Sommelier - Largo do Paço Casa da Calçada

LARGO DO PAÇO BY CASA DA CALÇADA – Relais & Châteaux | Amarante, Portugal

Located in a historic 17th-century palace, classified as a National Monument, Casa da Calçada is one of the most emblematic properties in Portuguese hospitality. A member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association, it offers 35 rooms and suites, lush gardens, and a sophisticated and truly unique hospitality experience, just minutes from Porto and the Douro Valley.

Our restaurant Largo do Paço, awarded 1 Michelin Star 2026 by the MICHELIN Guide Portugal, under the leadership of Chef Francisco Quintas, the youngest Portuguese chef to achieve this distinction, is a fine dining space where classic cuisine revisited with Mediterranean and Portuguese influences is transformed into an immersive and unforgettable experience.

Sommelier – Largo do Paço Restaurant ⭐ Michelin

We are looking for a Sommelier with a passion for wine, refined gastronomic culture, and a vocation for creating complete and memorable sensory experiences for our guests.

Main responsibilities:

•    Management, curation, and updating of the wine list

•    Personalized advice and pairings with tasting menus

•    Management of wine stock, cellar, and inventory

•    Participation in tastings, selection of new producers.

•    Training and awareness of the service team regarding wine culture

•    Ensuring excellence in service aligned with Relais & Châteaux and Michelin standards

Profile we are looking for:

•    Training in Sommellerie (WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent, preferred)

•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury hospitality

•    Solid knowledge of Portuguese wines, with special appreciation for Douro, Minho, and other national regions

•    Proficiency in English; other languages are valued

•    Excellent communication skills, elegance in service, and team spirit

•    Intellectual curiosity, rigor, and genuine passion for the world of wine

What we offer:

•    Integration into a historic property and member of Relais & Châteaux

•    A working environment of national and international reference

•    Contact with producers, wineries, and top events in the wine sector

•    Real opportunities for professional development and progression

•    Remuneration compatible with the role and demonstrated experience