Savannah Ghost Tour Guide

Please Note: Cover Letter and Resume Required

If you don't include a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you're interested in/qualified for this position we will not review your application. Thank you.

SUMMARY

Genteel & Bard is Savannah’s premiere luxury southern lifestyle and Savannah touring company. We run the highest-rated, top-ranked luxury ghost tour experience in Savannah.

We are looking to add fresh talent to our tour guide/host presence.

• Previous experience hosting group tours, museum docent experience, or long-term public speaking experience is required.
• This is not intended to be a short-term gig. We offer performance bonuses, consistency, and a superlative opportunity for great pay in addition to work/life balance. This is the perfect long-term part-time position for history-loving: artists, aspiring entrepreneurs, teachers, professors, university students, or those with presentational history in the luxury travel sphere.
• Each of our guests are treated with kind enthusiasm and respect. We offer Savannah’s luxury-grade touring experience. Our guides,(Savannah Hosts), are expected to perform a cut above the rest. T.C., co-owner of the company, has a personal history with guest-relations with Four Seasons Resorts. We bring the same level of commitment to service and guest satisfaction. Our individual guests are not just a ticket sold – they're valued customers who've gifted us two hours of their Savannah vacation. We aim to make these the most memorable and fun two hours of their trip.
• Genteel & Bard runs a strictly historically accurate, history-heavy ghost tour, with an emphasis on heightened entertainment value. Those with a true passion for history, ghost stories, and performance are encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead groups of up to 25 guests on two-hour ghost tours of Savannah’s Historic District
• Memorize large quantities of information, (Savannah’s dark history and ghost lore) assimilate, and deliver it back in a consistent, energetic, engaging, and true-to-self fashion
• Exhibit southern hospitality, respect, etc.
• The good time and satisfaction of our guests is our TOP PRIORITY.
• Conduct oneself with confidence, politeness, and professionalism in an ever-diverse presence of personalities, cultures, ages, etc.
• Exhibit problem-solving and risk management skills – from monitoring guest safety, to calming raucous parties, to off-handed guest commentary
• Adhere and contribute to the company culture of honesty, dependability, open communication, and respect
• Promptness – fifteen minutes early is on time.
• Assume the responsibility of representing Genteel & Bard and the city of Savannah with the upmost dedication to kindness, politeness, and professionalism
• Understand and assume the responsibility of historical accuracy and dedication to the honor of sharing that history
• Occasionally represent Genteel & Bard as a guide to high-profile luxury travelers, journalists, bloggers, and hospitality professionals
• Absolute compliance to the City of Savannah Codes of Compliance for tour guides

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have an appreciation for and love of Savannah history, heritage, and folklore, and be excited to share it
• Basic understanding of the importance of body language in storytelling
• Superlative Communication Skills, Public Speaking / Oratory Skills
• Comfortable with eye contact and engaging on a human level with other humans
• Quick Witted, Light on Your Feet
• Outgoing, performance-fueled, high-energy
• Capable of reading a crowd
• Appreciation and respect for the power of a first impression and passion for making a great one
• Must be available to work nights and weekends. However, we are a family-owned company, so we will never force anyone to work a holiday or miss important family functions given adequate notice. (*We will ask that guides work Halloween night – but if you have a child/children, we will do our best to work around a trick-or-treating schedule for you so you don’t miss important time with family. We are always closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
• Capable of being on foot for extended periods of time during potentially inclement weather
• Comfortable with basic technology and willing to take personal responsibility for audio software, etc.

COMPENSATION:

$100 per 2-hour tour

tips (can range from $0 - $200 per tour)

Periodic performance bonuses

Training Period consists of unpaid self-directed content study self-guided rehearsal, in addition to in-person guided training and tour rehearsals which pay $10 per hour.

The length of the training period relies heavily on self-motivation. The faster you excel, the sooner you can start

MUST HAVE:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable Transportation

PLEASE NOTE: Background Check and Drug Test will be Conducted Prior to Hiring

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50