Experience

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Culinary Arts Tutor

  • Jul 2016 - Present



Prince of Tides Yacht

• Captain

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  The new addition to the Fortune Family, after 2 years of driving around NZ as part of our Kids Can Cook Kitchen Project we are now going to sail around NZ on our live-aboard 60 foot Hartley Tahitian Ketch yacht. After 10 years working on the Pacific Eagle 100 foot yacht it is now time for our own adventure The new addition to the Fortune Family, after 2 years of driving around NZ as part of our Kids Can Cook Kitchen Project we are now going to sail around NZ on our live-aboard 60 foot Hartley Tahitian Ketch yacht. After 10 years working on the Pacific Eagle 100 foot yacht it is now time for our own adventure



Kids Can Cook Kitchen

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Overseeing all aspects of introducing our program into hundreds of schools around NZWe cater for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Schools tailoring our messages to suit all age groups, with younger classes focusing on fun and getting involved, older children discussing what is in our food, McDonald's, energy drinks and healthy food options. Overseeing all aspects of introducing our program into hundreds of schools around NZWe cater for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Schools tailoring our messages to suit all age groups, with younger classes focusing on fun and getting involved, older children discussing what is in our food, McDonald's, energy drinks and healthy food options.



Fortune Bytes

• Principle

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Big or small, not for profit or million dollar ideas, we have the IT solution and PR Skills for you. Specialising in cloud computing using Gmail and Google Apps alongside social media applications our team can build the right website, social media platform or intranet (closed website) for you. Function-able, secure websites that do what you want them to do without the jargon and tech talk Big or small, not for profit or million dollar ideas, we have the IT solution and PR Skills for you. Specialising in cloud computing using Gmail and Google Apps alongside social media applications our team can build the right website, social media platform or intranet (closed website) for you. Function-able, secure websites that do what you want them to do without the jargon and tech talk



Farmers Market New Zealand

• Non-profit Organization Management

• Chair Person

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

  A Farmers' market is a food market where local growers, farmers' and artisian food producers sell their wares directly to the consumer. Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves from a defined area. A Farmers' market is a food market where local growers, farmers' and artisian food producers sell their wares directly to the consumer. Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves from a defined area.



The Million Dollar Idea

• Principle

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Celebrity chef Chris Fortune plans to make $1 million in the next 12 months, but he won't say how.The former Hell's Kitchen winner is so confident in his "million dollar idea" that he has quit his job, even though he has no business plan, no capital and no financial forecasts. Celebrity chef Chris Fortune plans to make $1 million in the next 12 months, but he won't say how.The former Hell's Kitchen winner is so confident in his "million dollar idea" that he has quit his job, even though he has no business plan, no capital and no financial forecasts.



Marlborough Farmers Market

• Chairperson

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2013

  Founding members and Life member, current Chairperson Founding members and Life member, current Chairperson



Farmers Markets New Zealand

• Chairperson

  • 2008 - 2011

• Chairperson

  • 2008 - 2010



Chris Fortune LTD

• Director

  • 2003 - 2011



Pacific Eagle Super Yacht

• Chef

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Flag: New Zealand Registered ShipType: Twin Engine Stowaway KetchNaval Architect: Don BrookeBuilder: Alloy Yachts International LTDLloyds qualification: 100A1+L.M.CL.O.A: 102ftBeam: 24.5ftFuel Capacity: 12000ltsWater Capacity: 5000ltsWater Maker: Matrix 6300lts p/dayCruising Speed Under Power: 10 knots plusRig: Stowaway sails and winches, all hydraulically operatedDrive: Variable pitch Hunested Propellers 39in. DiameterMain Engines: 2 x Gardner 6LY. marine diesels 245hp. eachGenerators: 2 x Northern Lights 22/30 KVAAir Conditioning: KoldwaveAccommodation 6 guests in 1 Master state room, 1 double, 1 twin, all with ensuitsCrew3Entertainment Main saloon and master state room: Sky digital T.V, D.V.D, V.C.R, Bose Sound system. Double and twin state rooms: Sky digital T.V, C.D and Tape sound systems.Pilothouse, aft deck area, T.V and C.D sound system.CommunicationsTelephones in all staterooms giving global coverage plus email, Cmail and fax are available.Water SportsTender 1 15ft Caribel Rib. 8 person. 75 hp Etec Evinrude.Tender 2 12ft Rib 7 person 15hp Yamaha Dive Compressor: Baur. 6 dive tanks.4 BCD's/Regulators etc. 2 Ocean Kayaks (2 seater each).Water Skis / Body boards / pull-behind toys etc.Fishing gear.Sun bathing deck mats.Fold down boarding plateform for swimming access plus B.B.Q.Cruising areaAll of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands



Hotel Durville

• Exec Chef

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Executive Chef,The RestaurantOur aim is for you to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with fine food, wonderful wines and excellent service. We create imaginative menus serving the best local produce, complemented by excellent local, national and international wines. Executive Chef,The RestaurantOur aim is for you to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with fine food, wonderful wines and excellent service. We create imaginative menus serving the best local produce, complemented by excellent local, national and international wines.