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After Eight Martini

After Eight Martini

Pre-dinner cocktails are great, but what about after the meal is over and the guests want something a little more on the dessert side? That's where the After Eight Martini comes in. 4 ingredients, super quick to make & it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Winner...

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Mocktails ~ A healthy CHEERS!

Mocktails ~ A healthy CHEERS!

When doing cocktail training onboard, how frequently do you include Mocktails? My guess if you are anything like me, Mocktails rarely cross your mind. Believe it or not, it DOES happen & since my first Non-Alcohol charter happened a few years ago, I've always made...

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Gin & Juice

Gin & Juice

T oday is all about a classic, Gin & Juice.     Last year I went to LA to go Wedding Dress shopping & finally had a chance to meet up with Melissa. I first met Melissa through an instagram challenge we both did a few years ago, we started chatting...

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Wine: Storage

Wine: Storage

I can not believe this the fourth & final chapter of our Wine Series! Kim, THANK YOU so much for all of your incredible insight into the world of wine! As someone who didn't know anything other than a red wine & white wine when I started yachting, I'm always...

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007 Martini Bar

007 Martini Bar

Bond. James Bond. The perfect iconic theme for a very special guest & his surprise birthday party. Everything from the choice of music to the decoration throughout the evening had to have that je ne sais quoi. The classic shaken, not stirred quote first came about...

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Wine: Cork Taint

Wine: Cork Taint

Wine Chat is BACK! The lovely Kim has shared her input on Wine Faults today. She gets the core of what Cork Taint means & debunks all of the rumours. This was a huge learning lesson for me as I knew very little about Cork Taint until now. Anyone else get really...

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Wine: Service & Decanting

Wine: Service & Decanting

Anyone else open a bottle of wine after reading PART ONE of the wine training series?! Well, you may as well just open another now... I know I am! Today's topic is all about presenting wine to guests & the correct way to decant wines - both old & new. P.S. If...

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Wine: Corkscrews

Wine: Corkscrews

Stews, I am so excited to be discussing all things wine with the incredible Kim! She's a wine connoisseur from Australia who started working on yachts as a service stewardess in Feb 2017. We first met through Instagram, just before Kim took her first yachting position...

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Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

L et’s face it, brunch is always a good idea.   We spent the past few winters up north in Canada without guests onboard. It gave Ben & I loads of free weekends too Brunch to our hearts content. (Is Brunch a verb?...if not, it should be!)    ...

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Purple Haze

Purple Haze

Ribena. A blackcurrant cordial & a childhood favourite of mine! Not only does it taste delicious, but its also  has a vibrant colour & thick consistancy making it perfect for cocktails. To make this cocktail, you'll need Raspberry Vodka, Ribera, Tonic Water...

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@TheYachtStew

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This is quite possible the prettiest dayhead ...

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Jan 18

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This is quite possible the prettiest dayhead I’ve EVER SEEN 😍 I’ve been running low on creativity today, so I picked out 5 new recipes to try this week & spent time looking at gorgeous images like this on Pinterest. How do you spark creativity?! 📷 @yachtsweetescape

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Curious about what it’s like to be a Head of ...

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Jan 15

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Curious about what it’s like to be a Head of Housekeeping or Hairdresser/Stewardess?! I’ll be interviewing some amazing Stews soon for season 2 of @theyachtstewpodcast & would love to hear from you! What questions do you have for a HOH or Hair/Stew?! A few questions I’ll be asking... HOH What are the steps you take when you first join a HK team? Favorite time saving tricks? What makes a great HK stew? Hair/Stew What items do you bring to the boat? How do you know what products to order for the season? Tips for stews who don’t have time to see a hairdresser? Let me know in the comments below and I’ll add it to my interview question list 💗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yachtie #stewardess #lux #luxurylife #ocean #yachting #superyacht #yachtieworld #travel #travelbug #stewardesslife #summertime #yachtblog #theyachtstew #eventplanner #nautical #yachtstew #yachtstewardess #chiefstew

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Raise your hand if you’re ready to start ...

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Jan 14

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Raise your hand if you’re ready to start yachting 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m sharing all of my top tips to help you get started! I’ve put together a Instagram GUIDE that’s easy to access and go back to when needed. The guide can be edited and if you have recommendations of more things to add please send me a DM or leave a comment 🙌🏻 📷 @feather_grace

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Do you have a go-to cocktail or wine book?
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Jan 13

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Do you have a go-to cocktail or wine book? I’ve just shared a few of my favorites over on Reels 🎥 My all time favorite cocktail book is Death & Co... but it’s still on my old boat, so I wasn’t able to add it to the mix 🤦🏼‍♀️ Share your favorites below & save this post as a future reference 🍹 P.S this photo is from our @luxmtrainingacademy branding shoot! We’re putting the final touches on the mixology course this evening 🙌🏻

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From Fashion Design in Paris 💃🏼 to Chief ...

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Jan 12

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From Fashion Design in Paris 💃🏼 to Chief Stew, @randiatsea has literally done it all! She even spent several years working as a Crew Agent! In this episode of @theyachtstewpodcast we talk about how YOU can stand out from the crowd when job hunting, juggling entrepreneurship + yachting... plus! Randi shares her experience of working with her husband (he’s the captain!) Randi is a firm believer in video interviews 🎥 I’ve always been hesitant of them, however, I definitely see the value of a face to face call! Do you do video interviews onboard? Any advice for anyone that has a video call coming up?

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LET’S BE FRIENDS 👯‍♀️

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Jan 11

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LET’S BE FRIENDS 👯‍♀️ While the thought of a New Year may bring feelings of joy and excitement for some, it was recently sharing in our 'TYS - Stew Chat’ on Facebook, that for others it brings overwhelming feelings of loneliness, lack of adventure and uncertainty about their future. You might be the only female on your vessel and need some girl time. Maybe you're a Chief Stew that just needs some downtime from keeping her team positive and motivated. Perhaps you would like to take on a new hobby to keep you occupied. Or you read good reviews of a restaurant close by that you would like to go explore with a friend. If this resonates with you, leave a comment below! Tell us what port you’re in & your fav hobbies! You can also join our TYS - Stew Chat on Facebook (Link in Bio) where we discuss anything and everything in a judgement-free zone and allow space for Stews to share interests and ideas. Lockdown is hard and while you might not have people physically around you, you are not alone. 📷 @tipplesandtables (a MUST follow!)

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Salaries 💵💰
Last week I asked your ...

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Jan 7

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Salaries 💵💰 Last week I asked your thoughts on an appropriate salaries for a Chief Stew on various sized vessels! Thank you the HUNDREDS of stews who replied 🙌🏻 I’ve put the average number below! I also want to share that I don’t agree with all of these numbers, so I would to hear from you! How do you ask a pay rise or negotiate during the interview process?! Any tips you could share with everyone? {or, you can anonymously share tips in the question box that I just shared to my stories} 25m - 30m: €4000 31m - 40m: €4000 41m - 50m: €6000 51m - 60m: €6000 61m - 70m: €6500 71m - 80m: €8000 81m - 90m: €8000 91m - 100m: €8500+ 101m+: €9000 - €12000 (This category was just all over the show!) P.S. When it comes to accepting a salary, don’t just say yes because you feel scared of speaking up. Chances are, there is wiggle room with the salary & the Captain is just testing the waters with their first proposal. Remember your worth! 💗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yachtie #stewardess #lux #luxurylife #ocean #yachting #superyacht #yachtieworld #stewardesslife #summertime #yachtblog #theyachtstew #eventplanner #nautical #yachtstew #yachtstewardess #chiefstew

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Long Distance 💗

Ben and I are 6 into ...

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Jan 6

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Long Distance 💗 Ben and I are 6 into LD with another 2(ish) months to go, so I thought I would share a few things I’m doing differently this time with long distance: ✨ I make a conscious effort to make time to speak with him when his schedule allows. As I’m now land based, I have the luxury of being in control of my schedule & on-board he doesn’t, so I do what I can to chat with him. If he can’t talk, then I let him know I’m here cheering him on 🙌🏻 ✨ I try to plan surprises for him through the crew onboard! (Thank you for wrapping gifts from me @she_is_a_wanderess ) ✨ Ben sends me songs now and again, so I add them to a playlist & listen when I’m really missing him ✨ I’m putting myself first, through learning how to cook, taking long baths, enjoying The Crown on Netflix. I’ve never had extended periods of time alone, so I’ve had a mindset shift of seeing this as a gift. Are you doing long distance right now?! Any tips you can share?? P.S @theyachtstewpodcast episode on LD will be live Feb 4th!

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BUTLER TRAINING with @coppolaconcierge ✨
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BUTLER TRAINING with @coppolaconcierge ✨ I asked a first time listener what her main take-ways were from @theyachtstewpodcast episode with @jackcoppola and here are her thoughts! {episode link is in my bio} ✨It was very interesting to hear all about his experience with being on the flip-side; a glimpse into 'the glam life' traveling with guests and experiencing what it was like to be a guest on board. I made so many notes on how he used this experience to his advantage when he became a crew member. ✨ Great advice for Chief Stews hired as a temp or just before a last minute guest trip - how to prepare for it and what to prioritise. ✨ I never knew how transferable hospitality skills were to so many other industries. I realised there’s no amount of investment in improving yourself with courses that will go wasted. Everything you learn in hospitality can be transferred to another industry or ‘life after yachting’. Have you had a chance to listen to this episode yet?

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I need an extra large coffee after a rather full ...

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Jan 4

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I need an extra large coffee after a rather full on Monday! ☕️ Today was our branding shoot for @luxmtrainingacademy & finally design meeting for our course website (eeek! 💻) Today has been dubbed as “blue monday” a day that is notoriously difficult for people around the world. So, how was your Monday?! Did you also need an XL cup of caffeine ☕️ Photo @ladyjoycharteryacht Latte art by @ciaralouisegloss

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