This academic degree trains to become a food gourmet store manager in France or abroad. The program includes theoretical lessons taught by professors of Cergy-Pontoise University and practical lessons provided by professionals, experts on gourmet products and delicatessen. This is a very professional program, including practical work in the teaching gourmet store and period of internship in company.

About the program :

• UE1 - Gourmet products
  • EC1 - History of gourmet products
  • EC2 - Specialized Modules (coffeeology, chocolateology, fine and vintage wines, smoked salmon-caviar-truffle)

• UE2 - Buying products, traceability, legislation
  • EC1 - Purchasing Techniques
  • EC2 - Quality and protection approach
  • EC3 - Food Legislation
  • EC4 - Visit of Rungis market

• UE3 - Corporate strategy and merchandising
  • EC1 - Corporate strategy and high-end positioning
  • EC2 - Franchises and contracts
  • EC3 - Merchandising

• UE4 - Selling technique and gourmet store management
  • EC1 - Inventory management
  • EC2 - Business English
  • EC3 - Consumer behavior
  • EC4 - Grooming, self-management skills
  • EC5 - Welcoming and advising customers
  • EC6 - Practical work : Management of the application store

• UE5 - Work experience internship
  • EC1- Preparation of internship
  • EC2 - Period of internship (20 weeks)

This academic formation is localized in Paris at Guillaume Tirel Hospitality and Catering School.