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Crew Meals: Because No One Likes a Hangry Crew

Never underestimate the power of keeping your crew well-fed. Seriously, if you think serving them half-hearted sandwiches is going to cut it, think again. Great-tasting food translates into a happy crew, and guess what? A happy crew means fewer mutinies, fewer complaints, and a captain who isn't breathing down your neck. It's like a magical recipe for peace on the high seas. And yes, this extends to the owners, who might just thank you for not having a grumpy crew knocking on their cabin door.

If you actually want to succeed in this industry, here’s a pro tip: show the same enthusiasm for crew meals as you do for that meticulously plated lobster bisque you whipped up for the guests. And no, I’m not saying you need to serve filet mignon with a side of gold flakes at lunch (although, who wouldn’t love that?). But let’s at least pretend the crew deserves food that doesn’t resemble something you’d serve at a prison cafeteria.

Believe it or not, chefs have lost jobs over this. Yes, really. Because, shocker, it turns out that if you consistently treat the crew’s meals like an afterthought, word gets around. How many times have you heard, “Yeah, they make a killer soufflé, but their crew meals? Total garbage.”? Reputation is everything, folks.

Remember, your food says a lot about you—not just as a chef, but as a human being. So, if your crew is staring at their plates wondering what they did to deserve this culinary punishment, maybe it’s time to reassess. Because hangry crew members? They’re just one step away from staging a kitchen coup.