Galeries Lafayette Food Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
The role sits within a luxury maison that operates an in-house gastronomy concept as part of a broader international luxury group. The employer prioritizes meticulous product curation, elevated client service and close collaboration between retail, culinary and merchandising teams to deliver a refined gastronomic experience.
Confidential luxury maison — Paris: Food Specialist role selling gourmet products, hosting tastings and delivering high-touch client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Advise and sell premium food and beverage products to a discerning clientele, delivering personalised recommendations and experiential tastings.
- Host in-store tastings, demonstrations and small events to elevate product stories and drive conversion.
- Maintain deep, up-to-date product knowledge including provenance, production techniques and pairing suggestions.
- Design and implement premium visual merchandising for food displays, ensuring presentation aligns with brand aesthetic and stock rotation best practices.
- Operate EPOS/POS systems, process transactions and maintain accurate sales and inventory records.
- Ensure compliance with food-safety and hygiene standards (daily cleaning, correct storage, labelling) and assist with HACCP-related procedures.
- Collaborate with buying, culinary and marketing teams on seasonal launches, assortments and promotional activations.
- Contribute to local social content and clientelling initiatives to grow repeat business and VIP relationships.
Qualifications
- Proven retail or hospitality experience in gourmet food, delicatessen or premium food & beverage environments.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and delivering high-touch customer service.
- Formal or on-the-job training in food safety/hygiene; HACCP certification preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation and the ability to explain technical product details clearly to clients.
- Flexible availability including weekends and occasional evenings to support events and peak trading.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years in gourmet retail, specialty food stores, high-end hospitality or artisan food production with demonstrable sales and customer-service experience.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in hospitality, culinary arts, gastronomy or a related discipline is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The maison cultivates an atelier-like culture where craftsmanship, storytelling and client relationships are central. Teams operate with high attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration and a premium-service mindset common to luxury retail and gastronomy environments.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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