Galeries Lafayette Cheese Sales Advisor (Apprenticeship)
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- Mar 17, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A specialist fromagerie or food retail operation focused on artisan cheeses and fine grocery. Typically operating boutiques or cheese counters within larger retail environments, the employer emphasizes product provenance, sensory expertise and structured apprenticeship programmes to develop frontline sales and technical skills.
Confidential employer — Cheese Sales Advisor apprenticeship in Paris. Fromagerie role focused on customer service, cheese expertise and food-safety.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet customers, assess needs and provide personalised advice on cheese selection, provenance and pairings.
- Portion, weigh and package cheeses to order, ensuring attractive presentation and correct labelling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and process transactions accurately.
- Maintain display counters using merchandising standards and ensure rotation to minimise waste.
- Adhere to food-safety and hygiene protocols (HACCP practices), including regular cleaning and temperature control.
- Support stock receipt, inventory counts and supplier deliveries.
- Participate in formal training and on-the-job learning as part of the apprenticeship curriculum.
Qualifications
- Eligible for enrolment in an alternance/apprenticeship programme (CAP/BEP or equivalent vocational pathway).
- Strong customer-service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic numeracy for weighing and pricing items; attention to detail for labelling and portioning.
- Commitment to food-safety standards and ability to follow hygiene procedures.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role suitable for candidates beginning a vocational apprenticeship. Previous retail or food-counter experience is advantageous but not required; motivation for product learning and customer interaction is essential.
Education
Enrollment in a recognised apprenticeship programme (e.g., CAP/BEP or vocational diploma in commerce, retail or food service) is required or expected.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace values craft, product knowledge and a customer-first approach. It offers a hands-on training environment where apprentices work alongside experienced cheesemongers to develop technical and sales competencies within a collegial, service-oriented team.
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