What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Tour Guide position at Mangia DC Food Tours?
Pay: $100-$130 per tour (tours last between 2.5 - 3.5 hours)
Do you love Washington, DC? Are you an actor? Do you love food? Can you lead a group and make them laugh? If so, then this job is for you!
Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking passionate and energetic tour guides. Applicants must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a wonderful sense of humor, and an appreciation for great food. Leading a food tour is a combination of quick thinking on your feet, storytelling, and managing a crowd from one location to the next. We'll provide all the training and materials you'll need. Once you're up to speed and leading a food tour, we believe you'll find the experience fun and rewarding.
Positions are part-time. We will conduct 2-6 tours per week during the regular season March through December. Training begins immediately. To learn more about what we do, please visit www.mangiadc.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead 3 hour walking tours around historic Washington, DC Neighborhoods
- Learn a script with historic facts about various locations, restaurant biographies, and food analyses
- Stay organized and on schedule throughout public and private tour experiences
- Liaison with restaurant partners to ensure food service is prompt
REQUIREMENTS:
- Live in or near Washington, DC; preferably for 3 or more years
- Must have an appreciation for international and local cuisine
- Must be able to memorize a script
- Willingness to utilize personal smartphone on the job
- Be responsible, reliable, and over 25 years of age
- Lead a walking tour that includes some uneven terrain (i.e. cobblestone sidewalks)
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
- Availability on weekday and weekend afternoons, occasional evenings
- Bachelors Degree is preferred; welcome Masters/MBA degrees or a comparable level of curiosity and knowledge
- Background in acting (professional/college/high school) or teaching is preferred
- Previous tourism or hospitality experience is a plus but not required
- Self-employed individuals and/or flexible schedules preferred but not mandatory
If you’ve made it this far, you know what we’re hoping candidates bring to the table, so here’s a few highlights of what Mangia DC will provide to our new teammates.
BENEFITS:
- Paid training
- The opportunity to share your passion for DC, food, local history, and storytelling
- Competitive pay; Tour Guides receive a flat rate per tour, plus gratuities
- Flexible scheduling as a part-time contractor
- The chance to get out from behind a desk and get your daily steps in the fresh air
- A role where you meet and interact with new people from near and far every day
HOW TO APPLY:
Please respond to this posting with the following:
- A short explanation of why you’d make a perfect Mangia DC Food Tour Guide
- A resume
- An overview of your general availability (now through the Summer)
- An interesting fact about yourself!
We look forward to receiving your submission!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $130.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100 - $130