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Bordeaux on a budget: the smart student's guide Welcome to Bordeaux! Whether you want to revise, enjoy a good meal or try out the local attractions, here's a guide to discovering the city on a budget. Where can you study and relax on a budget? First of all, here's a list of quiet and affordable [...]
Alumni Portrait - Maxence Calvez After graduating from the MBA in International Hotel Management program in 2024, Maxence Calvez joined Corporate Management Training in the Finance Department (C.M.T) of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile. What made you want to join Hyatt's Management Corporate Training program? First of all, the high-quality courses at Vatel Bordeaux, particularly [...]
How to (successfully) sell a wine in a restaurant? Bordeaux, the city of wine by excellence, is also known for its large number of restaurants and wine cellars. Find out how to sell wine successfully in restaurants. The design of the wine list When designing the wine menu, there are several crucial factors to consider [...]
Alumni Portrait - Agathe Brechet Graduated of the MBA in International Hotel Management in 2018, Agathe Brechet has been exercising her talents at Pernod Ricard since September 2023, as Brand Ambassador Wines and Champagnes. How do your past experiences help you in your job as Brand Ambassador Wines and Champagnes at Pernod Ricard? Through my [...]
Tom Tossens, France's Best Apprentice & Bachelor's apprentice at Vatel Bordeaux Originally from Belgium, 19-year-old Tom took part in the prestigious ‘Meilleur apprenti de France’ competition in 2024. This year, he joined Vatel Bordeaux on an apprenticeship for a Bachelor's degree in International Hotel Management. Tom Tossens, student at Vatel Bordeaux and gold medallist An [...]
How does the start of the academic year unfold at Vatel Bordeaux ? In September and October, Vatel Bordeaux begins its 31st academic year, welcoming new Bachelor and MBA students. The school supports each student’s integration into either the French or international section of their program, whether in full-time studies or through apprenticeships. A classic [...]
The Chouchou agency: a new dynamic for the catering sector The Chouchou agency, founded in 2024, is an innovative response to the growing challenges of the catering sector. By offering customised solutions and made-to-measure support, it has positioned itself as a key player for entrepreneurs and restaurateurs. Tailor-made support for restaurateurs Chouchou offers a wide [...]
The job of Sales Manager as seen by Caroline Liger Caroline Liger has been Sales Manager at Vatel Bordeaux since September 2021. Discover her career and her vision of the profession. Her career After her studies, she had the opportunity to work in London as a Chef de Rang. On her return to France, she [...]
Alumni portrait – Christiana Benandrasana A Vatel Bordeaux alumni, Christiana Benandrasana graduated in 2017 with an MBA in International Hotel Management with a specialisation in International Wine & Spirits. At 30 years old, she is now the housekeeper at the Esprit Saint Germain hotel in Paris. The profession in 3 words "For me, the job [...]
Interview with Emma Yger, student in the Bachelor degree in International Hotel Management. Originally from Franche-Comté in France and aged 20, Emma Yger is a student in the 2nd year of the Bachelor in International Hotel Management at Vatel Bordeaux. After graduating with a double baccalaureate in French and Spanish, she decided to join the [...]