Cheval Blanc Sommelier Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc, the exceptional hospitality Maison created by LVMH, embodies a contemporary art of welcoming guests in some of the world’s most coveted destinations. From Courchevel to the Maldives, Saint-Tropez, Paris and beyond, the brand combines architectural distinction, haute gastronomy, refined service and deeply personal experiences. As an employer, Cheval Blanc offers an environment where excellence is nurtured through craftsmanship, attention to detail and genuine warmth. Its teams are invited to grow within a culture that values discretion, creativity, emotional intelligence and the pursuit of perfection, contributing to a singular vision of luxury hospitality shaped by elegance, generosity and savoir-faire.
Cheval Blanc Paris seeks an experienced Sommelier Manager for luxury hospitality. Lead wine operations and manage teams. On-site in Paris.
Role & Responsibilities
- Actively participate in service operations and supervise sommellerie procedures across all dining venues to ensure excellence in guest reception, wine counsel, service delivery, and post-service follow-up
- Collaborate with the Director of Sommellerie to develop and evolve beverage offerings and wine lists across all food and beverage outlets
- Manage operational sommellerie functions including inventory, procurement orders, stock-takes, cost control, supplier relationships, and supply chain optimization
- Lead, mentor, and develop the sommellerie team through recruitment, training, scheduling, performance management, and career development initiatives
- Drive revenue growth and guest satisfaction metrics while maintaining strict adherence to HACCP protocols and internal operating procedures
- Oversee information flow, quality assurance, and procedural compliance across the sommellerie function with autonomy, rigor, and proactive problem-solving
- Manage point-of-sale performance with independent judgment, high standards, and entrepreneurial initiative
Qualifications
- Diploma in hospitality (CAP, BEP, BAC PRO, or higher qualification)
- Mastery of HACCP food safety regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of luxury hospitality and/or Michelin-starred fine dining environments
- Strong foundational knowledge of sommellerie and gastronomy
- Proven experience in a luxury establishment or Michelin-starred restaurant (minimum 3 years)
- Confirmed capability to manage teams (recruitment, training, organization, development, motivation, performance evaluation)
- Strong sales and communication aptitudes
- Proficiency in financial management (cost control, revenue analysis, P&L)
- Fluency in Microsoft Office, Micros, and Opera PMS software
- Fluent English (both written and oral) is mandatory; proficiency in a third language is valued
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in a luxury establishment or Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant environment, with demonstrated leadership capability in sommellerie operations.
Education
Diploma in hospitality or restaurant management (CAP, BEP, BAC PRO, or higher qualification).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
13th-month bonus after 1 year of service; LVMH private sale access after 6 months of service; staff restaurant meal coverage; complimentary uniform provision and laundry services; 95% reimbursement of public transportation (Pass Navigo, Vélib, Transilien); corporate Uber account (subject to eligibility criteria); 100% bicycle parking subscription coverage (subject to conditions).
Culture
Cheval Blanc fosters a refined, intimate workplace culture where exceptional service is shaped by creativity, discretion, and a deeply personalized sense of hospitality. As an employer, it encourages teams to cultivate craftsmanship, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail within an environment that values elegance, collaboration, and continuous excellence.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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