Commis de Rang

The World, Residences at Sea, stands as the largest privately owned residential yacht in the world, offering a unique and unparalleled blend of luxury living and global travel. Operating as a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht that sails continuously around the world, The World provides its residents and guests with a high-end lifestyle experience marked by exquisite amenities, breathtaking destinations, and impeccable service standards. This exclusive yacht offers the ultimate opportunity for employees to combine their passion for travel with a rewarding and dynamic career in luxury hospitality. The ship travels to stunning ports of call every few days, creating an exciting and ever-changing work environment unlike any other.

The World operates as a premium residential yacht community, fostering a culture of excellence among its crew. Employees are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for the residents and guests on board. Working on The World means being part of a synergistic team where mutual respect, passion, and professionalism are highly valued. The environment promotes a strong team culture that encourages personal growth and professional development while nurturing diversity and talent retention.

The Commis de Rang position on The World is a pivotal role within the food and beverage team. This role primarily supports the senior service staff in maintaining the highest levels of service within assigned stations in various dining settings, including restaurants, In-Residence Dining, special events, or beach BBQs. The Commis de Rang ensures that residents and guests consistently receive courteous, engaging, prompt, and efficient service. This role requires a hands-on approach to all aspects of restaurant operations, contributing to the seamless execution of service and enhancing the overall dining experience.

In this role, the Commis de Rang is responsible for assisting with the mise-en-place, preparing waiter stations, food pass areas, coffee stations, and buffets before service. They also support the Chef de Rang and Demi Chef de Rang with daily operations, including opening and closing the restaurant. A strong knowledge of the menu, daily specials, and the history of each restaurant is crucial to effectively communicate with guests and enhance their dining experience. The role demands attentiveness in taking orders for in-residence dining and participating actively during service under the direction of senior service staff.

The Commis de Rang also plays a vital part in resident and guest services, aiming to exceed expectations by delivering personalized service in line with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards. Continuous participation in training sessions ensures that the service levels remain exemplary and in line with company standards. Beyond the restaurant, this role involves supporting various activities such as ship tours, Zodiac landings, marina days, and expeditions, enhancing guest interactions and contributing to the overall onboard experience.

Working conditions for this position require physical endurance and flexibility, including the ability to work seven days a week for extended periods across different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Crew members must be capable of standing and walking long distances on the ship, performing repetitive motions, and lifting up to 23 kilograms. Additionally, all crew must be able to engage fully in emergency life-saving procedures, requiring full use of arms and legs, as well as strong visual, verbal, and hearing abilities. The ability to live harmoniously in close quarters and adapt to varying temperature conditions is essential.

The World provides comfortable shared cabin accommodations, nutritious meals, and access to various crew facilities such as a crew bar, fitness center, state-of-the-art bicycles, and outdoor seating decks. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to work in an elite environment that combines world-class hospitality with the adventure of worldwide travel. The company fosters a unified, empowered, and supportive team culture that values diversity and encourages continuous development and retention of its talented workforce.