Cheval Blanc Commis Sommelier
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc is the ultra‑luxury hospitality maison within the LVMH portfolio, known for discreet addresses that combine haute hôtellerie, refined gastronomy and impeccable personalised service. Properties emphasise craftsmanship, culinary excellence and an intimate guest experience rooted in the art de recevoir.
Commis Sommelier at Cheval Blanc in Nice — full‑time CDD supporting sommelier service in a Michelin‑level gastronomic setting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the head sommelier in all aspects of wine service and cellar management to deliver a refined guest experience.
- Prepare and maintain service areas following HACCP hygiene standards; ensure mise en place and cleanliness of the point of sale.
- Manage provisioning and stock for the sommelier point of service to guarantee an uninterrupted and faultless service flow.
- Execute front‑of‑house wine service — decanting, presentation and pairing guidance — under the sommelier’s direction.
- Contribute to guest relations by creating a welcoming atmosphere and promptly addressing guest needs during service.
Qualifications
- BEP/CAP or BAC Professionnel in Hospitality, Catering or Sommellerie (or equivalent vocational qualification).
- Minimum three years' professional experience in high‑end hospitality or fine‑dining environments; experience in starred restaurants or luxury hotels preferred.
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Demonstrable mastery of HACCP hygiene standards and professional service techniques.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in luxury hotel or Michelin‑starred restaurant environments, with prior exposure to sommelier operations or formal cellar/service training.
Education
BEP/CAP/BAC Professionnel in Hospitality, Catering or Sommellerie (or equivalent vocational diploma).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Benefits
Possibility of staff housing; meals provided during working hours; uniform supplied and laundered; work within passionate, dedicated teams.
Culture
Cheval Blanc cultivates an intimate, service‑centric culture where discretion, culinary excellence and personalised guest care are paramount. Teams operate with artisan attention to detail and pride in delivering memorable, refined experiences on the Côte d’Azur.
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