What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burlington Brewery Tour Guide position at City Brew Tours?
Do you like craft beer? Do you want to get paid to learn more about it and teach others what you know? 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, including Frost Beer Works, 1st Republic, and Queen City, 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:
- Shifts are typically 5 hours, though sometimes can be doubles.
- Flexible hours that work around your schedule
- Average of 5 to 15 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
- 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 an hour plus tips!
- 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
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: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- What days and times are you available to work?
- What interests you about working as a Brewery Tour Guide at City Brew Tours?
- Are you 21 years of age or older?
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, VT 05401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18