What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brewery Tour Guide - Portland position at City Brew Tours Portland?
Do you like craft beer? Are you looking for a fun, part-time, casual job to earn some extra money? If this sounds like you, apply to be a Beer Guide with City Brew Tours Portland today!
Who We Are: City Brew Tours is the leading curator of craft brewery tours in North America. We are a fast-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 17 different cities across North America.
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.
What You’ll Do:
- Pick up guests in a 14-passenger van and be their tour guide through some of the best local craft breweries in Portland, including Unicorn, Baerlic, and Ex Novo, teaching them all about the history and science of beer
- Create an engaging, fun, and educational experience while ensuring safety and promoting responsible consumption
Your Schedule:
- Tours range from 3 to 6 hours
- Flexible hours that work around your schedule
- Average of 4 to 14 hours per week
- Great addition to an existing job
Tour Guide Requirements:
- Passion for and interest in craft beer and breweries
- Evening and/or weekend availability, Friday and Saturday availability a must
- 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
Compensation & What Tour Guides Receive:
- $18 - $50 an hour including tips. Tips are guaranteed for groups of 4 !
- Bonuses for positive reviews
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth
- Flexible availability
- Cicerone Certification Level 1 and 2 sponsorships
- Free & discounted tour tickets for you and your friends & family
- 401k matching
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 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Tips
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $50