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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

Bartender

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Porto, Portugal
In PersonMust be available to board on the Douro River during the cruise season.
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • One year of bar experience working with a team of two or three and managing service during peak periods.
  • Current knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
  • Ability to place orders based on par stock and expected occupancy.
  • Appropriate training for the function.
  • Technical knowledge of primarily classic international cocktail-making.
  • Experience in the role in tourist cruises, hotels, and/or restaurants.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Availability to board on the Douro River during the cruise season.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and serve beverages to customers according to their needs and expectations in the bar, restaurant, and sundeck of the ships.
  • Manage and organize stock and monthly inventories, monitor expiration dates, and promote rotation of slower-selling items.
  • Comply with service standards and company standards, including recording sales and consumption, cleaning and tidying, and participating in duties shared by the crew.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of German and French is valued.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

About the company

MysticInvest Holding operates a portfolio of travel businesses centered on river, ocean, and expedition cruising for international holidaymakers. Its brands include DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean, and Atlas Ocean Voyages, each serving different destinations and styles of travel. The group combines passenger-vessel operations with onboard hospitality, itinerary development, sightseeing, and shore excursions, supported by nautical, commercial, and corporate teams. Part of Pluris Investments, the business traces its origins to the establishment of DouroAzul in 1993. MysticInvest Holding is headquartered in Porto, in Portugal's Porto district.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Porto, Portugal

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Junior accounting exposure: the holding-company role covers vessel, equipment, and infrastructure investments, asset classification, and audit support.
  • Service training: DouroAzul's onboard-assistant position includes training in high-quality service standards.
  • Travel privileges: Atlas Ocean Voyages advertises travel perks and industry privileges for its shipboard expedition ambassador.

What critics are saying

  • Technical entry requirements: the junior accounting role asks for Portuguese SNC knowledge, Excel proficiency, and accounting software skills.
  • Seasonal boarding: DouroAzul assistants must board ships during the Douro cruise season and speak fluent English.
  • Maritime documentation: Atlas ambassadors need valid STCW certification, seafarer documents, medical clearance, and international vaccination records.

What makes Mystic Invest unique

  • River reach: DouroAzul and Nicko collectively operate across seventeen rivers, including the Rhine, Nile, Mekong, and Mississippi.
  • Douro formats: DouroAzul combines river cruising with private-yacht experiences and sightseeing cruises.
  • Regional operating bases: Nicko is based in Germany, while Mystic Ocean operates from Portugal.

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