yate residencial de propiedad privada más grande del mundo, con 165 Residencias de lujo. Un diverso grupo de Residentes de 20 países posee las viviendas a bordo y comparte intereses en culturas del mundo, historia y aventura, y en explorar destinos fascinantes. Circunnavegan el globo cada dos o tres años siguiendo un itinerario extraordinario que ellos mismos seleccionan. Expediciones en profundidad y experiencias únicas se complementan con comodidades de clase mundial y un servicio impecable. Para obtener más información sobre este estilo de vida único, llame al 954-538-8449 o visite aboardtheworld.com.
Noviembre de 2020