BENILDA MATIRA
Chef
Nationality: Filipina
Benilda is a 47-year-old Filipina Stewardess/Cook with over 22 years of experience serving private yacht owners in Italy, where she has lived since the age of 19. Throughout her long career, she has built a strong reputation for her professionalism, discretion, reliability, and genuine passion for hospitality.
For more than nine years, she has worked continuously aboard the same private catamaran, developing extensive experience in all aspects of onboard hospitality and guest care. Accustomed to working in an exclusive private environment, she provides attentive, discreet service while ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay on board.
Her responsibilities include housekeeping, cabin preparation, interior and exterior detailing, provisioning support, table service, and the preparation of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and aperitifs. Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, she prepares fresh, flavourful dishes using high-quality ingredients, always paying close attention to presentation and to guests' individual preferences. Her excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail ensure that the yacht is maintained to the highest standards at all times.
Having spent over two decades serving demanding yacht owners, Benilda has developed exceptional operational autonomy and an intuitive ability to anticipate guests' needs. Calm, hardworking, and highly adaptable, she works seamlessly with the captain and crew to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the yacht, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and delivering a consistently high level of service.
Languages: Italian (fluent), English (fluent)