Stew Cues: Keeping inventory time-consuming, but crucial
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan In a business, an inventory is a list of current assets that are essential for day-to-day business. Inventories are always important …
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Stew Cues: On a well-run yacht, ‘mise en place’ is the name of the game
Stew Cues: by Alene Keenan Being a judge at the TopNotch Tabletop competition for the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was a real honor. Being up …
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 …
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 …
PBIBS19: Use natural items, offer good service, and polish as you go
By Adina Mujica In addition to showcasing terrific talent and lovely table settings, many of the participants in the 2019 TopNotch Tabletop Challenge offered …
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 …
