Chef Johnathan Shillingford earns a second chance on Below Deck Mediterranean season 10

Chef Johnathan Shillingford got off to a bad start Below deck Mediterranean season 9, but after significant improvement, he deserves to serve as the chef in season 10. The malignant chef served raw seafood to a guest with an allergy, thought cookies and brownies were an appropriate anniversary dinner, and cooked cold eggs for breakfast Charter. Although it seemed that Chef Jono could be a production plant, his improvement throughout the season, combined with his witty remarks would make him a welcome addition to Below deck Mediterranean Season 10.

Earlier in the season, it would appear that chef Jono was not fired, saying that producers did not care about the cast of Below deck Mediterranean Season 9. However, Captain Sandy Yawn’s inability to find another boss to replace him may have been a blessing in disguise. He is a friendly crew member who works hard and has a less traditional approach to yacht cuisine. Chef Jono earns another season on the show before Captain Sandy officially throws in the towel on his abilities. He is much better than other dads from previous charters and just needed some time to grow.

Chef Jono got better as the charter season went on

He showed significant improvement

Chef Jono showed so much improvement as the charter season progressed. His first mistakes, including overrated food, bland flavors and inelegant plating, led to guest dissatisfaction and the threat of being fired. however, Chef Jono demonstrated significant growth throughout the seasonDespite a raw seafood hike about halfway through. He learned to listen to feedback, adapt his cooking style and improve his time management, which was the root of the cold eggs fiasco.

Chef Jono also focused on presentation, taking feedback from Captain Sandy and creating more visually appealing dishes. He took criticism well and was not resentful. Instead, he chose to improve. Although there have been accusations that Chef Jono is deliberately underperforming, making him a production factory, his self-taught background and dedication to improvement suggest his initial rough patches are real. His rapid growth and ability to overcome challenges showcase his potential as a future charter yacht chef.

Chef Jono has a great personality

He is funny and sweet

Chef Jono is consistently hilarious in his talking heads, owning up to his past mistakes and commenting on the behavior of other cast members. He often scolds the other crew members for dirt while maintaining a well-liked position on the yacht. Chef Jono isn’t afraid to comment on Bree Mueller’s inability to do laundry while still maintaining a friendship with her, or call out Elena “Ali” Dubach and Bree on their silly feud over the Blade Deck, Joe Bradley. He is friendly and funny with everyone, making him an ideal cast member Below deck Mediterranean.

Chef Jono came from a unique background

He was an architect

Chef Jono has come a long way on his Bravo Journey, evidenced by his behavior in earlier charters contrasting with his ability to be a flexible team player later on. However, he did not come through cuisine in the most traditional way. Chef Jono’s unique background is a fascinating blend of architecture and culinary art.

Initially trained as an architect, he transitioned into the world of culinary arts after a project did not go as planned, making him self-made as a chef. His experience as a yacht chef spans seven years, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his role. Chef Jono’s varied and non-traditional culinary expertiseCoupled with his architectural background, allows him to approach food creation with a unique perspective. This paid off well for him in the show but also led to more disastrous errors earlier in the charter season.

Chef Jono proved that he is not a producer factory

He seemed genuine

Despite accusations, Chef Jono proved that he is not a producer factory over Below deck Mediterranean Season 9. He wasn’t nearly extraordinary or dramatic enough to be categorized as a production plant. Moreover, he was never incompetent – he just made honest mistakes and had to figure out the learning curve for serving high-quality cuisine on an upscale yacht. It is common for new chefs to face challenges in a high-pressure environment like a superyacht. Chef Jono’s initial struggles can be attributed to adjusting to these specific demands of the work.

Even experienced chefs can make mistakes. Serving raw fish to a guest with an allergy is a serious oversight, but it does not necessarily indicate deliberate sabotage, which would be more likely if Chef Jono was a producer. Also, the guest was pretty nice about it, and the majority of the rest of the charter was fabulous. Chef Jono learned so much during Below deck Mediterranean Season 9, and his genuine attitude, self-improvement and entertaining nature should get him another season on the hit Bravo spin-off.

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