Le Bon Marché Wine Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
About Le Bon Marché
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.
Bon Marché La Grande Epicerie de Paris seeks Wine Specialist for contract role in luxury Paris gourmet food hall.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome clients and identify their wine and spirits preferences through consultative questioning
- Provide expert advice on wine and spirits, guide purchasing decisions, suggest complementary products, and complete transactions at point-of-sale
- Maintain department visual appeal and product availability through regular stocking, merchandising, and cleanliness standards
- Participate in pre-purchase tastings and coordinate educational tastings with visiting winemakers and customers
- Execute inventory management tasks and assist with order preparation to support operational continuity
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a wine specialist, caviste, or sommelier in a luxury retail environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of wines and spirits across multiple regions and price points
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for sharing product expertise
- Commercial mindset with proven ability to drive sales and increase average transaction value
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a wine retail or sommelier role is essential. Candidates should have successfully managed customer relationships and wine sales in a high-end retail setting, demonstrating proficiency in product knowledge and commercial acumen.
Education
Formal training or equivalent experience as a wine specialist, sommelier, or caviste.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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