Cheval Blanc Bartender
Cheval Blanc Paris seeks a Bartender (contract) for Les Terrasses — luxury bar service and mixology role in Paris, France.
Overview
Cheval Blanc is the haute-hospitality maison of the LVMH group, distinguished for immersive luxury hotels that celebrate craftsmanship, gastronomy and the French Art de Vivre. Each Cheval Blanc property combines refined residential-style design, destination dining and bespoke wellness experiences, offering employees exposure to high standards of service within an internationally recognised luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve beverages and cocktails to exacting house standards, ensuring presentation and taste reflect the Maison’s expectations.
- Deliver warm, anticipatory guest service to create memorable, personalised bar experiences for each host.
- Maintain mise en place, manage stock levels and conduct regular inventory controls to ensure service continuity.
- Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and organisation of the bar area in compliance with HACCP and internal protocols.
- Communicate relevant information to the wider team and contribute to a smooth, coordinated service flow during shifts.
Qualifications
- BEP/CAP or Bac Pro in hospitality, catering or an equivalent vocational qualification.
- Minimum three years’ experience in luxury hotel bars, high-end restaurants or starred establishments (including internships).
- Proven mastery of bar service and cocktail preparation techniques.
- Fluent spoken and written French and English.
- Knowledge of HACCP hygiene standards and demonstrated ability to apply them in daily operations.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years’ professional experience in luxury hospitality or starred restaurants, with prior exposure to high-volume, high-standards bar or beverage outlets.
Education
BEP/CAP/Bac Pro in Hospitality, Catering or equivalent vocational diploma.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.397 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 166 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.830 open roles, including 193 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.401 open roles — 236 of them newly added.
Benefits
13th month salary after one year; access to LVMH private sales after six months; uniform provided and laundered; staff restaurant meals; 90% reimbursement of transport pass (Pass Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); company Uber account for night shifts (conditions apply); 100% covered bicycle parking subscription (conditions apply).
Culture
Cheval Blanc fosters an exacting yet creative hospitality culture rooted in craftsmanship, culinary excellence and discreet, personalised service. The Maison values collective refinement and offers staff the opportunity to contribute to highly curated guest experiences within the LVMH luxury ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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