Eat. Drink. Cruise. | Episode 7 with Darragh McGillicuddy, McGillicuddy Hospitality
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
I pride myself on being able to do you know a seven night trip with carry on only
I've got a trick about how I I hang things in the bathroom and run the shower to steam everything
we've learned to work online very effectively and so that's allowed us to to be able to run the business from here
the very idea of starting an ocean brand doesn't happen very often this is a very Capital intensive business
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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Join host Ken Taylor as he sits down with industry expert Darragh McGillicuddy, Founder of McGillicuddy Hospitality as they reminisce over lessons learnt from the hotel industry and their roles in shaping drinking & dining experiences at sea. Offering insight into the impact of F&B on passenger experience onboard and how clarity in brand standards and service excellence contribute to guest satisfaction and loyalty. In particular, Darragh highlights the unique challenges and opportunities of small ship F&B programmes and culinary teams, and the crucial role that onboard crew play. The pair discuss leadership programmes and team culture, and the invaluable role these can play in maintaining gold standards and brand quality. Tune in for behind-the-scenes anecdotes and practical advice for setting cruise F&B teams up for success and service excellence.