Ruinart Bar & Sommelier Intern
Ruinart seeks a Bar & Sommelier Intern at Siège Social, 4 Rue des Crayères, Reims — internship in wine and hospitality service.
Overview
Ruinart is the oldest maison de champagne, founded in Reims and celebrated for its mastery of Chardonnay-led cuvées and its historic crayères. The house combines traditional champagne craftsmanship with contemporary hospitality, operating high-end tasting rooms and the recently opened Pavillon Nicolas and Bar by Ruinart at 4 Rue des Crayères. Ruinart positions itself on quality, heritage and sustainability within the luxury wine sector.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare, organise and set up the Bar by Ruinart and associated service areas, ensuring impeccable presentation and operational readiness.
- Support cellar operations including the correct storage and organisation of bottles in the main cellar.
- Receive and unload deliveries of champagne, wines and soft beverages; verify and store stock according to procedures.
- Participate in service at the Bar by Ruinart across all moments—from aperitif service through post-meal beverages—under the sommelier’s direction.
- Advise guests on wine and beverage selections; present the house’s history, values and product stories to clients.
- Prepare in-room orders and ensure timely, accurate delivery of requested items during service.
- Present, open, decant and taste wines for guests, following the house’s quality standards and sommelier instructions.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the beverage and wine list to support selling and upselling during service.
Qualifications
- Bac +2 (BTS) or equivalent vocational qualification; MC Bar or Sommellerie highly relevant.
- Fluent French and English; additional languages considered an asset.
- Demonstrated rigour, organisational capability and proactivity.
- Strong professional conscience, autonomy and availability; able to work flexible hours to support service.
- Team-oriented with adaptability to a luxury hospitality environment; genuine interest in gastronomy and fine wines.
- Previous experience in hospitality, fine-dining or luxury service is advantageous but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level / beginners accepted. This internship is designed for candidates at the start of their hospitality career; prior experience in fine dining, luxury hotel or wine service is a plus but not required.
Education
Bac +2 (BTS) or equivalent vocational diploma; MC Bar or Sommelier certification desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Reims, Grand Est, France, with easy access to Paris. 25 luxury roles are listed in Reims on Cerulean, 6 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Grand Est region, Cerulean lists 62 open positions — 7 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Ruinart’s workplace blends historic craftsmanship with contemporary hospitality standards. The environment prizes meticulous service, collaborative team dynamics and a commitment to product knowledge and guest experience. Staff operate within a luxury setting where attention to detail and respect for the maison’s heritage are essential.
About Cerulean
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