Le Bon Marché Wine Cellar Apprentice (Alternance)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
La Grande Epicerie de Paris is the premium food hall of Le Bon Marché and operates within the LVMH group. Renowned for a meticulously curated selection of gourmet products and an elevated retail experience, the venue combines culinary expertise with refined customer service in a luxury retail environment.
La Grande Epicerie de Paris (Paris) seeks an Alternant Caviste — apprenticeship in the wine cellar to advise clients, run tastings and support cellar operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the cellar area, identify needs and recommend wines and spirits tailored to their preferences.
- Advise and guide clients through selections, support purchasing decisions, carry out sales and complementary selling, and process payments.
- Support merchandising: restock, maintain presentation and cleanliness of the cellar, and participate in product displays and promotions.
- Participate in product tastings to inform buying decisions and assist external winemakers with in-store tastings.
- Propose and potentially lead customer tastings and tasting events under supervision.
- Contribute to daily shop operations including inventory counts and preparation of orders; report to the section manager.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in a sommelier vocational program (mention complémentaire sommellerie) or equivalent wine studies.
- Strong customer orientation with the ability to share product knowledge and enthusiasm for wines and spirits.
- Commercial sensibility and ability to upsell while maintaining premium service standards.
- Organized, rigorous, proactive and able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine taste for team-based retail work.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / suitable for students; no prior professional experience required beyond relevant sommelier training.
Education
Currently enrolled in a sommelier vocational qualification (mention complémentaire sommellerie) or equivalent hospitality/wine program.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace blends gastronomic expertise with luxury retail hospitality, emphasising curated product knowledge and elevated client interactions. Teams are collaborative and customer-focused, with an environment supportive of on-the-job learning and professional development within a prestigious retail maison.
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