Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hospitality Experience
Smoker
Tattoos
References
Maritime Experience
Personal Information
Timeline
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Lonni Dougherty

Lonni Dougherty

Sydney

Summary

Experienced and motivated yacht stewardess with a background in private and charter operations, luxury lodge management, and high-end guest service. I take pride in delivering five-star standards across all aspects of interior management—provisioning, housekeeping, service, and guest relations. Highly adaptable, organized, and team-oriented, with a proven ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining calm professionalism.

Dedicated stewardess with a proven track record in guest service and provisioning logistics. Expertise in managing complex logistics and delivering exceptional experiences for up to 60 guests in high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Stewardess

M/Y Kokomo
06.2025 - 11.2025
  • Operated as the sole interior crew member on board, managing all guest-facing and behind-the-scenes duties independently for up to 10 guests.
  • Responsible for service, housekeeping, laundry, provisioning, table settings, floral arrangements, and interior presentation.
  • Handled all provisioning and inventory logistics, coordinated directly with the Captain and Chef, and maintained impeccable guest relations throughout extensive cruising in Fiji and New Zealand.

Lodge Manager

Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
Wanaka
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw daily lodge operations, guest logistics, provisioning, and service delivery in a remote alpine environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high service standards.

Chief Stewardess

M/Y Rascal
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed all aspects of the interior including provisioning, inventory, and stock control.
  • Operated solo off-charter and trained temporary crew during trips.
  • Delivered high-level service for private and charter events hosting up to 60 guests.
  • Supported broader Ahoy Group operations as needed.

Chief Stewardess

M/Y Lumir
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Solely managed the interior of a high-usage private yacht, overseeing provisioning, housekeeping, laundry, and guest service.
  • Regularly hosted weekend events for up to 50 guests.

Temp Stewardess

01.2022 - 08.2022
  • M/Y Infinity Pacific (2nd Stew)
  • M/Y Mahoenui (Chief Stew)
  • S/Y Diana (Sole Stew)

2nd Stewardess

M/Y Driftwood
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Worked within an experienced team of four on a busy charter program.
  • Responsible for service, housekeeping, and laundry.
  • Provided crew meals during crossings when the chef was off rotation.
  • Developed strong service delivery and diplomacy skills managing demanding itineraries and guests.

Temp 2nd Stewardess

M/Y Legacy
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Freelance support across interior operations, assisting the 2nd Stew during transition into her new role.
  • Supported guest trips for three different owners.

2nd Stewardess

M/Y Endless Summer
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Handled service, housekeeping, laundry, and interior maintenance.
  • Managed inventory systems and mentored junior crew.
  • Acted as relief Chief Stew when required.

Stewardess → 2nd Stewardess

M/Y Trident
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Progressed from 3rd to 2nd Stew on a busy private yacht with back-to-back boss trips.
  • Responsibilities included provisioning, uniform management, laundry, and guest service.

Waitress

St Johns Restaurant
Wellington
02.2016 - 11.2016
  • Provided full table and bar service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Education

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Guest service
  • Provisioning logistics
  • Event coordination
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving

Hospitality Experience

  • Lodge Manager, Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, 11/01/24, 06/30/25, Wanaka, New Zealand, Oversaw daily lodge operations, guest logistics, provisioning, and service delivery in a remote alpine environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high service standards.
  • Waitress, St Johns Restaurant, 02/01/16, 11/30/16, Wellington, New Zealand, Provided full table and bar service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Smoker

False

Tattoos

True

References

Available on request.

Maritime Experience

  • M/Y Kokomo, 24 m, Sole Stewardess, 06/01/25, 11/30/25, Fiji / New Zealand, Managed all guest-facing and behind-the-scenes duties independently for up to 10 guests., Responsible for service, housekeeping, laundry, provisioning, table settings, floral arrangements, and interior presentation., Handled all provisioning and inventory logistics, coordinated directly with the Captain and Chef, and maintained impeccable guest relations.
  • M/Y Rascal, 35 m, Chief Stewardess, 04/01/24, 11/30/24, Australia, Managed all aspects of the interior including provisioning, inventory, and stock control., Operated solo off-charter and trained temporary crew during trips., Delivered high-level service for private and charter events hosting up to 60 guests.
  • M/Y Lumir, 36 m, Chief Stewardess, 08/01/22, 07/31/23, Australia, Solely managed the interior of a high-usage private yacht, overseeing provisioning, housekeeping, laundry, and guest service., Regularly hosted weekend events for up to 50 guests.
  • Temp Stewardess, 01/01/22, 08/31/22, M/Y Infinity Pacific (2nd Stew), M/Y Mahoenui (Chief Stew), S/Y Diana (Sole Stew)
  • M/Y Driftwood, 55 m, 2nd Stewardess, 07/01/20, 11/30/21, Pacific / South America, Worked within an experienced team of four on a busy charter program., Responsible for service, housekeeping, and laundry., Provided crew meals during crossings when the chef was off rotation.
  • M/Y Legacy, 50 m, Temp 2nd Stewardess, 10/01/19, 03/31/20, Pacific / South America, Freelance support across interior operations, assisting the 2nd Stew during transition into her new role., Supported guest trips for three different owners.
  • M/Y Endless Summer, 50 m, 2nd Stewardess, 04/01/18, 08/31/19, South Pacific, Handled service, housekeeping, laundry, and interior maintenance., Managed inventory systems and mentored junior crew., Acted as relief Chief Stew when required.
  • M/Y Trident, 46 m, Stewardess → 2nd Stewardess, 03/01/17, 11/30/17, Mediterranean, Progressed from 3rd to 2nd Stew on a busy private yacht with back-to-back boss trips., Responsibilities included provisioning, uniform management, laundry, and guest service.

Personal Information

  • Visa: B1/B2
  • Visa Expiry: 05/13/28
  • Passport Number: LK775969
  • Title: Sole / Chief Stewardess
  • Date of Birth: 09/01/92
  • Nationality: New Zealand

Timeline

Sole Stewardess

M/Y Kokomo
06.2025 - 11.2025

Lodge Manager

Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
11.2024 - 06.2025

Chief Stewardess

M/Y Rascal
04.2024 - 11.2024

Chief Stewardess

M/Y Lumir
08.2022 - 07.2023

Temp Stewardess

01.2022 - 08.2022

2nd Stewardess

M/Y Driftwood
07.2020 - 11.2021

Temp 2nd Stewardess

M/Y Legacy
10.2019 - 03.2020

2nd Stewardess

M/Y Endless Summer
04.2018 - 08.2019

Stewardess → 2nd Stewardess

M/Y Trident
03.2017 - 11.2017

Waitress

St Johns Restaurant
02.2016 - 11.2016

Lonni Dougherty