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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

Junior Sommelier

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Porto, Portugal
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in the role, preferably on cruises or in four- or five-star hotels.
  • Specific training and/or experience in Food and Beverage Management.
  • Broad knowledge of wines, particularly wines from the Douro region.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) to ensure food safety.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team-management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good user-level computer skills.
  • Fluency in English is required to communicate with international customers.
  • Availability to accompany operations during the cruise season.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a high-quality wine and beverage list aligned with guest preferences.
  • Train the dining-room and bar teams to ensure excellent wine service.
  • Supervise and ensure compliance with wine-service and food-safety standards.
  • Select suitable wines to pair with dishes served in the ship's restaurants.
  • Participate in onboard wine-tasting events and provide guests with an enriching experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in the role, preferably on cruises or in four- or five-star hotels.

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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