Stew Cues: Bed-making need not be a nightmare
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan It’s been said that you spend a third of your life sleeping. If that’s the case, then stews must spend at least that much time …
Alene Keenan
Alene Keenan has been a megayacht stew for more than 20 years. She teaches at MPT in Ft. Lauderdale and offers interior crew training through her company, Yacht Stew Solutions (www.yachtstewsolutions.com). Download her book, The Yacht Service Bible: The Service Manual for Every Yacht, on her site or amazon.com.Author Archives
Be wary of CBD quality, source, THC levels
By Alene Keenan Most people have heard about CBD by now, but it is surrounded by controversy. Much of the confusion is due to the fact that people are still …
Stew Cues: Easy trick to restore tarnished silver
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan It’s the first day on your new boat. There has not been a handover, and you’re trying to figure out where everything you need to …
Stew Cues: Dusting not just for surfaces; it also scrubs the air you breathe
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan As comedian George Carlin once said, “Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you …
Stew Cues: Summer in Med a perfect time to learn about aperitifs, digestifs
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan As yachts head off to the Med for the summer, yachtie newcomers may have their first introduction to the culture of aperitifs and …
Stew Cues: New hires need to be taught boundaries
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Hiring new crew requires more than just vessel familiarization procedures. “Onboarding,” or organizational socialization, is …
Stew Cues: Order of precedence crucial to fine table service
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan In a recent article, I talked about where to begin service once the guests are at the table. Another important bit of knowledge for …
Stew Cues: Network of contacts key to job hunting
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan The job market is slow this time of year, especially for new crew. Many boats are still in the Caribbean, but as they return to the …
Stew Cues: Table seating, service order dictated by varying factors
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Some of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding mealtimes are how to seat the guests at the table and where to begin …
Stew Cues: Keep New Year’s resolutions on track
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Welcome to month two of the new year. On the last day of 2018, when spirits were bright, life seemed full of possibilities and New …
