Moët Hennessy Press Operator
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
About Moët Hennessy
Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, brings together some of the world’s most storied maisons, uniting centuries of craftsmanship with a distinctly contemporary spirit. As an employer, it offers an international environment where heritage, excellence, creativity, and responsible innovation shape every profession, from vineyards and cellars to marketing, distribution, finance, and hospitality. The group values talent capable of honoring exceptional savoir-faire while anticipating the expectations of discerning consumers worldwide. Through its global reach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to sustainability, Moët Hennessy provides careers defined by prestige, purpose, and the pursuit of enduring luxury.
Moët & Chandon seeks a seasonal Press Operator for the 2026 harvest in Epernay, France. Two-week contract operating pilot presses at the Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research Centre.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee loading, operation, unloading, and cleaning of pilot presses in compliance with safety regulations
- Manage press startup sequences and supervise pressing cycles from must flow through to completion
- Coordinate equipment discharge and press sanitization procedures, verifying cleanliness through ATP testing
- Assist the Team Lead in controlling grape lot arrival, unloading, storage, and preparation, documenting anomalies
- Collect and record harvest trial data including refractometric degree, juice volumes, temperatures, and fermentation stages in the press log
- Retrieve weighing tickets and pallet cards to ensure traceability and communicate batch information to the Team Lead
- Monitor press functionality continuously, alerting Team Lead and maintenance personnel to any equipment malfunctions or alarms
- Oversee sample extraction, sulfiting, and enzyming of juice fractions according to technical specifications
- Maintain real-time activity logging and experimentation traceability through dedicated daily reporting
Qualifications
- Bac +2 in viticulture or oenology, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum one year of cellar or press operation experience
- Ability to operate press equipment reliably and independently
- Competence in rapid technical learning and equipment adaptation
- Proficiency in information transmission and operational handover
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of hands-on experience in wine cellar operations or press operation is required. Candidates should demonstrate rapid technical learning capability and the ability to adapt quickly to equipment variations and seasonal workflows.
Education
Bac +2 qualification in viticulture or oenology, or equivalent professional qualification in wine production or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Epernay, Grand Est, France.
Culture
Moët Hennessy offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, where employees contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits Maisons. The environment combines international collaboration with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, encouraging teams to preserve tradition while shaping the future of luxury experiences.
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