Brewery Tour Guide - Baltimore

Like craft beer? Want to learn more about it and teach others what you know? Apply to be a Beer Guide with City Brew Tours Baltimore today!

Who We Are: City Brew Tours is the leading curator of craft brewery tours in North America. We are a quickly growing company providing unforgettable craft beer experiences to over 40,000 people each year. Founded in New England, our experiences are now offered online and in 15 different cities across North America.

About the Position: Our Expert Beer Guides create the shareable moments that make our educational craft beer experiences unforgettable! Beer Guides lead groups of 3-14 guests on public tours and occasionally larger private groups on a journey through some of the best local craft breweries, including Heavy Seas Beer, Mobtown, and Checkerspot Brewing Company, teaching guests about the history and story of beer from grain to glass. Guides can work a variety of shifts that range from 2-6 hours and double shifts may be available. Hours are flexible and we will work with your schedule, but evening and/or weekend availability is a must. Our busiest time for tours is Thursday - Saturday.

What You’ll Do: You will pick guests up in a 14-passenger van and act as both designated driver and tour guide for the duration of the tour. You will create an engaging, fun, and educational experience while also championing safety and promoting a responsible appreciation of local craft beer for your guests.

Who We’re Looking For: If you’re witty, entertaining, high energy, love meeting new people, and LOVE beer, this is the perfect job for you! Applicants with theater, tour guide, or improv experience are always a great fit.

Requirements:

• Passion for and interest in craft beer and breweries

• Ability to manage time effectively

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to comfortably navigate city roads in a 14-passenger van

• Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record (No DUIs)

• 21 years or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cicerone or BJCP Knowledge and/or Certification

• Home brewing or beer industry experience

• Previous tour guide, theater, and/or improv experience

What You’ll Receive:

Hourly pay tips: $18/hour tips. Tours range from 2-5 hours in length, and great tour guides can make over $100 in gratuities per tour! Beer Guides can also earn bonuses for positive reviews of their tours.

Opportunities for growth: As a constantly growing organization, we are often adding salaried positions and look to promote from within. Our COO, CPO, and Business Development Manager all started as part-time Beer Guides.

Flexible Availability: You tell us your regular availability and we’ll work with you to build a schedule that works for everyone.

Cicerone Certification: We will sponsor guides in passing the Cicerone Certification Program Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.

Free Tour Tickets: Guides are eligible to take one tour in each city completely free of charge after a waiting period.

Retirement: 50% match for up to 4% employee contribution, after waiting period

Physical Requirements: You will be required to safely operate a motor vehicle. This includes the ability to sit for durations of up to 60 minutes at a time while driving. You will be required to stand and walk for durations of at least 45 minutes at each tour stop and you will also need the mobility to pour beer from pitchers to glasses at various locations.

City Brew Tours is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity that continues to enrich our communities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Work Location: Multiple Locations