You’re charming and entertaining. We want you on our team!

Winning characteristics you’ll have:

– You live our 5 core values!
– Friendly and welcoming
– Knack for controlling an audience
– Well-balanced communication skills
– Star-of-the-show mentality
– Professional appearance
– Familiarity with Vancouver and Richmond’s food, history and culture
– Have lived in Vancouver or Richmond for the past three years

How you will be supported:

You’ll receive paid “Serious Foodie Training” which lasts approximately 3-5 weeks to get you up to speed on Vancouver history, architecture and food. Once you’re up and leading a food tour, you’ll be amazed that you’re getting paid handsomely for something so ridiculously fun and rewarding.

Pay:

Once hired and trained, Foodie Tour Guides receive $22 or more per hour. Including gratuities, most guides average between $100-$155 per tour. Tours are 2-4 hours long.

Perks:

– Complimentary access for you and guest to key attractions, including discounts at hotels, offered through the Tourism Challenge Privilege pass
– Complimentary food tour experiences around the world
– Family and friends discount to Vancouver Foodie Tours
– Eating meetings and professional development workshops
– Fun team building events to build your culinary prowess and knowledge of Vancouver
– Exclusive staff discounts at Granville Island
– Flexible schedule

Other Important Information:

Availability: You have open availability on Saturday and Sunday to host 3.5-4.5 hour long tours. There will be a minimum of one tour per week during the winter, and two tours per week during the summer. Additional tours may be offered depending on business volume.

2019-2020 Winter Season: Host the Gastronomic Gastown Tour, from approximately 2:30-6:30 pm once a week on Saturday or Sunday.

2020 Spring & Summer Season: Host the Gastronomic Gastown Tour 1-2 times a week, and also host our new Authentic Asian Eats Tour in Richmond once a week.

Languages: Native English speaker, and conversational Cantonese or Mandarin preferred.

Homebase: You live in Vancouver or Richmond.

Group size: 2 to 16 guests per tour.

Connectivity: You own a Vancouver mobile phone number with data and check your email several times a day.

Application Deadline

End of October 2019 or when this position has been filled.

How to Apply

Please send a single email with ALL of the following information to [email protected] Use the following format in the email subject line: Your First Name Last Name: Tour Guide Application 2019

1. A witty explanation on why you’d make the perfect food tour guide. Show us your awesome personality!
2. Resume
3. Day of the week you are available
4. Are you a native English Speaker, and can speak conversational Mandarin or Cantonese?

 

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You are:

• A role model for living Vancouver Foodie Tours’ core values and upholding our brand promise.
• An inspiration to others with your positive outlook, pursuit for excellence, and commitment to keeping others accountable
• A natural problem solver who handles difficult situations with team members, clients and partners with ease
• A motivated business leader who has a strong urgency and drive to reach goals
• A servant team leader who resolves contentious situations with grace and humility
• A local Vancouverite familiar with the city’s food, history and culture
• An experienced leader who has led teams in an organization with a similar culture

 

You will:

Lead and support the Operations team to

• Identify and create improved work processes and systems
• Build a strong operations team to support business growth
• Lead and support Tour Champions and Guides to
• Develop tour experiences and ensure consistency with our brand promise
• Continue refining existing products
• Secure new tour partners

Manage the business by

• Meeting monthly revenue, profit and budgeting targets
• Identifying and executing monthly, quarterly and annual goals
• Mentoring and developing team members
• Resolving challenges with clients, tour partners and team members
• Maintaining guest satisfaction rating of 98% or higher

 

Availability

This role requires a commitment of 20-30 hours each week. As a leader of the team, you would participate and lead team meetings, and be available to support team members as needed. Outside of the team meeting commitments, we offer flexible hours and schedule to meet your ideal lifestyle.

Perks

– Complimentary access for you and guest to key attractions, including discounts at hotels, through the Tourism Challenge Privilege pass
– Complimentary food tour experiences around the world
– Family and friends discount to Vancouver Foodie Tours
– Eating meetings and professional development workshops
– Fun team building events to enhance your culinary prowess and knowledge of Vancouver
– Exclusive staff discounts around Granville Island
– Flexible schedule

How to Apply

Please send a single email with all of the following information to [email protected] Use the following format in the email subject line: Manager Application 2019: Your First Name Last Name

• A 300-word explanation on why you’d be a great leader for our team
• Resume
• Availability
• Expected compensation

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