Ruinart Hospitality and Gastronomy Trainee

Épernay Grand Est France

Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Nov 10, 2026

About Ruinart

Founded in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, distinguished by its Chardonnay signature, luminous savoir-faire, and deep commitment to art de vivre. As an employer within LVMH, Ruinart offers a refined environment where heritage, creativity, and precision meet across viticulture, winemaking, hospitality, marketing, and sustainable innovation. The Maison values individuals who combine excellence with humility, curiosity, and a genuine sensitivity to terroir and culture. Employees contribute to preserving a remarkable legacy while shaping a more responsible future for Champagne, supported by collaborative teams, exacting standards, and the quiet elegance that defines Ruinart’s enduring identity.

Ruinart’s Champagne Hospitality and Gastronomy programme prepares emerging talent for hospitality and gastronomy roles at Moët & Chandon, Ruinart and Mercier. The 450-hour programme runs for 14 weeks, from 30 November 2026 to 19 March 2027, with 10 weeks at the Bazeilles Hotel School and four weeks of immersion at a Champagne house; after successful completion, a temporary contract of at least eight months may be offered for hospitality, wine service, bar or culinary production roles in Épernay or Reims.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Represent the values, history and identity of the Champagne houses.
  • Apply the fundamentals of excellence in luxury.
  • Develop skills in hosting guests and creating memorable emotions and experiences.
  • Deepen skills in wine service and oenology, from vine to glass.
  • Build confidence and verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Recent graduates or adults retraining for a new career.
  • Holds a hospitality and catering qualification (BTS, Bac+2) or has significant experience in the sector.
  • Passionate about luxury, hospitality and Champagne, with an ambition to develop a career within a leading house.

Skills

Hospitality Gastronomy Wine service Oenology Guest hosting Verbal and non-verbal communication

Experience

Entry-level; significant experience in the hospitality and catering sector is also accepted.

Education

A hospitality and catering qualification (BTS, Bac+2), or significant experience in the sector.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Épernay, Grand Est, France.

The setting Grand Est

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Culture

Ruinart offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a pioneering spirit, reflecting its status as the world’s first established Champagne house. Employees are encouraged to combine respect for tradition with creativity, sustainability, and excellence in every detail, contributing to an elegant and collaborative environment shaped by the art de vivre of Champagne.

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Ruinart

Ruinart Hospitality and Gastronomy Trainee

Épernay, France

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