Louis Vuitton Hospitality & Culinary Projects Assistant (Alternance)

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a historic French maison renowned for its luxury fashion and leather goods and is part of the LVMH group. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship, global retail presence and curated experiential initiatives—now extended into hospitality and culinary ventures that reflect the maison’s standards of excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Central Hospitality department in animating the Louis Vuitton Culinary Community and promoting Hospitality initiatives across the brand.
• Maintain and update team databases and project files; prepare presentations and analytical reports related to café/restaurant openings and revamps.
• Coordinate with regional zones and internal partners to track openings, revamps and ongoing Hospitality projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and timelines.
• Assist in the conception, implementation and monitoring of new Hospitality concepts, collaborating closely with Corporate Chefs on menu development, R&D, equipment specifications and technical dossiers.
• Work with internal functions (Uniforms, Editions, Architecture, Design, Visual Merchandising, Photo Studio, Press) to deliver projects that support Hospitality activities.
• Draft and promote SOPs and operational guidelines for zones to guarantee consistent functioning of the Louis Vuitton culinary community.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers (tableware, culinary equipment) including design briefs, follow-up, budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Carry out market research and benchmarking on Hospitality, F&B, pop-ups, luxury and retail trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Participate in the operational follow-up of international openings and Hospitality projects; undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bac+5 (Master’s-level) program in hospitality, culinary management, business, luxury management or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in hospitality, gastronomy and the luxury sector with a genuine motivation for brand-led experiential projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, autonomy, rigor and strong analytical ability with a capacity for clear synthesis.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); able to communicate with international teams and culinary partners.
• Available for an apprenticeship beginning September 2026 and able to work in Paris with a hybrid working arrangement.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level / early-career role suitable for students; no extensive prior professional experience required. Prior internships or project work in hospitality, culinary, or luxury retail are advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a Bac+5 (Master’s) programme in hospitality, culinary arts, business, luxury management or a closely related field.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of excellence, creativity and meticulous craftsmanship, with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and experiential innovation. Teams operate in a fast-paced, international environment where mentorship, high standards and attention to detail drive project delivery.

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